Jasprit Bumrah, once India’s go-to bowler in the death overs, has been under intense scrutiny after a challenging T20 series against New Zealand. Fans and experts are closely watching the pace ace as he gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Struggles in Early Matches
Bumrah’s struggles started in the first T20I at Nagpur, where he failed to take a wicket and conceded 29 runs in three overs, helping New Zealand post a competitive total. Following this, team management rested him for the second match in Raipur, citing workload management.
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticized the decision, questioning the workload excuse for a player of Bumrah’s caliber.
Dip in Form: The Numbers Tell the Story
Over the past year, Bumrah has played roughly 10 T20Is, missing several due to injuries and selective team choices. His performance stats reflect a decline:
This is a stark contrast to his career figures: 107 wickets in 86 T20Is at an 18.28 average with a 6.44 economy rate. Experts suggest the dip may be due to him being more cautious after injuries, which has reduced the effectiveness of his trademark bowling action in the shortest format.
A Comeback in Guwahati
Just as doubts were mounting, Bumrah delivered a match-winning performance in the third T20I at Guwahati, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs, including a stunning dismissal of Tim Seifert. After the match, he remained humble, stating he is happy to do whatever the team needs, whether it’s bowling with the new ball or finishing in the death overs.
Looking Ahead: 2026 T20 World Cup
Bumrah’s form will be crucial for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. While he showed flashes of his old brilliance, questions remain about whether he can reclaim his dominance in death overs consistently. Fans and cricket pundits alike are eagerly awaiting his next performances to see if India’s pace spearhead is back in full force.
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Jasprit Bumrah, once India’s go-to bowler in the death overs, has been under intense scrutiny after a challenging T20 series against New Zealand. Fans and experts are closely watching the pace ace as he gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Struggles in Early Matches
Bumrah’s struggles started in the first T20I at Nagpur, where he failed to take a wicket and conceded 29 runs in three overs, helping New Zealand post a competitive total. Following this, team management rested him for the second match in Raipur, citing workload management.
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticized the decision, questioning the workload excuse for a player of Bumrah’s caliber.
Dip in Form: The Numbers Tell the Story
Over the past year, Bumrah has played roughly 10 T20Is, missing several due to injuries and selective team choices. His performance stats reflect a decline:
Wickets have dried up
Bowling average over 30
Economy rate around 8 runs per over
This is a stark contrast to his career figures: 107 wickets in 86 T20Is at an 18.28 average with a 6.44 economy rate. Experts suggest the dip may be due to him being more cautious after injuries, which has reduced the effectiveness of his trademark bowling action in the shortest format.
A Comeback in Guwahati
Just as doubts were mounting, Bumrah delivered a match-winning performance in the third T20I at Guwahati, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs, including a stunning dismissal of Tim Seifert. After the match, he remained humble, stating he is happy to do whatever the team needs, whether it’s bowling with the new ball or finishing in the death overs.
Looking Ahead: 2026 T20 World Cup
Bumrah’s form will be crucial for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. While he showed flashes of his old brilliance, questions remain about whether he can reclaim his dominance in death overs consistently. Fans and cricket pundits alike are eagerly awaiting his next performances to see if India’s pace spearhead is back in full force.