Jasprit Bumrah added another big chapter to his career at Cuttack. He reached 100 wickets in T20Is in the first match against South Africa and became the first Indian to take 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
The crowd at Barabati Stadium saw the moment over in the 11th. Dewald Brevis mistimed a ball at the back to provide extra cover. There was brief talk of a possible no ball, but the wicket remained standing. Bumrah looked calm as ever, but his teammates were quick to celebrate.
India and South Africa will use this series as preparation for the T20 World Cup. Both captains spoke about the role of dew and how it could influence tactics. Aiden Markram chose to bowl first for that reason. Suryakumar Yadav said he didn’t mind batting on a pitch with a little grass.
Bumrah now joins a rare group in world cricket. Only Tim Southee, Lasith Malinga, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rashid Khan have achieved 100 international wickets across all three formats. For an Indian fast bowler to be on this list shows how special his rise has been.
His numbers are remarkable. He has 234 wickets in 52 Tests, 149 wickets in 89 ODIs and now 100 wickets in 81 T20Is. These numbers underline its value in all conditions and formats. Coaches often talk about his control under pressure and his ability to strike at key moments.
Brevis’ wicket added to his growing legacy in T20 cricket. It also put India in a match where early breakthroughs were needed. Fans on social media praised his consistency. One comment read: “Bumrah gives India confidence every time he has the ball.”
This series will continue to test bowlers because of the dew factor. But for now, the spotlight is on Bumrah. He has set a new benchmark for Indian fast bowlers and has shown that longevity and quality can go together.
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