Ahmedabad, Feb. 22 -- India right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker for his country in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup history after he surpassed former cricketer and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

The Indian spearhead achieved this historic feat after he scalped three wickets in the Super Eight clash against South Africa at the T20 World Cup 2026 tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The 32-year-old Bumrah has taken 33 wickets in 22 T20 World Cup matches. The Indian speedster has an average of 13.36.

Ravichandran Ashwin, who is now in second place along with Arshdeep Singh, picked up 32 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 17.25.

The left-arm seamer Arshdeep, who took two wickets again...