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Jasprit Bumrah Worst Record in IPL 2026: For Mumbai Indians' star fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, IPL 2026 proved to be nothing short of a nightmare. The very bowler who was considered a master at taking wickets and stemming the flow of runs for his team in high-pressure situations appeared to struggle desperately for wickets throughout this entire season. Bumrah's poor form emerged as a major factor behind the Mumbai Indians' early exit from the playoff race and their eventual finish in 9th place on the points table.
Jasprit Bumrah IPL Career Stats: An Overview
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Since making his IPL debut in 2013, Bumrah has been the Mumbai Indians' most reliable weapon. To date, he has played 158 matches in his IPL career, claiming a total of 187 wickets. While he features on the list of top wicket-takers in the history of the IPL, the 2026 season proved to be a significant blemish on his otherwise illustrious career.
Jasprit Bumrah's Performance in IPL 2026
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In this season, Bumrah played a total of 13 matches for Mumbai Indians, managing to secure a mere 4 wickets. During this period, his economy rate stood at 8.36 marking the third-worst performance of his entire IPL career. Prior to this, in 2015, he had played only 4 matches and taken 3 wickets. However, this marks the first instance in IPL history where Bumrah has played more than 10 matches in a single season yet ended up with a tally of just 4 wickets.
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Bumrah Scripts Worst Bowling Average in T20 History
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With the conclusion of IPL 2026, Jasprit Bumrah has acquired an unwanted record in the history of T20 cricket, one that he would undoubtedly prefer to forget. Bumrah wrapped up his campaign this season with a bowling average of 102.
He has become the first bowler in the world to have bowled at least 40 overs or more in a single T20 tournament while conceding over 100 runs for every wicket taken. To date, no bowler in the history of T20 cricket has ever recorded such a poor bowling average.
MI Coach Mahela Jayawardene Reveals Bumrah’s Injury Concerns
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Following a successful T20 World Cup campaign, fans had high expectations of Bumrah; consequently, his recent performance came as a shock to everyone. However, Mumbai Indians Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene has now revealed the true reason behind this slump in form.
Jayawardene explained that Bumrah had been battling a minor injury or 'niggle' since the time of the T20 World Cup, an ailment with which he continued to play. The coach stated, "I believe Bumrah was carrying a minor injury even after returning from the World Cup. He played through that injury, which significantly impacted both his rhythm and pace during the tournament."
Rested for Afghanistan Series, Focus Shifts to Fitness Recovery
Following the conclusion of IPL 2026, the Indian team is scheduled to play a solitary Test match and a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. With workload management and fitness being key priorities, the team management has decided to rest Bumrah for this home series. The BCCI aims to ensure that Jasprit Bumrah returns fully fit and refreshed ahead of the packed international schedule and crucial tours slated for later this year.
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