Mumbai Indians Struggle as Jasprit Bumrah Fails to Take Wickets in IPL 2026

In IPL 2026, Jasprit Bumrah's performance has come under scrutiny as he fails to take wickets for the Mumbai Indians. Coach Mahela Jayawardene discusses the impact of Bumrah's struggles on the team's performance and highlights the ongoing issues with their bowling. With the team facing defeats, the pressure is mounting on Bumrah to deliver. Read on to find out more about the challenges faced by the Mumbai Indians this season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 17, 2026, 11:55 IST

Jasprit Bumrah's Performance Under Scrutiny

Jasprit Bumrah: In the IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians faced off against the Punjab Kings in their fifth match. So far, Mumbai's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has struggled to take wickets this season. This has been a significant factor contributing to the team's defeats. The only match where the Mumbai bowlers excelled was against KKR in their opening game.

In that match, Shardul Thakur claimed four wickets, but since then, the Mumbai bowlers have been unable to secure any wickets. Jasprit Bumrah has been conceding between 35 to 40 runs in every match without claiming a single wicket. Let's explore what Mumbai Indians' coach Mahela Jayawardene had to say about Bumrah's disappointing performance.

Coach Mahela Jayawardene Comments on Bumrah's Struggles

Jasprit Bumrah has played five matches this IPL season without taking a single wicket. His inability to take wickets has been a major reason for Mumbai Indians' losses. Coach Mahela Jayawardene addressed Bumrah's poor performance, stating:

“Bumrah is bowling well. The issue is that we are not applying pressure during the powerplay. Batsmen do not take risks against him. Sometimes wickets come down to luck; once he gets a breakthrough, he won't stop.”

Jayawardene Expresses Frustration Over Bowling Performance

The primary reason for Mumbai Indians' defeats has been their lackluster bowling. The bowlers have been leaking runs and failing to take wickets. In response to the team's bowling issues, coach Mahela Jayawardene remarked:

“We have lost matches in various ways. Some changes were made by us, while others were due to injuries. There has been improvement in some areas, but bowling remains a concern.”