Jasprit Bumrah, India’s bowling maestro, accomplished a remarkable feat on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium during the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal showdown with England. The pacer’s first ball in the fifth over of England’s innings delivered the breakthrough, marking his 500th international wicket and making him the eighth Indian to achieve this honor.
Since his international bow against Australia in Sydney back in 2016, Bumrah has terrorized batsmen worldwide. His stats speak volumes: 234 Test scalps from 52 games, 149 ODI wickets in 89 outings, and 117 T20I dismissals across 94 matches. This blend of skill and stamina has made him indispensable to the Indian setup.
Joining the ranks of Kumble, Ashwin, Harbhajan, Kapil, Jadeja, Zaheer, and Srinath, Bumrah’s prowess shone bright in the tournament. Captained by Suryakumar Yadav, he bagged nine wickets in the league phase before adding Harry Brook’s wicket in the semis, reaching double digits for the event.
Bumrah led India’s charge in Super 8 wins over South Africa and West Indies. His memorable double strike in the opening over against Pakistan in Colombo remains fresh, underscoring his big-match temperament. Now India’s top T20 World Cup wicket-taker, a four-wicket haul here could see him eclipse Nortje’s fast-bowling record.
As the semifinal unfolds, Bumrah’s milestone not only boosts team morale but also highlights his evolution into one of cricket’s modern icons, with eyes now on a potential final appearance.