India lost half of its bowling force without Jasprit Bumrah? The numbers reveal a surprising truth

India’s bowling numbers against Full Member teams in T20Is in 2026 tell a remarkable story: the difference Jasprit Bumrah makes in the attack is huge and his absence makes the team significantly more vulnerable.With Bumrah in the playing eleven, India took 111 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 22.18 and an economy rate of 8.77. In 13 matches without their premier fast bowler, the numbers plummeted, with India managing just 73 wickets at an average of 29.32 and conceding runs at 9.37 per over.The contrast underlines how heavily India rely on Bumrah to provide control and breakthroughs, especially when opposition batsmen look to dominate. Without him, India have taken almost half as many wickets despite playing nearly as many matches, while their bowling average has deteriorated considerably.The numbers take on even more significance as India prepare for another high-scoring match against the West Indies in Indore. The first two T20Is exposed the difficulties both bowling attacks face on batting-friendly surfaces, with India winning in Lucknow before the visitors leveled the series in Ranchi.Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 102 guided India to an eight-wicket win in Lucknow, but Shai Hope responded with an unbeaten century in Ranchi as West Indies chased down a mammoth 250 to level the series. The visitors showed they can overcome early setbacks as they lost three wickets in the PowerPlay before completing the chase.The challenge for India’s bowlers is unlikely to ease in Indore, where small boundaries and a reputation for high scores may leave little room for error. Both teams have struggled to contain their opponents and another run-fest could put India’s bowling resources under considerable pressure.India’s problems go beyond their bowling combinations. Their fielding has also been a concern as the team has recorded the most dropped catches among all-rounders in T20Is since the start of 2025, along with a high number of fielding errors and missed opportunities. On surfaces where boundaries are readily available, such outages can be costly.However, India’s bowling figures point to one particularly important factor. Bumrah’s presence gives the attack a level of efficiency that has been difficult to replicate in his absence. As India look to regain control of the T20I series, the contrast in results with and without their top-class fast bowler clearly shows how crucial he is to the team’s bowling strength.