Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India pace pioneer Jasprit Bumrah is on the verge of a monumental milestone as he needs just three wickets to reach 500 international scalps, a feat that could coincide with one of the most important matches of India’s World T20 campaign. The must-win clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai offers the perfect stage for Bumrah to join an elite club and potentially save India’s faltering semi-final hopes.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!With India reeling from a crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa in the Super Eight opener, the spotlight is on Bumrah to showcase his four overs. He has already taken 497 wickets in 232 internationals at an excellent average of 20.56, including best figures of 6/19, along with 18 five-wicket hauls.
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Bumrah’s impact in the ongoing tournament has been equally remarkable, taking seven wickets in four matches at a staggering average of 9.85 and an economy rate of just 5.30.Bumrah’s brilliance was evident in the previous match where he returned 3/15 to become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history with 33 wickets. His lethal yorkers and deceptive slower balls remain India’s biggest weapon, especially when their batting is struggling badly with variations in pace.India’s vulnerability to slower deliveries is alarming. Zimbabwean pace duo Brad Evans and Blessing Muzarabani can exploit these weaknesses, making Bumrah’s role even more critical.As India fight to stay alive, Bumrah’s milestone could not have come at a defining time.
