India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the first match of the five-match T20 series, played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on December 9, 2025, securing a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sports News: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has made a new history in international cricket. In the first T20 International match between India and South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Bumrah achieved this feat, which no Indian bowler has been able to accomplish until now. Bumrah has now become the first Indian bowler to take 100 or more wickets in Test, ODI, and T20 International formats.
In this historic match, India decisively defeated South Africa by 101 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. Batting first, India set a target of 176 for South Africa. In response, the entire African team could not withstand the Indian bowlers and was dismissed for just 74 runs. This is South Africa’s lowest score in T20 International cricket to date.
Bumrah Completes His T20 International Century
In this match, Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets. As soon as he dismissed Dewald Brevis, he completed 100 wickets in T20 International cricket. With this, he became the second Indian bowler to reach this milestone in the format. Arshdeep Singh achieved this feat earlier this year. Currently, the list of most wicket-takers in T20 Internationals for India is as follows:
- Arshdeep Singh – 107 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah – 101 wickets
- Hardik Pandya – 99 wickets
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 96 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90 wickets
These figures clearly show that Bumrah is also one of India’s most reliable bowlers in limited-overs cricket.
Historical Achievement in Three Formats
After completing 100 wickets in T20 International cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has achieved another significant record. He has now become the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in all three formats. His current statistics are:
- Test Cricket – 234 wickets
- ODI Cricket – 149 wickets
- T20 International – 101 wickets
These figures reflect Bumrah’s consistency, fitness, and ability to perform at the highest level for a long time.
Bumrah Joins the Elite Club of World Bowlers
With this achievement, Jasprit Bumrah has now become part of the select group of bowlers worldwide who have taken 100 wickets in all three formats. He has become the fifth bowler in the world to achieve this feat. The bowlers who have previously achieved this record are:
- Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
- Tim Southee (New Zealand)
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
Now, Jasprit Bumrah’s name has also been added to this prestigious list, which is a matter of pride for Indian cricket.
