Jasprit Bumrah Delivers Match-Winning 3/17 Spell to Clinch Series for India

Mumbai Indians spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a clinical performance in the third T20I against New Zealand, finishing with exceptional figures of 3/17 in his four overs to help India restrict the visitors to 153/9. Bumrah, who was rested for the previous fixture, made an immediate impact, claiming a wicket on his very first delivery by uprooting Tim Seifert’s off stump with a sharp in-swinger.

His ability to strike early and return at the death to trigger a collapse proved vital in maintaining India's control over the match. Bumrah returned late in the innings to dismiss Kyle Jamieson and then captain Mitchell Santner, showcasing his mastery across all phases of the game. This Player of the Match performance underscores his irreplaceable value to the Indian setup and serves as a major boost for the Mumbai Indians franchise as the IPL season approaches.

Bumrah's consistent excellence saw him join an elite club of Indian bowlers who have taken 35 or more wickets in T20Is played on home soil, reaffirming his status as one of the most economical and impactful pacers in the world.