How Jasprit Bumrah Became a T20 World Cup Legend in 2024

[{"selector":"#anim-184eee03-4108-4375-8b65-ae616d15e896","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3167fd82-ac26-4519-ace8-07392f20a436","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bd5fb477-b7fb-48e0-9600-16bfc538ae87","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] ALL IMAGE CREDITS - @ICC

Jasprit Bumrah led India to victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados, earning the Player of the Tournament award.

[{"selector":"#anim-95ce1850-c0f4-4027-a936-9787b5e48fcd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.94642844203797%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e5509f1a-de97-485d-82ce-e98061bf43e9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f1961112-9e5e-47b5-ad71-e08420788544","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1d0ac5ee-7c2b-4004-844a-c8c01a648596","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Bumrah's performance included collecting 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an economy rate of 4.17, the best for bowlers with over 20 overs.

[{"selector":"#anim-9c60be56-4ca3-470e-ac18-17a31d596875 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.742187351268587%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f8ef19a0-ce3b-4bbc-ba86-f30a80ebe72d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e69c7e98-03fc-46bc-b7f2-a5badc8ae600","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-068e6b96-5c08-46a8-8275-de0d234b654a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

India began their campaign at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, where Bumrah's standout performance against Ireland earned him Player of the Match.

[{"selector":"#anim-131ea015-29b3-4fdc-b4c0-a8f3074fe043 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.518554469264059%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5e21acd8-8ef9-4b42-b8a6-eadf9730db86","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e52241b0-c41d-40a9-ad0e-4273d66d45de","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9de0f1e2-5af7-474e-a113-b5c7159c3dfc","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

In a pivotal match against Pakistan, Bumrah took key wickets, including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, finishing with figures of 3/14.

[{"selector":"#anim-250e33ef-a808-464c-821f-946d1de8d9cd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-2.8554684582265852%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-43b16b84-97ab-496d-8650-696e801b7a7e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ce9acebc-27da-4f89-9760-9201fdaceb24","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1aa23ed1-68ab-45a8-acf6-3b5951debf24","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

During the Super Eights phase, Bumrah continued to shine, taking 6 wickets for 49 runs across three grounds, ensuring India's top position in the group.

[{"selector":"#anim-76ebcd2f-6633-43bf-963f-1dc2bce560ab [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.761718663890655%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7aa527b2-e7f3-4e1f-9045-0d8a90ef2162","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-77ab0ecc-11c7-4639-81c7-4af745a02198","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-42ceb99c-d4e4-4a9a-a8c5-14bc327fc741","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

His exceptional bowling against Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia included crucial wickets and economical spells that secured victories for India.

[{"selector":"#anim-99268756-4343-40bf-896b-e5f1f02faf18 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.589843619066436%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ad563556-d0c9-4580-be24-f5f36f97ddaa","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0b4136b0-6d14-44e0-9cae-14e0d6dfcef1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-454227c4-109b-4051-9a09-6713c8bc4025","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

In the semi-final against England, Bumrah's opening spell with Axar Patel set the tone, leading to key dismissals and securing India's spot in the final.

[{"selector":"#anim-32a5c828-5a71-4301-abe2-d8892bd32640 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.26171863629683%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-efd184f3-d8a5-4320-9434-94c4b9b5f6e9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6ccac186-fc5e-438b-a31c-3fdf6ca33095","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d9a90c7e-67cd-472d-bdf2-23dc007b11da","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

In the final against South Africa, Bumrah's dream delivery dismissed Reeza Hendricks, showcasing his skill and contributing to India's defense of 176/7.

[{"selector":"#anim-b80d8bb3-98bc-4198-b4f4-5140fa93fafc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-8.656249744481464%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-711cd068-56a7-44a2-8831-328245f3de40","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-afdd20c4-d50e-4fd4-bc37-8ca8e314a4ef","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-58005790-69d9-4361-b1c4-ae5621414488","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

With South Africa needing 21 from the final 15 balls, Bumrah's crucial wicket of Marco Jansen left the Proteas too far behind, sealing India's win.

[{"selector":"#anim-f3a1d65a-2db2-4039-9249-96b2e46ddd09 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-0.7410711228973509%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a217a3b3-edf4-4462-a782-a617b380646a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6da0eee3-0900-4cbb-84b0-d2a64278dcb8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9d4a5e74-08e5-4e1c-ad2b-f4130964bf10","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Bumrah's final figures of 2/18 in the decisive match crowned a remarkable tournament, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest T20 World Cup performers.

[{"selector":"#anim-cb6de462-6960-4039-ad3a-5ef8295da6e4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-685e2d10-fcfa-4d18-8d3b-926dd3985498","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3ee50274-4fb1-47b2-9f8c-8a2316645ac7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2c4ddabc-5e21-4ec3-b6fe-7c7a15f23381","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Aiden Markram Predicts Great Success for South Africa’s Cricket Team

[{"selector":"#anim-1205e07f-e762-4d8f-a775-6893420c3d3f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5097c023-fc79-486f-b854-bff083ffe395","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9f62200c-4bd4-4885-9a48-eb00fd9a3c42","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dbf8938a-329d-4e3f-b04d-9edc73c68910","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

Title-Winning Rohit Sharma Retires from T20 Internationals

[{"selector":"#anim-301d3140-ca3b-47b4-a441-53757b4a165e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2b7326b9-54db-4479-a611-14fdbc982a78","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5e656caf-ecd7-402a-a249-a02bb0407aa1","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

India Clinches T20 World Cup in Thrilling Showdown Against SouthAfrica

[{"selector":"#anim-38dbf2da-2e14-4a55-814e-cf09db250d1b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a23fab51-3ef2-4ec1-9942-bff946f6a093","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-af21847a-9e69-4fb2-8280-57877a45cafb","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more