Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: It is unusual to see Jasprit Bumrah without his usual bite in the Powerplay – the toe-crushing yorkers, stump-rattling and early breakthroughs that have defined his IPL career. But IPL 2026 has been a seasoned battle for Mumbai Indians.Bumrah has now gone five matches without taking a single wicket – the longest wicketless streak in his IPL career. His previous longest hitting streak came in 2014 when he went four games without a goal.Bumrah’s last five IPL outings:0/40 (4) vs Punjab Kings, Ahmedabad (in 2025)0/35 (4) vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Wankhede0/21 (4) vs. Delhi Capitals, Delhi0/32 (3) vs. Rajasthan Royals, Guwahati0/35 (4) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WankhedeSo far in IPL 2026, Bumrah has bowled 90 deliveries (15 overs) and conceded 123 runs without a wicket. This translates into an economy rate of 8.20 – respectable on the face of it, but well below his usual impact given his role as a strike bowler.In the clash against RCB, Bumrah was expected to lead the charge but the opposition batsmen dominated. Half centuries from Virat Kohli (50), Phil Salt (78) and Rajat Patidar (53) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a daunting 240/4 against Mumbai Indians.For a bowler who has built a reputation for breaking partnerships and deliveries under pressure, the numbers highlight an unusual phase. During his IPL career, Bumrah has been one of the most consistent players, taking 183 wickets in 149 matches.Tournament Team MatchesInnsBallsRunsWicketsIPL (Total)MI14914934274154183IPL 2026MI44901230IPL 2025MI121228431618IPL 2024MI131330IPL33 2022MI141432038315IPL 2021MI141433041021IPL 2020/21MI151536040427IPL 2019MI161637040919IPL 2018MI142143243 2017MI161635644020IPL 2016MI141431240615IPL 2015MI44901843IPL 2014MI11112383015IPL 2013MI2242703
