Bumrah Targets Century of T20I Wickets Against Australia

Series Overview So Far

The ongoing 5-match T20 series between India and Australia has seen three thrilling encounters. The series opener was abandoned due to rain, leaving fans eager for action. In the second T20 match, Australia clinched a 4-wicket victory, asserting their dominance at home. However, Team India bounced back strongly in the third match, securing a 5-wicket win to level the series at 1-1. The stage is now set for the fourth T20 clash, scheduled for November 6 at Carrara Oval, Queensland, where excitement will reach new heights.

Bumrah on the Verge of a Milestone

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is just two wickets away from achieving a landmark in T20 International cricket. Having consistently excelled across all formats, Bumrah has played 78 T20Is, claiming 98 wickets at an impressive average of 18.02. In this series against Australia, he has taken two wickets so far, though he did not break through in the third match. The fourth match presents a golden opportunity for Bumrah to reach his 100th T20I wicket.

A Historic Feat for Indian Cricket

If Bumrah achieves this milestone, he will become the first Indian cricketer to take 100 or more wickets across all three formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. In T20 cricket specifically, he would be the second Indian to cross the 100-wicket threshold, following Arshdeep Singh, highlighting his consistent brilliance on the global stage.

Bumrah vs Saeed Ajmal: A Record in Sight

Beyond personal milestones, Bumrah also has a chance to surpass Saeed Ajmal, the former Pakistan spinner who holds the record for most T20I wickets against Australia. With 19 wickets in 17 matches against the Australian team at an average of 24, Bumrah is well-positioned to add his name to the record books with just one more wicket in the upcoming game.

As the fourth T20I approaches, cricket fans worldwide will be watching closely, not just for the series outcome but also for this potential historic achievement by one of India’s premier fast bowlers.

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