Bumrah breaks Ashwin’s record for most T20 World Cup wickets for India
- On Feb 22, 2026, Jasprit Bumrah became India’s leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history with 33 wickets during the Super Eight match against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- Bumrah entered the match needing three wickets and secured the mark by bowling four overs with figures of 3/15 in the Super Eight match.
- His wickets included Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch, and his spell cut South Africa to 20/3 despite their final total of 187/7.
- The milestone highlights Bumrah’s consistency and longevity as India’s chase remains tense with Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube needing 113 off 48 balls in the second innings under lights.
- Tournament stats place Bumrah among leaders with 33 wickets, ahead of Hardik Pandya’s 29, Ravindra Jadeja’s 22, and Arshdeep Singh’s 32 wickets in 18 innings.
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Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become leading wicket-taker for India in T20 WC - The Tribune
India right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker for his country in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup history after he surpassed former cricketer and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become leading wicket-taker for India in T20 WC
India right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker for his country in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup history after he surpassed former cricketer and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Jasprit Bumrah stands out in Ahmedabad: 3 for 15 and a new T20 World Cup record
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