Jasprit Bumrah Reaches 100 T20I Wickets in Historic Win

Bumrah’s Milestone Performance

In a spectacular display of bowling prowess, Jasprit Bumrah achieved a significant milestone by dismissing Dewald Brevis during the first T20I match between India and South Africa on December 9, 2025. This achievement marks Bumrah’s 100th wicket in T20Is, making him the fifth bowler globally to secure 100 wickets across all formats.

Bumrah delivered an exceptional performance, eventually helping India secure a comfortable victory by 101 runs. He is now identified as the second Indian bowler to reach this significant figure, following Arshdeep Singh’s accomplishment earlier.

Match Overview

In this thrilling encounter held in Cuttack, India batted first, achieving a total of 175 runs for 6 wickets during their allotted 20 overs. Hardik Pandya was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 59 off just 28 balls, featuring four sixes and six fours. Here’s how the scores looked:

South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi was effective with the ball, clinching three wickets while trying to contain the Indian batting order.

South Africa’s Collapse

Chasing a target of 176, South Africa was bundled out for a mere 74 runs in just 12.3 overs. Bumrah not only took the vital wicket of Brevis but also dismissed Keshav Maharaj in the same over, further cementing his team’s dominance. Other key performances included Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel, who each picked up two wickets.

Key Stats and Insights

With this victory, India takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Notably, the match highlights confirmed the following statistics:

As the teams prepare for the next showdown in Mullanpur on December 9, fans can expect another exciting contest.