Jasprit Bumrah once again demonstrated his status as the world’s premier fast bowler, delivering a lethal response after getting hit for a six in India’s high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan. After Hardik Pandya provided India with the perfect start—bowling a wicket-maiden and dismissing Sahibzada Farhan—Bumrah took over from the other end. His spell began with a rare lapse when Saim Ayub managed to top-edge a short delivery over third man for a six, but the Indian spearhead’s recovery was instantaneous and clinical.
Jasprit Bumrah’s perfect yorker sends Saim Ayub packing
On the very next delivery, Bumrah silenced the crowd with a trademark inswinging yorker that caught Ayub completely off guard. The ball struck the opener’s front pad before he could even bring his bat down, prompting an immediate out signal from the umpire. In a display of cool intensity, Bumrah opted for a silent, piercing stare at the batter rather than a loud celebration—a reaction that stood firm even after a desperate, unsuccessful review by Ayub.
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Earlier, Ishan Kishan's special knock powered India to a strong total of 175/7. On a surface that made timing difficult for the majority of the lineup, Ishan Kishan produced a standout performance. Despite losing his opening partner, Abhishek Sharma, for a duck in the very first over, Kishan launched a counter-attack, reaching a half-century in just 27 deliveries.
Kishan’s aggression remained the centerpiece of the Indian innings, as he eventually compiled a vital 77 runs from 40 balls, including 10 boundaries and three sixes. His efforts were bolstered by measured contributions from Tilak Varma, who made 25, Suryakumar Yadav with 32, and a brisk 27 from Shivam Dube, helping India reach a final total of 175/7.