After a 14-month break from T20 internationals, Jasprit Bumrah is back in India’s T20I setup. The 31-year-old pace spearhead last featured in the shortest format during the T20 World Cup 2024 final, where he played a crucial role in India’s thrilling win over South Africa at Bridgetown.
Since then, Bumrah has focused on Test cricket, workload management, and recovering from an injury. During his absence, India played 20 T20Is, all without him. But with the T20 World Cup 2026 now on the horizon, the fast bowling maestro has returned to the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on September 9 in the UAE.
His return not only boosts India’s bowling attack but also brings him within touching distance of three major T20 records that he could break during the tournament.
1. Bumrah Could Become Only the Second Indian to Reach 100 T20I Wickets
Jasprit Bumrah currently sits on 89 wickets in 70 T20Is, boasting an exceptional average of 17.7 and a miserly economy rate of 6.3. While no Indian bowler has crossed the 100-wicket mark in T20Is yet, Arshdeep Singh is just one wicket away and is expected to be the first.
However, Bumrah has a strong chance of becoming the second Indian to reach the milestone, possibly within this Asia Cup itself. India could play up to seven matches if they reach the final, giving Bumrah plenty of opportunities.
Hardik Pandya, with 94 wickets from 114 T20Is, is also in contention, but Bumrah’s better strike rate and his expertise at the death overs give him a significant edge.
2. Third-Most T20 Wickets by an Indian in All Formats Within Reach
Across all T20 cricket (including internationals, IPL, and other leagues), Bumrah has already picked up 313 wickets. Among Indian bowlers, only Yuzvendra Chahal (380), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (327), Piyush Chawla (319), and Ravichandran Ashwin (317) are ahead of him.
That puts Bumrah just 7 wickets behind Ashwin and 6 behind Chawla, making it likely that he’ll climb to third place among India’s all-time leading T20 wicket-takers during this tournament.
If he maintains his current form and fitness, overtaking even Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the coming months isn’t out of the question.
A Historic Milestone: 100 T20I Wickets at an Economy Under 7
One of the most impressive records in sight is a global one. Among pacers from Test-playing nations, no one has reached 100 T20I wickets while maintaining an economy rate below 7.
Bumrah, despite often bowling in the toughest phases — especially the death overs — has managed to keep his economy at an elite 6.3 runs per over. If he takes 11 more wickets during the Asia Cup to hit the 100 mark, he would become the first-ever fast bowler to reach that milestone with such an astonishing economy rate.
It would be a testament to his unmatched control, precision, and ability to thrive under pressure in T20 cricket.
Final Thoughts
Jasprit Bumrah’s return is not just about bolstering India’s bowling lineup — it could be historic. With three major records within reach at the Asia Cup 2025, the tournament might witness another chapter in Bumrah’s legacy as one of the greatest T20 bowlers the game has seen.
India fans will be watching closely — and so will the record books.
