IND vs NZ: Kiwi team scared of Bumrah before the T20 World Cup final? Glenn Phillips’ big statement came out

Glenn Phillips on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of IND vs NZ: In the second semi-final of T20 World Cup 2026, India defeated England by 7 runs and confirmed its place in the final. The hero of the Indian team’s victory in this match was fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who troubled the England batsmen a lot with his brilliant bowling.

After this performance of Bumrah, his bowling is now being discussed all over the world. India will face New Zealand in the final match to be held on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But even before this big match, caution is being seen in the Kiwi team regarding Bumrah.

IND vs NZ: Glenn Phillips’ big statement regarding Bumrah

Before the final match, the New Zealand team had a practice session on March 6 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Before this practice session, New Zealand’s star all-rounder Glenn Phillips came to talk to the media in the press conference.

During this time, when he was asked a question about Jasprit Bumrah, he said that Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world. He has many variations and batting against him especially in the death overs is not easy for any batsman.

IND vs NZ: “Bumrah is also a human being, he can also have a bad day”

Glenn Phillips further said that although Bumrah is also a human being and he can also have a bad day, like it happens with other players. He said that the New Zealand team hopes that such a day comes in the match against them.

IND vs NZ: Bumrah’s performance has been excellent in T20 World Cup 2026

If we look at Jasprit Bumrah’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2026, he has bowled brilliantly so far. Bumrah has taken 10 wickets at an average of 15.90 in 7 matches played in the tournament. His economy rate has also been quite excellent, which is 6.62. This is the reason why the batsmen of the opposition teams have been seen avoiding playing openly in front of him.

IND vs NZ: This has been Bumrah’s record against New Zealand

Jasprit Bumrah’s record against New Zealand in T20 International cricket has also been very good. He has so far played 14 T20 matches against the Kiwi team, in which he has taken 16 wickets at an average of 23.37. During this period his economy rate has been 7.05.

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