Bumrah wicketless in first four IPL 2026 matches

Mumbai, India - Jasprit Bumrah, the Mumbai Indians' premier fast bowler, has yet to claim a wicket in the first four matches of the Indian Premier League 2026, marking his longest wicketless streak in the tournament with 122 consecutive balls bowled without success. The streak, tracked by CricViz, dates back to the 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans and has contributed to Mumbai Indians' struggles, as the team has lost three of its opening games, including a narrow 18-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12 at Wankhede Stadium.

In the latest loss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 240 for four in 20 overs, powered by aggressive batting that tested Mumbai Indians' attack. Bumrah, who bowled four overs, conceded 35 runs at an economy rate of 8.75, remaining the most frugal bowler for his side despite the absence of breakthroughs. Earlier in the season, his figures included 0-35 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede, 0-21 against Delhi Capitals in Delhi, and 0-32 against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, where he was hit for six on the first ball by 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Overall, Bumrah has bowled 15 overs this season at an economy of 8.2,...