Key Highlights:
Jasprit Bumrah: Mumbai’s Bowling Spearhead Continues to Shine in IPL 2025
If Mumbai Indians still have playoff ambitions in IPL 2025, Jasprit Bumrah is a big reason why. The pacer, back to peak fitness, has been delivering masterclasses match after match—pinpoint yorkers, stifling line-and-length, and unmatched calmness under pressure.
In a format where runs flow easily and batters dominate, Bumrah continues to defy logic and tilt contests in MI’s favor with sheer accuracy and control.
Consistency That Translates Into Confidence
In IPL 2025 so far, Bumrah has:
- Wickets: 12 in 8 matches
- Economy Rate: 6.45 (lowest among bowlers with 10+ wickets)
- Strike Rate: 13.5
- Best Figures: 4/17 vs RR
His control over length in both the powerplay and death overs has made him a two-phase specialist for Mumbai—a rare feat in T20 cricket.
Star Moment: Bumrah’s Spell That Sealed the Game
In the high-pressure clash against Rajasthan Royals, Bumrah was tasked with defending 13 in the final over. He began with a dot, followed up with a slower yorker, and ended the over giving away just 5 runs—MI won by 7.
It was a classic Bumrah performance: reading the batter’s mind, varying pace subtly, and executing deliveries with surgical precision.
Bowling Breakdown: What Sets Bumrah Apart
- Yorker Accuracy: Over 80% success rate when aiming for blockhole
- Change of Pace: Often bowls deceptive 115–120 kmph slower balls
- Mental Toughness: Never shies away from bowling in the toughest overs
- Bounce Control: Utilizes short-of-length deliveries to surprise batters even on flat tracks like Wankhede
Jasprit Bumrah at Wankhede: A Home Fortress
Wankhede Stadium has historically suited Bumrah’s bowling, offering just enough carry and grip for him to execute his variations.
- Career Stats at Wankhede:
- Matches: 24
- Wickets: 37
- Economy: 6.12
As MI host CSK in Match 38 tonight, expect Bumrah to be the go-to man for skipper Hardik Pandya in crunch situations.
Fantasy Tip: Always a Must-Pick
For fantasy cricket players on Dream11 and similar platforms:
- Pick as Vice-Captain: If MI bowl second
- Pick as Captain: On two-paced surfaces or high-pressure games
- Bumrah vs CSK Batters: Excellent record vs Shivam Dube and Jadeja
What This Means for Mumbai Indians
Bumrah’s return to form has added balance to an MI squad still finding its best playing XI. With his rhythm peaking at the right time, Mumbai can target a strong second half of the season.
He isn’t just a strike bowler anymore—he’s Mumbai’s best hope in crunch overs, the bowler who converts doubt into belief.
Disclaimer
This article is a Star Player Spotlight under Hindustan Herald’s IPL 2025 feature series. All stats sourced from official IPL data and verified sports analytics platforms.
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