The 2024 T20 World Cup saw Jasprit Bumrah emerge as a force to be reckoned with, as he single-handedly turned the narrative around for the Indian cricket team. Prior to his exceptional performance, there were whispers of “Another final choke”, “Rohit Sharma’s questionable moves”, and “Virat Kohli’s lack of intent with the bat”. However, Bumrah’s stunning display altered the conversation to “Champions”, “Rohit Sharma – The genius”, and “Cometh the hour cometh the man chants for Virat Kohli”, as India lifted the title against South Africa.
Bumrah’s numbers in the 21 T20 matches he played during the 2024 IPL and T20 World Cup are nothing short of remarkable. He has conceded above seven runs per over in only five matches, picking up 35 wickets with an average of 13.14 and an economy rate of 5.64. This level of consistency is unprecedented in high-stakes matches, with only a handful of bowlers managing to achieve such impressive figures.
For example, Bumrah’s economy rate of 4.17 is the best in T20 World Cup history for a bowler with at least ten wickets. His average of 10.14 is also a remarkable feat, outperforming every other T20 World Cup winner. Furthermore, Bumrah’s statistics demonstrate that he is unmatched in terms of impact, making him a formidable opponent on any given day.
Jasprit Bumrah (Via Jasprit Bumrah/Twitter)
Bumrah’s performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup is not only the best by a bowler in a single edition but also the greatest single-edition performance in the tournament’s history. This is without considering his ability to turn around lost causes against Pakistan and South Africa, as well as his expertise in bowling the toughest powerplay and death overs.
As Bumrah’s career continues, speculation has shifted towards his potential longevity and accumulated numbers, with many wondering if he will become the all-time greatest bowler in cricket history. While only time will tell, his current trajectory suggests that he is well on his way to earning a place among the pantheon of cricket’s greats.
