Bumrah crowns India’s triumph with another World Cup Masterclass

Jasprit Bumrah closed out India’s T20 World Cup victory with yet another performance that underlined his unmatched command of the format. Although India’s towering total of 255 had already placed the final beyond reach, Bumrah still found room to showcase his brilliance. Fresh off suffocating England with impeccable death bowling in the semi‑final, he dismantled South Africa with a clever mix of slower variations, including a crafty, late‑released delivery that helped him secure career‑best T20I figures of 4 for 15. 

Twenty‑one months after being named Player of the Tournament, he added the Player of the Match award in the final, reaffirming his status as cricket’s premier bowler. The moment carried deeper meaning: it unfolded in Ahmedabad, the ground where his journey began and where he had endured heartbreak in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. 

“This feels extremely special… it doesn’t get better than this,” Bumrah said after India’s commanding 96‑run win.