Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj Share Hilarious Banter After IPL 2026 Match

In a light-hearted moment following the IPL 2026 match, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj shared a humorous exchange about biryani and police promotions. The Mumbai Indians secured a decisive victory over the Gujarat Titans, ending their losing streak. Bumrah's performance improved after a challenging start to the season, while Siraj continues to shine both on the field and in his role as a Deputy Superintendent of Police. This article captures the fun interactions and performances of both players in the ongoing tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 21, 2026, 21:30 IST

Mumbai Indians Secure Victory Over Gujarat Titans

On April 20, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Mumbai Indians (MI) ended their four-match losing streak with a commanding 99-run win against the Gujarat Titans (GT). The MI team scored 199 runs for 5 wickets, largely due to Tilak Varma's impressive unbeaten century of 101 runs off 45 balls. In response, the GT batting lineup faltered, collapsing to just 100 runs in 15.5 overs. Only Washington Sundar (26), Shahrukh Khan (17), Shubman Gill (14), and Kagiso Rabada (12) managed to reach double figures, while the rest of the team struggled to contribute significantly.

Ashwani Kumar was the standout bowler for MI, achieving remarkable figures of 4 wickets for 24 runs at an economy rate of 6.00 over four overs. Mitchell Starc and AM Ghazanfar each took two wickets, with Bumrah contributing with one wicket for 15 runs.

Bumrah and Siraj's Light-hearted Exchange Goes Viral

Post-match, players from both MI and GT enjoyed some light-hearted banter, particularly Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who humorously discussed 'biryani'. A video shared by the Mumbai Indians on their X account captured Bumrah joking with GT's Prasidh Krishna about requesting biryani from Siraj when he visits Hyderabad. Bumrah quipped that Siraj would respond that there’s no 'DSP police car' available to deliver it.

Bumrah playfully inquired about Siraj's promotion within the Telangana Police, asking, 'Did you get a promotion or not? Did you become Commissioner or not?'

Mohammed Siraj's Dual Role as Cricketer and DSP

In addition to his cricketing career, Mohammed Siraj holds the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Telangana Police, a role he was appointed to in 2023 in recognition of his sporting achievements.

Performance Overview: Siraj and Bumrah in IPL 2026

The performances of Siraj and Bumrah in IPL 2026 have been quite different. Siraj has taken wickets in several matches, including one each against the Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants, and two against the Kolkata Knight Riders. In the match against MI, he recorded figures of 1/25.

Overall, Siraj has claimed six wickets in five matches, averaging 30.33 with an economy rate of 8.27. Conversely, Bumrah struggled initially, going wicketless in his first five matches. However, he broke this streak by taking a wicket in his latest outing, finishing with figures of 1/15 at an economy rate of 5.00.