New Delhi: India’s pacemaker Jasprit Bumrah Standing on the verge of a milestone, he needs just three wickets to reach 500 international appearances, a feat that could coincide with one of the most crucial matches of India’s T20 World Cup campaign. A must-win clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai provides the perfect stage for Bumrah to break into an elite club and potentially salvage India’s shaky semi-final hopes.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!After India suffered a humiliating 76-run loss to South Africa in the Super Eight opener, the focus was on Bumrah’s four-wicket haul. In 232 international matches, he has taken 497 wickets at an average of 20.56, including best figures of 6/19, and 18 five-wicket hauls.
Bumrah’s impact in the ongoing tournament has been equally noticeable, taking 7 wickets in four games at an average of 9.85 and an economy of just 5.30.Bumrah’s talent was evident in the last game as he returned with figures of 3/15 and became India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history with 33 wickets. His lethal yorkers and deceptively slow balls remain India’s biggest weapons, especially at a time when their batting has struggled with changes of pace.India’s vulnerability to slow deliveries is a cause for concern. Zimbabwe’s speed duo Brad Evans and Blessings to Muzarabani Having the ability to exploit these weaknesses makes Bumrah’s role that much more important.As India struggles for survival, Bumla’s landmark moment could not have come at a better time.
