Jasprit Bumrah Joins Elite 500-Wicket Club in World Cup Semi-Final
India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah secured a historic achievement on Thursday, claiming his 500th international wicket during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium, the 32-year-old pacer reached the milestone with the first ball of his spell, dismissing England captain Harry Brook in the fifth over of the chase.
The Milestone Moment
Bumrah, who made his international debut against Australia in January 2016, has become the eighth Indian bowler to surpass the 500-wicket mark across all formats. He joins a distinguished list of Indian cricketing greats, cementing his legacy as one of the most effective fast bowlers in history.
Indian Bowlers with 500+ International Wickets
- Anil Kumble
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Harbhajan Singh
- Kapil Dev
- Zaheer Khan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Javagal Srinath
- Jasprit Bumrah
Career Statistics Breakdown
Bumrah’s record highlights his versatility and consistency across Test, One Day International (ODI), and T20 International formats. His ability to take wickets at crucial intervals was evident again in Mumbai as he helped the Suryakumar Yadav-led side push for a place in the final.
| Format | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 52 | 234 |
| ODIs | 89 | 149 |
| T20 Internationals | 94 | 117 |
| Total | 235 | 500 |
Tournament Performance
The Ahmedabad-born pacer has been a central figure in India’s T20 World Cup campaign. Before the semi-final, Bumrah claimed nine wickets in six matches, including match-winning performances in the Super 8 stage against South Africa and the West Indies. Earlier in the group stages, his spell against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo—where he dismissed Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha in a single over—proved vital for India’s progression.
Against England, Bumrah returned figures of 4-0-33-1. His control during the death overs restricted the opposition’s scoring rate, contributing significantly to the team’s victory. For comprehensive player statistics and rankings, visit ESPN Cricinfo or the official BCCI website.