New York [US], Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has overtaken all-rounder Hardik Pandya to become the Men in Blue's third-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket.
Bumrah achieved the feat after leading India to a close six-run win over Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup match at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York.
In the game, Bumrah was at his most lethal, taking three wickets for just 14 runs in four overs at an economy rate of 3.50. Captain Babar Azam and the star opening pair of Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed became the victims of Bumrah.
In 64 T20Is, Bumrah has taken 79 wickets at an average of 18.67 and an economy rate of 6.44, with best figures of 3/11.Hardik has taken 78 wickets in 94 T20Is with best figures of 4/16.
The leading wicket-taker for India in the T20I format is spin veteran Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 96 wickets in 80 matches at an average of 25.09 and an economy rate of 8.19, with best figures of 6/25. In second place is India's swing specialist, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has taken 90 wickets in 87 matches at an average of 23.10 and an economy rate of 6.96, with his best figures of 5/4.
New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is the leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket, with 157 wickets in 123 matches at an average of 23.15 and an economy rate of 8.13, his best performance being 5/13.
Talking about the match, Pakistan won the toss and gave India a chance to bat first.However, the Indian batsmen did not achieve much on this difficult surface as star openers Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (13) failed to score big. Rishabh Pant (42 runs in 31 balls, with the help of six fours) seemed to be playing on a different pitch and he helped Axar Patel (20 runs in 18 balls, 20 runs with the help of two fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (eight balls). Seven runs in the first innings. One four). However, under the pressure of scoring runs on such a difficult pitch, the lower middle order collapsed and India could only score 119 runs in 19 overs.
Haris Rauf (3/21) and Naseem Shah (3/21) were Pakistan's top bowlers. Mohammad Amir got two wickets while Shaheen Shah Afridi got one wicket.In the run-chase, Pakistan adopted a more measured approach and Mohammad Rizwan (31 from 44 balls, a four and a six) held one end. However, Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) also took important wickets of skipper Babar Azam (13), Fakhar Zaman (13), Shadab Khan (4), Iftikhar Ahmed (5), which led to runs are. Pressure continues on Pakistan. With 18 runs required in the final over, Naseem Shah (10*) tried to win it for Pakistan, however, Arshdeep Singh (1/31) ensured Pakistan fell short by six runs.
After winning this thrilling match, India are on top of Group A with two wins and four points from two matches. Pakistan is in fourth place, having lost both its matches against America and India.Their chances of a knockout stage look slim.
Bumrah received the 'Player of the Match' award for his match-winning spell.
Bumrah achieved the feat after leading India to a close six-run win over Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup match at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York.
In the game, Bumrah was at his most lethal, taking three wickets for just 14 runs in four overs at an economy rate of 3.50. Captain Babar Azam and the star opening pair of Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed became the victims of Bumrah.
In 64 T20Is, Bumrah has taken 79 wickets at an average of 18.67 and an economy rate of 6.44, with best figures of 3/11.Hardik has taken 78 wickets in 94 T20Is with best figures of 4/16.
The leading wicket-taker for India in the T20I format is spin veteran Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 96 wickets in 80 matches at an average of 25.09 and an economy rate of 8.19, with best figures of 6/25. In second place is India's swing specialist, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has taken 90 wickets in 87 matches at an average of 23.10 and an economy rate of 6.96, with his best figures of 5/4.
New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is the leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket, with 157 wickets in 123 matches at an average of 23.15 and an economy rate of 8.13, his best performance being 5/13.
Talking about the match, Pakistan won the toss and gave India a chance to bat first.However, the Indian batsmen did not achieve much on this difficult surface as star openers Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (13) failed to score big. Rishabh Pant (42 runs in 31 balls, with the help of six fours) seemed to be playing on a different pitch and he helped Axar Patel (20 runs in 18 balls, 20 runs with the help of two fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (eight balls). Seven runs in the first innings. One four). However, under the pressure of scoring runs on such a difficult pitch, the lower middle order collapsed and India could only score 119 runs in 19 overs.
Haris Rauf (3/21) and Naseem Shah (3/21) were Pakistan's top bowlers. Mohammad Amir got two wickets while Shaheen Shah Afridi got one wicket.In the run-chase, Pakistan adopted a more measured approach and Mohammad Rizwan (31 from 44 balls, a four and a six) held one end. However, Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) also took important wickets of skipper Babar Azam (13), Fakhar Zaman (13), Shadab Khan (4), Iftikhar Ahmed (5), which led to runs are. Pressure continues on Pakistan. With 18 runs required in the final over, Naseem Shah (10*) tried to win it for Pakistan, however, Arshdeep Singh (1/31) ensured Pakistan fell short by six runs.
After winning this thrilling match, India are on top of Group A with two wins and four points from two matches. Pakistan is in fourth place, having lost both its matches against America and India.Their chances of a knockout stage look slim.
Bumrah received the 'Player of the Match' award for his match-winning spell.