India’s pace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, achieved a significant milestone by taking his 500th international wicket during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium. This feat makes him the eighth Indian bowler to reach this landmark. Since his debut in 2016, Bumrah has amassed 500 wickets across all formats, joining a prestigious group of Indian cricketing legends.
Bumrah, hailing from Ahmedabad, has displayed remarkable consistency and impact across Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is. With 234 Test wickets, 149 ODI wickets, and 117 T20I wickets, he has proven his prowess in all formats of the game. In the ongoing T20 World Cup, Bumrah has been a standout performer, with a total of ten wickets, including a crucial dismissal of England’s Harry Brook in the semi-final.
Having excelled as India’s leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup, Bumrah’s achievement of 500 wickets solidifies his position among India’s bowling greats. His exceptional performance not only in this tournament but also in previous matches underscores his status as one of the premier fast bowlers in contemporary cricket.
