Jasprit Bumrah usually turns the Powerplay into a minefield for batters—those toe-crushing yorkers, the stumps rattling early, and the quick wickets that set the tone. In IPL 2026, though, the Mumbai Indians spearhead has looked out of sorts. The result is a rare wicket drought that is starting to stand out even in a season known for volatility.
Quick facts
At a glance
- Bumrah is on a five-match wicketless run in IPL 2026, the longest such streak of his IPL career.
- His previous longest wicketless stretch was four matches, recorded in 2014.
- In IPL 2026 so far, Bumrah has bowled 90 deliveries (15 overs) and conceded 123 runs without taking a wicket.
- That works out to an economy rate of 8.20 for the season to date.
- Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians conceded 240/4, with half-centuries from Virat Kohli (50), Phil Salt (78) and Rajat Patidar (53).
After failing to pick up a wicket in his last five IPL appearances, Bumrah has now stretched his drought to five games. The only longer dry spell in his IPL timeline was from 2014, when he went winless in the wicket column across four straight matches. For a bowler who is typically at his best when batters are trying to set up scoring platforms, this stretch is an outlier.
Here is how Bumrah’s wicketless run has read in his most recent five IPL outings: against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad in 2025, he returned figures of 0/40 from four overs; at Wankhede versus Kolkata Knight Riders, he went for 0/35 in four overs. He then bowled 0/21 in four overs versus Delhi Capitals in Delhi, followed by 0/32 in three overs against Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati. In the most recent meeting with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede, he conceded 0/35 in four overs.
Season numbers: economy, but no breakthroughs
So far in IPL 2026, Bumrah has delivered 90 balls and conceded 123 runs, still searching for his next wicket. On paper, his economy of 8.20 looks manageable, even “respectable” in isolation. But in context—given his usual role as a strike bowler tasked with breaking partnerships—the absence of wickets is the real story.
In the match versus RCB, the expectation was that Bumrah would spearhead the turnaround and apply pressure early. Instead, the batting side controlled the tempo and pushed Mumbai into a tougher chase. Royal Challengers Bengaluru compiled 240/4, a total powered by three notable knocks: Virat Kohli made 50, Phil Salt struck 78, and Rajat Patidar contributed 53.
For much of his career, Bumrah has built his reputation on rupturing partnerships and making batters pay for hesitation. These figures, especially the lack of wickets across five straight matches, point to an unusual phase for a bowler who is otherwise known for delivering at critical moments. The season is showing a different side of his bowling—still capable of containing to a degree, but not delivering the early strikes that typically define his impact.
How this compares to his IPL record
Over the broader IPL journey, Bumrah remains one of the league’s most dependable wicket-takers. In 149 matches, he has taken 183 wickets, underlining how rare a stretch like this is for him. IPL 2026 has not yet delivered the usual “Bumrah effect,” but his track record suggests the next breakthrough could still arrive as soon as the spell turns.
IPL career and tournament breakdown (as listed):
Tournament: IPL (Overall)
Team: MI | Matches: 149 | Inns: 149 | Balls: 3427 | Runs: 415 | Wickets: 183
Tournament: IPL 2026
Team: MI | Matches: 4 | Inns: 4 | Balls: 90 | Runs: 123 | Wickets: 0
Tournament: IPL 2025
Team: MI | Matches: 12 | Inns: 12 | Balls: 228 | Runs: 431 | Wickets: 18
Tournament: IPL 2024
Team: MI | Matches: 13 | Inns: 13 | Balls: 313 | Runs: 311 | Wickets: 20
Tournament: IPL 2022
Team: MI | Matches: 14 | Inns: 14 | Balls: 432 | Runs: 380 | Wickets: 15
Tournament: IPL 2021
Team: MI | Matches: 14 | Inns: 14 | Balls: 433 | Runs: 401 | Wickets: 21
Tournament: IPL 2020/21
Team: MI | Matches: 15 | Inns: 15 | Balls: 536 | Runs: 407 | Wickets: 27
Tournament: IPL 2019
Team: MI | Matches: 16 | Inns: 16 | Balls: 637 | Runs: 404 | Wickets: 19
Tournament: IPL 2018
Team: MI | Matches: 14 | Inns: 14 | Balls: 432 | Runs: 437 | Wickets: 17
Tournament: IPL 2017
Team: MI | Matches: 16 | Inns: 16 | Balls: 635 | Runs: 644 | Wickets: 20
Tournament: IPL 2016
Team: MI | Matches: 14 | Inns: 14 | Balls: 431 | Runs: 240 | Wickets: 15
Tournament: IPL 2015
Team: MI | Matches: 4 | Inns: 4 | Balls: 90 | Runs: 180 | Wickets: 43
Tournament: IPL 2014
Team: MI | Matches: 11 | Inns: 11 | Balls: 123 | Runs: 830 | Wickets: 15
Tournament: IPL 2013
Team: MI | Matches: 2 | Inns: 2 | Balls: 42 | Runs: 70 | Wickets: 3
With Bumrah’s wicket tally still stuck at zero for this stretch, Mumbai Indians will be watching closely for when his usual penetration returns. For the latest IPL live updates, match scores, and season coverage, keep track of IPL news, the schedule, and the points race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
