Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah would definitely like to make a big record in the match against Zimbabwe in the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026, for which he needs only 3 wickets. Let us tell you that the match between India and Zimbabwe will be played on Thursday, 26 February from 7 pm.
close to 500 international wickets
Let us tell you that by taking just 3 wickets in the match against Zimbabwe, Bumrah will complete 500 international wickets. This is really a very special record for any bowler. Now it will be interesting to see whether Bumrah is able to make this record in his name in the match against Zimbabwe or not.
Talking about Jasprit Bumrah’s international career, till now he has played 232 matches in all three formats. While bowling in 275 innings of these matches, he has taken 497 wickets at an average of 20.56. During this period, his best bowling figure in an innings was 6/19. Bumrah has taken a total of 18 five wicket hauls in his name so far. Whereas his economy was 3.70.
It is necessary for India to win against Zimbabwe
After suffering a crushing defeat by 76 runs against South Africa in the first match of Super-8, Team India will have to win its second match of Super-8 against Zimbabwe at any cost to keep the hopes of semi-finals alive. This will be a do or die match for India.
To reach the semi-finals, the Indian team will have to win the remaining two matches of Super-8 at any cost. The first match is against Zimbabwe. After this, the second clash of Men in Blue will be with West Indies.
Team India’s amazing performance in the group stage
It is noteworthy that Team India performed amazingly in the group stage matches. In the group stage, Team India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, had won all four matches against USA, Namibia, Pakistan and Netherlands.
