After going unbeaten in the group stage where they won three out of the three matches they played (the game against Canada got washed out due to rain), India started their Super 8 journey on a high as they beat Afghanistan by 47 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah was India's pick of the bowlers, picking three wickets and conceding just 7 runs in his four-over spell. Moreover, Bumrah was also awarded the Player Of The Match (POTM) award for his heroics against the Afghans.
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With his incredible spell on Thursday, Bumrah bowled the most economical spell for India in the T20 World Cup 2024 breaking the previous record held by Arshdeep Singh who took four wickets for 9 runs against the USA.
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'India has a gem' - Brian Lara calls Jasprit Bumrah
After a spectacular performance in their opening Super 8 game, cricket legend and former West Indies legend Brian Lara spoke highly of the Indian fast bowler
He heaped praise on the Mumbai Indians star and also hailed him as one of the best bowlers of all time. Speaking on Star Sports after the Men In Blues' clash, Lara said,
He's a world-class bowler, and he's one of those guys that every single team respects. Sometimes I feel that a batting team should ensure that he does not make an early breakthrough. If you don't give him an early breakthrough, then you may feel you can attack other bowlers, but he is Bumrah.
Hardly any batting team is capable of taking him apart. He's just outstanding, and India has a gem. They have one of the greatest bowlers that have ever played the game.
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How has Jasprit Bumrah performed at the T20 World Cup 2024?
Jasprit Bumrah has carried the Indian bowling attack on both shoulders so far at the World Cup. His crucial spell in the death against Pakistan, was where India turned the game in their favour.
Thus far, he has taken 8 wickets bowling just 15 overs in 4 innings.
| Opponent | Bowling Figures |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2/6 |
| Pakistan | 3/14 |
| USA | 0/25 |
| Afghanistan | 3/7 |
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