Jasprit Bumrah Knocks Over Darwish Rasooli With Pinpoint Yorker During IND vs AFG 3rd T20I 2026
India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah delivered a breathtaking pinpoint yorker to dismiss Darwish Rasooli for a duck in the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan on September 17, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. India had already secured the series 2-0 prior to this match, which is being broadcast exclusively by Sony Sports Network and streamed on FanCode.
Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, showcased his mastery with the ball once again, delivering a breathtaking pinpoint yorker to send Afghanistan's Darwish Rasooli back to the pavilion for a duck in the 3rd T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium today, September 17, 2026. The dismissal, which occurred in the 4.5 over mark of Afghanistan's innings, was a testament to Bumrah's precision and skill. List of Fastest T20I Centuries For India After Abhishek Sharma's 30-Ball Hundred.
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The Demolition Delivery
With Afghanistan already struggling in their formidable chase of 222 runs, Bumrah, bowling with pace, unleashed a delivery right into the blockhole at an electrifying 140 clicks. The ball cannoned into Rasooli's toe and ricocheted onto the stumps, leaving the batsman with no answer to the unplayable delivery. This marked Rasooli's dismissal for a first-ball duck, further deepening Afghanistan's woes as they found themselves three wickets down for just 43 runs.
Afghanistan's Stuttering Chase
Afghanistan, having won the toss and elected to bowl first, were tasked with chasing India's imposing total of 221 for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The early loss of key wickets, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal earlier in the innings, put immense pressure on their batting lineup. Following Rasooli's dismissal, captain Ibrahim Zadran also fell shortly after for 25 runs off 16 balls, caught by Ishan Kishan off Yash Thakur's bowling, leaving Afghanistan precariously placed at 47 for 4 in 5.2 overs. At the time of this report, Afghanistan stood at 53 for 4 after 6.1 overs, requiring a steep 169 runs off 83 balls.
Match Details
This 3rd T20I is part of the Afghanistan vs India in India 2026 series. India had already clinched the series 2-0 with victories in the first two matches. The match commenced at 7:30 PM IST at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, a venue known for its electric atmosphere and a capacity of approximately 55,000 spectators. Abhishek Sharma Celebrates India’s Fastest T20I Century with Meditation Yoga Pose.
Key Match Information:
- Competition: Afghanistan vs India in India 2026
- Match: 3rd T20I
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl
- India's Score: 221/7 (20 overs)
- Current Afghanistan Score: 53/4 (6.1 overs)
- Requirement: Afghanistan needs 169 runs from 83 balls
Jasprit Bumrah's consistent ability to deliver game-changing moments continues to be a highlight for the Indian team, and his latest masterclass with the yorker has further cemented India's commanding position in this final T20I of the series.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 17, 2026 10:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
