Jasprit Bumrah stands out in Ahmedabad: 3 for 15 and a new T20 World Cup record
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T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs SA Super 8: Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass in control and craft, claiming three crucial wickets and conceding just 15 runs in his quota of four overs, but South Africa's late surge denied India complete dominance in Ahmedabad.
Jasprit Bumrah stood apart from the rest. He looked like a man in complete control of his craft — calm, assured, and operating in his own space in front of a packed Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest cricket venue in the world. While the rest of India’s bowlers went at over nine an over, Bumrah conceded just 15 runs and picked up three crucial wickets. | IND vs SA Scorecard | Updates |
It wasn’t just another spell. It was a reminder of why he remains India’s most reliable match-winner with the ball.
During the course of his spell, Bumrah became India’s leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cups, moving past the 32-wicket mark held jointly by R Ashwin and Arshdeep Singh.
But numbers alone do not capture Bumrah’s impact. His greatness lies in moments — and Ahmedabad witnessed several of them on Sunday, February 22.
He struck early. Quinton de Kock was looking dangerous, shaping to take advantage of the powerplay. Bumrah responded with pace and precision. A hard length delivery snuck through the narrow gap between bat and pad, crashing into the stumps. It was the kind of dismissal that leaves a batter wondering what more he could have done.
Jasprit Bumrah wastes no time and removes the danger man, Quinton de Kock, in this all-important Super 8 clash.ICC Men's #T20WorldCup | SUPER 8 | #INDvSA | LIVE NOW https://t.co/dZWPZfqfbO pic.twitter.com/23RqtAxaoq— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 22, 2026
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