Nothing seems to work for star walkers Jasprit Bumrah In IPL 2026. In 5 games so far, Bumrah has conceded 164 runs without taking a wicket. His run rate was 8.63.The right-arm fast bowler is known for dominating the powerplay, smashing stumps and producing toe-crushing yorkers but has surprisingly struggled to make an impact this season.So what is the reason for Bumrah’s slump in IPL 2026?The issue received further attention after he took 0/41 against Kings XI Punjab at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. This was the fifth consecutive match this season where the ace pacer failed to take a wicket.former indian cricketer Irrfan Pathan Explained the reason for Bumrah’s poor form and stated mumbai indians Spearhead has made too many slower deliveries and is paying the price.“The wickets bowled by Jasprit Bumrah are very important. There are no big issues with his form, but his average pace this season is around 130 kmph. He plays slower balls about 44 per cent of the time, which means almost every ball is a slower ball,” Pathan said on his YouTube channel.“Now why is Jasprit Bumrah doing this? I think this needs a deeper look. If he bowls faster balls and reduces the percentage of slow balls, the results will come. It is a very simple solution. Bumrah does not need coaching but the numbers show what is happening,” he added.
Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2026:
| match | bowling figure | ground |
|---|---|---|
| MI vs PBKS | 0/41 | foreign |
| MI vs RCB | 0/35 | foreign |
| MI and RR | 0/32 | Guwahati |
| MI and DC | 0/21 | delhi |
| MI vs KKR | 0/35 | foreign |
“A slow ball of 44 per cent and an average velocity of less than 130 kmph means he needs to pick up the pace. Obviously, if you bowl slower, your average velocity will come down. But if you reduce the slow ball percentage to around 35 per cent. If you stay around 30 to 35 per cent and bowl faster, your slow balls will become more effective. If you have seam and swing as well, then you can dismiss the batsmen as well,” Pathan concluded.Mumbai Indians suffered their fourth consecutive defeat this season. The five-time champion is ninth in the standings.They will next face Gujarat Titans on April 20.
