RCB’s Harshal Patel set a big milestone when he beat Jasprit Bumrah’s record
Harshal Patel of the Royal Challengers Bangalore set a big milestone when he beat Jasprit Bumrah’s record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single IPL season.
Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bangalore surpassed Jasprit Bumrah’s record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single edition of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Harshal completed the record with three wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a four-run loss for RCB. The 30-year-old bowler took out Kane Williamson, Wriddhiman Saha, and Jason Holder to surpass Bumrah’s previous best of 27 wickets in the 2020 edition and bring his season total to 29.
Harshal just set a new IPL record for the most wickets taken by an uncapped bowler in a single season.
Harshal, who represents Haryana in domestic cricket, is expected to win the Purple Cap at the end of the season. He presently has seven more wickets than second-placed Avesh Khan (22 wickets).
Many in India have called for his inclusion in the India squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17 to November 14.
Harshal was left out of India’s 15-man team announced last month, as well as the three players designated as reserves.
Harshal’s chances of making it in Team India aren’t finished yet, since changes to the final list are permitted till October 10.
“If the pitches at the #ICCT20WorldCup2021 are going to be similar to these, picking Harshal Patel might not be a bad idea. (Changes allowed till October 10!). A horses-for-courses practical selection. What do you guys think?” Harsha Bhogle, a cricket commentator and pundit, tweeted on Wednesday.
If the pitches at the #ICCT20WorldCup2021 are going to be similar to these, picking Harshal Patel might not be a bad idea. (Changes allowed till October 10!). A horses-for-courses practical selection. What do you guys think?
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 6, 2021
Whether or not he reaches the T20 World Cup team, Harshal will be hoping to play a key role for RCB as they attempt to win the IPL title this month.
Some brilliant work with the ball and bat from @Gmaxi_32, @HarshalPatel23 & @danchristian54 against SRH have earned them the vote for @socios Fans’ Players of last night’s match. 👏🏻👏🏻#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/8H6Mx4Yt4j
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) October 7, 2021