Marco Jansen Adopts Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Style Ahead of T20 World Cup Semi-Final

In a bid to enhance his performance, South African fast bowler Marco Jansen has adopted the bowling style of India's Jasprit Bumrah. Ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, Jansen shared insights on how he practiced Bumrah's technique, which he believes has improved his game. With an impressive record of 11 wickets in the tournament, Jansen's strategy could play a crucial role in the upcoming match at Eden Gardens. Discover more about his journey and the team line-ups as they prepare for this exciting clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 4, 2026, 15:33 IST

Jansen Inspired by Bumrah's Technique

Marco Jansen, the South African fast bowler, disclosed that he attempted to mimic the bowling style of India's Jasprit Bumrah after reviewing footage from their first Test match in Kolkata last year. He noted that during the warm-up matches for the ongoing T20 World Cup, he felt the ball was exhibiting significant movement off the pitch, thanks to Bumrah's technique.

"During the first Test in Kolkata, I observed Jasprit Bumrah's replays and noticed the impressive revolutions on the ball. I thought it would be beneficial to try and replicate his approach," Jansen stated, as reported by a sports news outlet. "In the warm-up, I implemented his technique, and it appeared to be effective. The ball was moving sharply off the wicket, which was promising. I continued using this method in the match and quickly took two wickets, so I decided to stick with it."

Proteas Prepare for Semi-Final Against New Zealand

Jansen's comments were made in anticipation of the Proteas' semi-final match against New Zealand at Eden Gardens, the same venue where he practiced Bumrah's technique. Both teams have taken distinct routes to reach this stage of the tournament. Jansen has been impressive in the T20 World Cup, claiming 11 wickets across five matches with an average of 16.72.

Team Line-ups

South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Jason Smith.

New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway.