Is Jasprit Bumrah the best bowler in T20 WC history?
What's the story
Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian pace sensation, has etched his name in the record books by becoming the most successful pacer in ICC T20 World Cup history. He achieved this feat during India's final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. He surpassed Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga and South Africa's Anrich Nortje to claim the top spot. Bumrah took a brilliant four-wicket haul en route to this milestone. Here we look at the jaw-dropping numbers that display his dominance in T20 WC history.
Career stats
Bumrah's phenomenal record in T20 World Cups
Bumrah's record in the T20 World Cup is nothing short of phenomenal. As per ESPNcricinfo, he has taken 40 wickets in 26 matches. Malinga and Nortje boast 38 wickets each in the competition. Bumrah's average of 13.65 is the fourth-best among bowlers with 30 scalps in the tourney. Overall, the Indian pacer is currently the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the competition's history. His tally of 40 scalps is the most for an Indian.
Economy rate
Best economy rate in T20 WC history
Bumrah's economy rate of 5.66 is the best among bowlers with at least 30 T20 World Cup wickets. Nortje (5.71) New Zealand's Trent Boult (5.93) are the only bowlers with a sub-six economy rate in this regard. The Indian ace has bowled across 26 innings in the competition. His economy in 16 of these games has been under 6.3. These numbers are truly staggering.
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History for Bumrah
Bumrah also created history by becoming the first pacer and third bowler overall to take a four-wicket haul in T20 World Cup knockouts. This brilliant spell also earned him the Player of the Final title.
Match impact
Joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament
Bumrah ended as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the 2026 T20 WC with Varun Chakravarthy, taking 14 wickets at an average of 12.42 and an economy rate of 6.21. No other bowler with at least seven wickets in the season had a sub-6.5 economy rate. His performance helped India secure their second consecutive T20 World Cup title and third overall, making them the first team to win as hosts and defend it successfully.
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Player of the Tournament in 2024
Bumrah also played a vital role in India's title-winning run in 2024, scalping 15 wickets at an average of just 8.27. His economy was a sensational 4.17. No other bowler has taken 10-plus wickets in a T20 WC edition at an economy of under 5. These stellar performances earned him the Player of the Tournament honor as India clinched each of their eight games.