If proof is needed that Jasprit Bumrah is a superb bowler for the Mumbai Indians, then look no further than the recent game with the Punjab Kings. The former West Indies paceman, Ian Bishop, is overwhelmed with admiration for the top bowler.
Chipping in his share of praise for his famous writing style, Bishop remarked on Jasprit as “a professor” in the art of fast bowling, highlighting Bumrah’s detailed understanding of the subject. Under the watchful eye of Bumrah.
Bumrah’s Masterclass Against Punjab Kings
The Punjab Kings’ game was a tense encounter for Bumrah, but he was a magician with an exceptional bowling spell. The stature of 4-1-21 that he achieved within three overs was a knockout punch for the rivals’ lineup. The outstanding scalps, such as Sam Curran, Rilee Rossouw, and Shashank Singh, showcase Jasprit ‘s accuracy and the nerves he plays with.
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But up until this moment, Bumrah had hogged the limelight with his spectacular bowling performance. Mumbai Indians batting failed to match up with Bumrah’s performance. Suryakumar Yadav started the Mumbai Indians’ innings in a way that led to a total of 192 runs for seven wickets, which included a notch of 78 runs.
Furthermore, as a backup, Gerald Coetzee bowled magnificently, giving up three wickets in the process and contributing to Jasprit ‘s brilliance.
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Punjab Kings’ Valiant Effort
Even though defeating the Pune Warriors was a very demanding task for the Punjab Kings, the team still managed to produce a very heroic fight, powered by the brave 61 runs of Ashutosh Sharma in just 28 balls and the 41 of Shashank off 25 balls only.
While Mumbai Indians‘ strike force at the death phase, spearheaded by Bumrah, proves too lethal for the Kings Punjab batsmen, the visitors’ 183-run target remains difficult for their hitters. Jasprit ’s outstanding performance earned him the coveted title of Match Player.
Which helped him become one of the best fast bowlers in the IPL. He stands at the top of the Purple Cap table with his 13 wickets collected from this seven-match series, thus proving his greatness and weight in this competition.
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