Bumrah's IPL 2026 Struggle: Wicketless in First Three Matches, Economy Rises

• Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless in the first three matches of IPL 2026, a rare occurrence for the MI pace spearhead.
• His economy rate has risen to 8 this season, the highest since 2015, compared to 6.48 and 6.67 in previous seasons.
• Bumrah was hit for 14 runs in his first over against Rajasthan Royals, including two sixes by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
• MI's overall bowling attack struggles, with most bowlers conceding over 10 runs an over, putting pressure on Bumrah.
• Despite the current dip, his economy of 8 is still considered elite, and a return to form is anticipated.

Key Questions Answered

Will Bumrah regain his top form this IPL season?

Jasprit Bumrah is not currently in top form for IPL 2026, having gone wicketless in his first three matches. His economy rate of 8 is his highest since 2015.

How will MI's bowling attack perform without Bumrah's wickets?

MI's bowling attack has struggled without Bumrah's wickets, with other bowlers, except Mitchell Santner, conceding over 10 runs per over.

Could other MI bowlers step up to support Bumrah?

Yes, other MI bowlers can support Bumrah, with Trent Boult and Shardul Thakur listed in the playing XI. The team also includes Mayank Markande and AM Ghazanfar.