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 and Australia won the second match, the contest remains open with two games left.
Jasprit Bumrah Approaches Major Milestone
India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah stands on the verge of a significant achievement. With 98 wickets in T20 internationals, he is joint-second among Indian bowlers alongside Hardik Pandya, who is absent due to injury.
Exclusive 100-Wicket Club
Arshdeep Singh leads Indian bowlers with 104 T20I wickets and is the only Indian currently in the 100-wicket club. If Bumrah takes two more wickets, he will join this exclusive group alongside Arshdeep.
Impact of Bumrah and Arshdeep
Both bowlers played crucial roles in India's T20 World Cup victory. Despite limited opportunities under coach Gautam Gambhir, Arshdeep responded strongly with a 3/35 spell in the third T20I.
"Hopefully we will see him in the playing XI in the last two games."
Bumrah’s performances include 2/26 in the second game and 0/26 in the third, with no chance to bowl in the rain-affected first match. He has maintained an economical series rate of 6.5 runs per over.
Looking Ahead to the T20 World Cup
With the World Cup three months away, the combination of Bumrah and Arshdeep could prove deadly, especially in familiar home conditions.
"The pair of Bumrah plus Arshdeep could be a deadly combo especially in home conditions."
Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah is close to joining Arshdeep Singh in the 100-wicket club, highlighting their vital roles as India prepares for the upcoming T20 World Cup.