IND vs AUS T20 Series Update
Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, leveled the series 1-1 on November 2. The first T20I was washed out by rain, Australia won the second match, and now the series is wide open with two games remaining.
Bumrah Nears Major Milestone
India’s leading pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, is on the verge of joining an elite club in T20 internationals. With 98 wickets to his name, he stands joint-second among Indian bowlers alongside Hardik Pandya, who is absent due to injury.
Exclusive 100-Wicket Club
Arshdeep Singh currently leads Indian T20 wicket-takers with 104 wickets and is the only Indian in the 100-wicket club. If Bumrah picks up two more wickets, he will join Arshdeep in this exclusive group.
Contributions in the Series
Both Bumrah and Arshdeep played key roles in India's T20 World Cup triumph. Since coach Gautam Gambhir took over, Arshdeep’s chances have been limited, but he made a strong case with an impressive 3/35 in the third T20I.
Meanwhile, Bumrah's performances include 2/26 in the second game and 0/26 in the third, with no bowling in the first due to rain. Despite fewer wickets, he has been economical with a series economy rate of 6.5.
Looking Ahead
The T20 World Cup is three months away, and the combination of Bumrah and Arshdeep could prove formidable, especially playing on home soil.
"If Bumrah takes two more, he will join Arshdeep in that special group."
"Arshdeep did send a message to the coach with a brilliant spell of 3/35 in the third T20I."
Author’s summary: Bumrah is close to joining Arshdeep in India’s elite 100-wicket T20 club, strengthening the team’s pace attack ahead of the World Cup.