Jasprit Bumrah created history on Tuesday (December 9) at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack during the first T20I between India and South Africa as the hosts started the series win in style with a 101-run victory to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Bumrah finished with figures of 2-17, which included the big wicket of Dewald Brevis, who was the top-scorer for the Proteas with a knock of 22 in 14 balls. Bumrah also got the wicket of Keshav Maharaj, who made a two-ball duck as the Proteas were bowled out for just 74.
Jasprit Bumrah Creates History
Bumrah completed 100 wickets in T20 cricket with his incredible feat and became only the second Indian to achieve the feat after Arshdeep Singh, his new-ball partner. In fact, Bumrah is the first Indian to take over 100 wickets in all three formats of the game
Overall, the star pacer is only the fifth bowler in history to reach the landmark around the world, alongside Lasith Malinga, Tim Southee, Shakib Al Hasan, and Shaheen Afridi. Among the five bowlers, Bumrah's average and economy are the best in all three formats. Infact, in the rare club of five players, Bumrah is the only one who has an economy of less than seven an average below 25 in all three formats.Moreover, Bumrah is only the 11th pacer from a full member country to achieve the feat, and he is the only one among them with an average below 18. He has broken Arshdeep Singh's record for the best average in T20Is among pacers in the 100-wicket club. No other player averages below 25 in all formats of the game
Best Average Among Pacers In T20Is From Full Member Teams (minimum - 100 wickets)
| Player | Wickets | Bowling Average |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 101 | 17.92 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 107 | 18.37 |
| Mark Adair | 132 | 19.36 |
Among spinners from Test-playing nations who have over 100 T20I wickets, only Rashid Khan (13.57) and Wanindu Hasaranga (15.86) are averaging better than Bumrah.
In fact, the star pacer is the only fast bowler with an economy less than seven, bettering Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman.### Jasprit Bumrah's Historic Milestone
Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in cricket history during the first T20I against South Africa on December 9, 2025, at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. While some headlines sensationalize it as him becoming the "first player in the world" to achieve a certain feat, the accurate unprecedented accomplishment is that he became the **first Indian bowler** to claim 100 wickets in each of the three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
#### The Feat in Detail
- **T20I Milestone**: Bumrah reached his 100th T20I wicket by dismissing Dewald Brevis for 22 in the 11th over, finishing with figures of 2/12 in a match-winning spell.
- **Overall Stats**: This took his career tally to 100+ wickets across formats—specifically, 179 in Tests, 149 in ODIs, and now 100 in T20Is.
- **Global Context**: He is actually the **fifth bowler worldwide** to accomplish this rare double-century (100+ in all three formats), joining an elite club that includes:
1. Tim Southee (New Zealand)
2. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
3. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
4. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
This versatility underscores Bumrah's dominance as a pace bowler across conditions, making him a true all-format legend.
#### Match Summary
India posted a competitive 175/6, powered by Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 59 off 32 balls. In response, South Africa crumbled to 74 all out in just 12.3 overs, handing India a commanding 101-run victory and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Bumrah's economical bowling was pivotal in collapsing the Proteas' innings early.
Bumrah's journey to this milestone highlights his evolution from a white-ball specialist to India's spearhead in all formats, with career averages that remain enviable (e.g., under 21 in Tests). Fans and experts alike are hailing it as a testament to his skill and resilience.
Best Economy Among Pacers In T20Is From Full Member Teams (Minimum - 100 Wickets)
| Player | Wickets | Ecnomy |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 101 | 6.35 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 158 | 7.28 |
| Richard Ngarava | 108 | 7.30 |
Records of 5 Players to Take 100 Wickets In all Formats
| Player | Test Wickets | Test Economy | Test Average | ODI Wickets | ODI Economy | ODI Average | T20I Wickets | T20I Economy | T20I Average |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 234 | 2.77 | 19.8 | 149 | 2.77 | 23.6 | 101 | 6.36 | 16.9 |
| Tim Southee | 391 | 3.02 | 30.3 | 221 | 5.53 | 33.7 | 164 | 8.00 | 22.4 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 246 | 2.99 | 31.7 | 317 | 4.47 | 29.5 | 149 | 6.81 | 20.9 |
| Lasith Malinga | 101 | 3.85 | 33.1 | 338 | 5.35 | 28.9 | 107 | 7.42 | 20.8 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 121 | 3.16 | 27.91 | 135 | 5.62 | 25 |
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