In the world of T20 cricket, where batters usually dominate the headlines, Jasprit Bumrah is rewriting the rules of what a bowler can achieve — and IPL 2025 might just be his magnum opus.
Ever since fans dubbed him “Josh Hazlegod” back in the Ashes 2017-18, Bumrah has consistently delivered bowling masterclasses. But no team has truly experienced the full divine force of his talent like the Mumbai Indians (MI). Their IPL journey can now be divided into two eras: Before Bumrah and Anno Bumrah.
The Eliminator Miracle: Bumrah’s Divine Spell
In the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, MI were in a tight spot. Having made a questionable call at the toss, they were fighting dew and a strong chase. GT were cruising at a better-than-required rate after 14 overs with 8 wickets in hand — until Bumrah stepped in.
Then came the moment: Bumrah’s searing yorker uprooted Washington Sundar’s stumps, creating what many are calling the image of this IPL season.
The Numbers Say It All: Bumrah’s Impact in IPL 2025
- Missed first 4 matches: MI won only 1
- Since his return: MI have won 8 of 11 matches
- MI titles before Bumrah: 0 in 5 seasons
- With Bumrah: Gunning for 6th title in 13 seasons
Bumrah’s influence isn’t just anecdotal — it’s statistically dominant. In a format where bowlers usually suffer, he shines:
- Average T20 bowler economy: 8.12
- Bumrah’s IPL 2025 economy: 6.36
- Overall bowling average: 20.09
- Best economy among bowlers with 25+ overs this season
Pitch-Perfect Precision and Tactical Brilliance
Bumrah isn’t just fast — he’s tactically supreme. Nearly 43.4% of his deliveries are either yorkers, full tosses, or in the 2–4 meter range — high-difficulty zones most bowlers avoid. Yet Bumrah not only nails them but dominates:
- Full tosses: 7.42 RPO (vs 11.58 for others)
- Yorkers: 5.49 RPO (vs 6.66)
- 2–4m deliveries: 5 RPO (vs 8.2)
He avoids the danger zone (4–6m), where others leak runs — only 7.75% of his balls land there compared to 13.83% by others.
Slower Balls With Serious Skill
Bumrah’s slower balls aren’t just off-speed; they dip and cut unnaturally, thanks to his unique action and wrist position. His slower balls in the slot yield a strike rate of just 50, a stunning stat in today’s batting-friendly IPL.
The Final Frontier: PBKS and RCB Await
To seal what could be the greatest season for any IPL bowler, Bumrah must now overcome two teams that have already weathered his storm — Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Vs PBKS: 4 overs, 23 runs (PBKS won)
- Vs RCB: 4 overs, 29 runs (RCB scored 221)
Yet even in defeats, Bumrah stood tall while others leaked runs.
