In a thrilling buildup to the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash between India and England on March 5, Jasprit Bumrah stands on the cusp of a historic milestone. The Indian pace spearhead needs just one more wicket to become the eighth Indian to reach 500 international wickets, a feat that would cement his legacy among the game’s elite.
Bumrah’s remarkable journey began in 2013, and in 234 matches across formats, he has claimed 499 wickets at an impressive average of 20.6. His standout performance came in 2012 against England, where he stunned with 6 for 19. Breaking it down, Bumrah boasts 234 Test wickets from 52 matches, 149 ODI scalps in 89 games, and 116 T20 wickets in 93 outings.
Only seven Indians have crossed the 500-wicket mark before him. Anil Kumble leads with 956 wickets in 403 matches at 30.09, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin’s 765 in 287 games at 25.8. Harbhajan Singh (711 in 367), Kapil Dev (687 in 356), Ravindra Jadeja (634 in 373), Zaheer Khan (610 in 309), and Javagal Srinath (551 in 296) complete the list.
Kapil Dev’s achievement is particularly legendary, as he led India to the 1983 ODI World Cup triumph. As Bumrah eyes history in this high-stakes semi-final, fans are buzzing with anticipation. Will he grab that landmark wicket against England? The Dharamsala showdown promises fireworks.