In Super 8 encounter between India and South Africa, Jasprit Bumrah takes 3/15 against South Africa and surpasses R Ashwin to become leading wicket-taker in history of T20 World Cup. During the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday, pace spearhead of India Jasprit Bumrah scripted history. Bumrah completed with figures of 3/15 in a outstanding bowling performance, wreaking havoc through the innings of South Africa and making critical breakthroughs when Indian Team required them most.
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad,he has taken the wickets of key top-order batters, keeping the Indian bowling attack in the competition even after Proteas posted a competitive total of 187/7. In world cricket, Jasprit Bumrah’s clinical display once again highlighted his reputation as one of the premier death-over specialists.
With India’s top T20 World Cup Bowling record, Bumrah makes history
In T20 World Cup history, by taking three more crowns, Jasprit Bumrah surpassed tally of Ravichandran Ashwin of 32 wickets to become India’s most successful bowler and now sitting on 33 wickets in the tournament.
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This milestones of Bumrah underlines his consistency and longevity on the biggest stage, precision, combining skill, and temperament to excel at landmark events. His outstanding record includes dismissals of batters of South Africa such as Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch in this match.
Earlier, R Ashwin held the record with 32 wickets, but Bumrah has propelled him ahead. Across multiple editions of the World Cup, Bumrah’s disciplined lines, deceptive slower balls and lethal yorkers have made him an invaluable asset for India.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11.8 |
| Washington Sundar | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
South Africa opted to bat first in Ahmedabad and posted 187/7, with David Miller (63) and Tristan Stubbs (44*) leading a late assault. Bowlers of India, led by Jasprit Bumrah and backed by tight spells from the remaining bowlers kept the South Africa in check, preventing an even more intimidating total.
