Jasprit Bumrah delivered a remarkable spell in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 opener against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 22).
Opting to bowl first, India reduced South Africa to 20/3 as Bumrah wreaked havoc with the new ball. The right-arm quick dismissed Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton.
Bumrah was equally brilliant in his second spell, removing Corbin Bosch to become the leading wicket-taker for India in T20 World Cups. He finished with the figures of 4-0-15-3.
Meanwhile, David Miller (63 off 35), Dewald Brevis (45 off 29) and Tristan Stubbs (44* off 24) produced counter-attacking punches to take the Proteas to a formidable 187/7 in 20 overs.
Apart from Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh claimed two scalps for India while Varun Chakaravarthy and Shivam Dube returned with wicket apiece.
Cricket fraternity was effusive in praise of Jasprit Bumrah’s stunning bowling performance in the crucial Super 8 fixture.
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