Jasprit Bumrah added another big chapter to his career in Cuttack. He reached 100 wickets in T20Is during the first match against South Africa and became the first Indian to take 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
The Barabati Stadium crowd saw the moment in the 11th over. Dewald Brevis mistimed a back of length ball to extra cover. There was a brief talk about a possible no ball, but the wicket stood. Bumrah looked calm as always, but his teammates were quick to celebrate.
India and South Africa are using this series as preparation for the T20 World Cup. Both captains spoke about the role of dew and how it might affect tactics. Aiden Markram chose to bowl first for that reason. Suryakumar Yadav said he did not mind batting on a pitch that had a bit of grass.
Bumrah now joins a rare group in world cricket. Only Tim Southee, Lasith Malinga, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rashid Khan have taken 100 international wickets in all three formats. For an Indian fast bowler to enter this list shows how special his rise has been.
His numbers are remarkable. He has 234 wickets in 52 Tests, 149 wickets in 89 ODIs and now 100 wickets in 81 T20Is. These figures underline his value across conditions and formats. Coaches often talk about his control under pressure and his ability to strike at key moments.
The wicket of Brevis added to his growing legacy in T20 cricket. It also lifted India in a match where early breakthroughs were needed. Fans on social media praised his consistency. One comment said, “Bumrah gives India confidence every time he has the ball.”
This series will continue to test bowlers because of the dew factor. But for now, the spotlight belongs to Bumrah. He has set a new benchmark for Indian fast bowlers and shown that longevity and quality can go together.