"Becomes Wayward When He Gets Desperate" - Jasprit Bumrah's Flaw Exposed?

In the second T20I of the India tour of Australia 2025 at the MCG on October 31, Jasprit Bumrah ended with figures of 2/26 in four overs. However, both wickets came too late to influence the match's outcome.

Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa analyzed Bumrah's performance, suggesting that the bowler loses his rhythm when he tries too hard to take wickets. This tendency was noticeable during India's challenging defeat.

Match Context and Performance

India struggled with the bat on a lively pitch, getting all out for just 125 in 18.4 overs. Josh Hazlewood and other Australian bowlers delivered intense spells, putting pressure on the Indian side early on.

Australia needed early breakthroughs to keep the match competitive, but Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head played aggressively against Bumrah's bowling. They scored 18 runs including four byes in Bumrah’s second over, setting a dominant tone for their chase.

Uthappa’s Analysis

"When we were bowling after scoring 125, the start was very important. If we had picked up two or three wickets in the first three or four overs, the game could have been closer because we have quality spinners in the middle overs. I felt we were probably trying too hard to pick up wickets. So we got a little wayward."

Uthappa highlighted that the initial overs were crucial and that Bumrah’s over-enthusiasm led to inconsistency, affecting India’s chances in the match.

Match Outcome

Australia comfortably chased the target, winning by four wickets with nearly seven overs to spare, confirming their control over the game.

Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah's attempt to force breakthroughs early in the innings led to loss of control, contributing to India's defeat against Australia in the second T20I at the MCG.

Cricket.com — 2025-11-01