IND vs AUS T20 Series Update
Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, leveled the series 1-1 on November 2. After the first T20I was washed out by rain and Australia won the second match, the contest remains open with two games left.
Bumrah Nears Major Milestone
India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is close to achieving a significant milestone, which will place him alongside Arshdeep Singh in a very exclusive club. Bumrah has taken 98 wickets in T20 Internationals so far, ranking joint-second among Indian bowlers alongside Hardik Pandya, who is sidelined due to injury.
Arshdeep Leads the 100-Wicket Club
Arshdeep Singh currently leads Indian T20I bowlers with 104 wickets and is the only Indian in the 100-wicket club in T20 internationals. If Bumrah takes just two more wickets, he will join Arshdeep in this elite group.
Significance for India
Bumrah and Arshdeep played key roles in India’s T20 World Cup victory. Although Arshdeep’s appearances have been limited since coach Gautam Gambhir took charge, the left-arm pacer impressed with a strong 3/35 in the third T20I, signaling his readiness for more opportunities in the final two matches.
Bumrah's Performance in the Series
- Bumrah took 2/26 in the second T20I and 0/26 in the third.
- He couldn’t bowl in the first match due to rain.
- Despite fewer wickets, he has controlled the run rate with an economy of 6.5 throughout the series.
"The T20 World Cup is three months away and the pair of Bumrah plus Arshdeep could be a deadly combo especially in home conditions."
Both bowlers are expected to be crucial for India’s success moving forward, forming a potent bowling partnership.
Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah is on the cusp of joining Arshdeep Singh in India's exclusive 100-wicket T20I club, both key players as India fights for the series win and eyes the upcoming World Cup.