IPL 2026: Jasprit Bumrah struggles for success, records longest wicketless spell Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI/IPL Photo)

New Delhi: It is unusual to see. Jaspreet Bumrah Without his usual bite in the powerplay – the toe-crushing yorkers, tumultuous stumps, and early breakthroughs that have defined his IPL career. But IPL 2026 has been a rare struggle for Mumbai Indians.Bumrah has now gone five matches without taking a single wicket – the longest wicketless streak of his IPL career. His previous longest dry spell came in 2014, when he went four matches 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, 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 balls (15 overs) and conceded 123 runs without taking a wicket. This translates to an economy rate of 8.20 – respectable on the surface, 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) took Royal Challengers Bangalore to 240/4 against Mumbai Indians.For a bowler who has built his reputation on breaking partnerships and delivering under pressure, the numbers mark an extraordinary phase. In his IPL career, Bumrah has been one of the most consistent performers, taking 183 wickets in 149 matches.