IPL 2026: Jasprit Bumrah struggles for breakthroughs, records longest wicketless streak
Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing a rare wicketless streak in IPL 2026, going five matches without a wicket, his longest dry spell. Despite a respectable economy rate, the Mumbai Indians spearhead has conceded 123 runs in 15 overs. This unusual phase contrasts with his career record of 183 wickets in 149 matches.
NEW DELHI: It's unusual to see Jasprit Bumrah without his usual bite in the Powerplay - the toe-crushing yorkers, the rattled stumps, and early breakthroughs that have defined his IPL career. But IPL 2026 has been a rare struggle for the Mumbai Indians spearhead. Bumrah has now gone five matches without picking up a single wicket — the longest wicketless streak of his IPL career.
His previous longest dry spell came in 2014, when he went four games without a wicket. Bumrah’s last five IPL outings: 0/40 (4) vs Punjab Kings, Ahmedabad (in 2025) 0/35 (4) vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Wankhede 0/21 (4) vs Delhi Capitals, Delhi 0/32 (3) vs Rajasthan Royals, Guwahati 0/35 (4) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Wankhede Across IPL 2026 so far, Bumrah has bowled 90 deliveries (15 overs) and conceded 123 runs without a wicket. That translates to an economy rate of 8.
20 - respectable on the surface, but significantly 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 batters 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 his reputation on breaking partnerships and delivering under pressure, the numbers highlight an unusual phase. Over his IPL career, Bumrah has been one of the most consistent performers, claiming 183 wickets in 149 matches. Tournament Team Matches Inns Balls Runs Wickets IPL (Overall) MI 149 149 3427 4154 183 IPL 2026 MI 4 4 90 123 0 IPL 2025 MI 12 12 284 316 18 IPL 2024 MI 13 13 311 336 20 IPL 2022 MI 14 14 320 383 15 IPL 2021 MI 14 14 330 410 21 IPL 2020/21 MI 15 15 360 404 27 IPL 2019 MI 16 16 370 409 19 IPL 2018 MI 14 14 324 372 17 IPL 2017 MI 16 16 356 440 20 IPL 2016 MI 14 14 312 406 15 IPL 2015 MI 4 4 90 184 3 IPL 2014 MI 11 11 238 301 5 IPL 2013 MI 2 2 42 70 3