In a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a game-changing performance, taking his third wicket and putting India in a commanding position against Afghanistan.
Bumrah’s latest victim was Najibullah Zadran, who was looking dangerous with two sixes to his name. Bowling a fuller delivery slanted across the left-hander, Bumrah enticed Najibullah into a false shot. Backing away too much, Najibullah sliced the ball straight to Arshdeep Singh at point. This wicket, Bumrah’s third, left Afghanistan reeling and in desperate need of a solid partnership.
With Najibullah’s dismissal, Afghanistan’s hopes dimmed further. They still have a significant number of runs to chase and their batting lineup is thinning out. Bumrah’s brilliant spell has tightened India’s grip on the match, bringing them closer to securing a vital victory in the Super 8 stage.
Earlier in the game, Bumrah had already made an impact by dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai, giving India the early breakthroughs they needed. His ability to strike at crucial moments has once again proven invaluable for the Men in Blue.