Bumrah Inches Towards Unprecedented Indian Bowling Milestone

When you reflect on the career of Jasprit Bumrah, there’s more than just raw pace and awkward angles. The ingenuity, unwavering discipline and never-say-die attitude make him a genuine standout. And now, the Indian pace spearhead is on the doorstep of an achievement no other Indian bowler has yet reached.

In the ongoing T20I series against Australia national cricket team in Brisbane, Bumrah is just one wicket away from crossing 100 wickets in T20 internationals. That may sound like a big number, but keep in mind if he succeeds,

He won’t just stop there:

he will simultaneously become the first Indian bowler ever to surpass 100 wickets in all three international formats (Test, ODI and T20).

Let’s pause and appreciate the magnitude of that. In Tests, Bumrah has taken 226 wickets in 50 matches at an average of 19.83. In ODIs he has 149 wickets in 89 matches at an average of 23.55. And in T20Is he has 99 wickets in 77 innings this is where the milestone sits.

Why does this matter? Because in international cricket, adapting across formats is no small feat. Tests demand endurance, patience, nuance; ODIs require adaptability, tactics over longer spells; T20s demand precision, variation, high-pressure execution. That Bumrah is now so close to joining the rare club of three-format century wicket-takers and potentially being the first Indian to do so is testament to his craft, resilience and consistency.

It’s also a striking moment of legacy-writing. As the sport evolves, records are shifting, but certain markers hold symbolic significance. For India, which has produced some legendary bowlers, none has yet claimed the “100 wickets in each format” badge. That gap is about to be closed maybe in Brisbane.

Of course, records by themselves are not the only measure of value. But they do reflect sustained excellence. For teammates, fans and the cricketing fraternity, this achievement (if realised) will serve as a moment to celebrate not just an individual milestone but the broader strength of Indian pace bowling.

As Bumrah strides into that final T20I, expect the focus to sharpen. Will he get that one wicket? The signs are promising. For his part, he will go about his job, delivering at his signature cutter-and-seam style, focusing less on milestone, more on discipline and execution. The record may just be the icing and the game still demands full concentration.

If he makes it, it will mark a well-earned chapter in a remarkable career. Either way, what he’s achieved so far already places him firmly among India’s bowling greats.