"Becomes Wayward When He Gets Desperate" - Jasprit Bumrah's Flaw Exposed?
Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa highlighted a recurring issue with Jasprit Bumrah during India's second T20I loss against Australia at the MCG on October 31, 2025.
Match Overview
India struggled with the bat, being bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs on a lively pitch, largely due to a strong bowling performance by Josh Hazlewood and his teammates. Early breakthroughs were crucial for India to stay competitive.
Bumrah's Performance
- Bumrah conceded 26 runs and took 2 wickets in four overs.
- Both wickets came too late to influence the match outcome.
- Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head attacked Bumrah aggressively, scoring 18 runs including four byes in his second over.
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 suggested Bumrah loses his rhythm when overexerting to take wickets early, contributing to India's early loss of control in the match.
Match Result
Australia won comfortably by four wickets with nearly seven overs to spare, sealing a strong victory.
Summary: Jasprit Bumrah’s tendency to over-pursue wickets disrupts his accuracy, impacting India’s early bowling strategy and contributing to their defeat in the 2025 T20I match against Australia.