IND vs AUS T20 Schedule: Bumrah Nearing Major Milestone
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, Team India leveled the series 1-1 on November 2. The opening match was abandoned due to rain, while Australia claimed victory in the second. With two games remaining, the contest stands wide open.
Bumrah on the Verge of a Landmark
India’s leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is approaching a major milestone. He currently has 98 wickets, sharing the second position among Indian T20I bowlers with Hardik Pandya, who is out injured. Arshdeep Singh leads the chart with 104 wickets.
"If Bumrah takes two more, he will join Arshdeep in that special 100-wicket club."
Arshdeep remains the only Indian to have surpassed the 100-wicket mark in T20 Internationals. Both seamers were instrumental in India’s T20 World Cup triumph, forming a formidable pace duo.
Recent Performances and Team Dynamics
Since Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as coach, Arshdeep’s chances have been limited. However, his strong spell of 3/35 in the third T20I served as a reminder of his skill and determination, keeping him in contention for the remaining games.
Bumrah, meanwhile, maintained control with figures of 2/26 and 0/26 in the second and third matches, respectively. The first fixture was washed out, denying him an opportunity to bowl. His economy rate of 6.5 highlights his consistency in restricting runs.
Looking Ahead to the World Cup
With the T20 World Cup just three months away, the combination of Bumrah and Arshdeep could be a decisive factor for India, especially under home conditions.
Author’s Summary
As the India-Australia T20 series nears its conclusion, Jasprit Bumrah stands two wickets shy of a historic 100, potentially joining Arshdeep Singh in an elite bowling club.