Bumrah’s exceptional performances in the Super Eight phase of the tournament helped India secure the top spot in their group. In Barbados, he delivered change-of-pace deliveries that left Afghanistan’s batters struggling, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai. He also dismissed Najibullah Zadran while conceding only seven runs in four overs.
Moving on to face Bangladesh in Antigua, Bumrah once again excelled by containing the opposition and preventing any late challenges to India’s total of 196. With clever variations and off-pace deliveries, he removed key batsmen like Najmul Hossain Shanto and Rishad Hossain to finish with 2/13.
In India’s final Super Eights match against Australia in St Lucia, Bumrah displayed his expertise in the death overs once again. As Australia tried to chase down India’s score of 205/5, Bumrah’s skills shone through, especially when he dismissed Travis Head with a well-executed off-cutter in the 17th over. This crucial wicket all but sealed India’s victory and cemented their top-spot finish in the group.
