Mumbai Indians Crisis – What’s Happening to Jasprit Bumrah?
The IPL 2026 tournament has become an unanticipated plot to Mumbai Indians (MI) – the plight of its largest bowling weapon, Jasprit Bumrah.
This is the first occasion in recent memory when Bumrah has not taken a wicket yet in the tournament and it is a cause of serious concern to both his form and that of MI as a whole in general.
A Rare Occasion - No Wickets Yet.
Bumrah had in his previous game against Punjab Kings made a comeback with the following figures:
0/41 at Wankhede Stadium
Economy rate: 8.63
These are some strange and alarming numbers of a bowler who was known to control games.
Coach Says- It’s Not Bumrah.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene ruled out the notion that it is the form of Bumrah.
Key Highlights:
MI is not exerting pressure during the power play.
Bumrah is being safe with opposition batters.
They have known that they do not have to risk against Bumrah. As a unit, we have not been penetrating, he elucidated.
This implies that Bumrah is not receiving attacking opportunities.
The Real Problem – No Early Wickets.
Although we had good bowlers such as:
Deepak Chahar
Trent Boult
MI have not been able to take wickets during the powerplay overs.
Result:
Batters settle early
Pressure reduces
Bumrah becomes easier to defend against
It is not an individual problem but a team issue.
Jasprit Bumrah is wicket-less in last 6 IPL matches:
— Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) April 17, 2026
IPL 2025:
Qualifier 2 vs PBKS - 0/40
IPL 2026:
Vs KKR - 0/35
Vs DC - 0/21
Vs RR - 0/32
Vs RCB - 0/35
Vs PBKS - 0/41
If your front-line bowler is wicketless, then you deserve No.9 position #MIvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/2tmy2oUgeP
Technical Insight - Irfan Pathan Analysis.
One of the technical issues was pointed out by former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan.
What went Wrong?
Bumrah’s average speed: ~130 kmph
Using slower balls ~44% of the time
Nearly all of his balls are slower, so he is predictable.
Pathan suggested that with more balls being bowled at a fast pace and fewer at a slow pace, results would come.
Why Batters Are Keeping Him in Mind.
Bumrah is revered even without wickets.
Batters’ strategy:
Avoid taking risks
Play him defensively
Instead, target other bowlers.
This makes his chances of taking wickets very minimal.
Impact on the Mumbai Indians:
The problems of Bumrah have had a direct impact on MI:
No early breakthroughs
Weakness in controlling middle overs.
Increased pressure on other bowlers
MI is now facing one of its toughest IPL seasons.
Will Bumrah Resurrect?
Yes and soon.
Why?
World-class skillset
Proven match-winner
Ability to adapt
Even a minor change in the variation of speed would alter all the things.
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Final Thoughts
One of the hottest topics in IPL 2026 is the wicketless streak of Jasprit Bumrah. However, the figures indicate that it is not only about form, team pressure, strategy, and implementation. With MI able to resolve their powerplay problems and Bumrah having to change his strategy, a recovery is highly probable.
In the meantime, the large question is:
Will Bumrah bounce back before it’s too late for Mumbai Indians?
IPL 2026 POINTS TABLE
| TEAM | P | W | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| RCB | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| RR | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| GT | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| SRH | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| DC | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| LSG | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| CSK | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| MI | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| KKR | 6 | 0 | 1 |
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