IPL 2024, MI vs RR Strategic Corner - Why Bumrah Could Be Dangerous For RR?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Jasprit Bumrah will be a key bowler for the Mumbai Indians in the match [AP Photos]Jasprit Bumrah will be a key bowler for the Mumbai Indians in the match [AP Photos]

The Mumbai Indians will be hunting their first points in the IPL 2024 as they take the field against the Rajasthan Royals in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This game will be held at the Wankhede Stadium on April 1st at 7:30 PM IST.

Mumbai Indians have looked off colours as a team in this tournament. However, Jasprit Bumrah did an impressive job in the tournament's first game. He is an essential part of the MI bowling plan and will have a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. 

While the RR batting order looks solid, they will be wary of the threat named Bumrah. 


Why Jasprit Bumrah could be dangerous for Rajasthan Royals?

We need to first look at a few numbers to get an answer to the question. 

Record of Jasprit Bumrah vs RR in IPL

Matches
Wickets
Economy
Strike Rate
Average
12176.3016.217.1

These numbers suggest that Bumrah enjoys bowling against the Rajasthan Royals. He has not only been economical against them but also has picked up wickets on a regular basis. 

Record of Jasprit Bumrah vs RR Batters (IPL)

Batter
Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Economy
Balls Per Dismissal
Jos Buttler565825.7929
Yashasvi Jaiswal1511.205
Sanju Samson494826.1224
Riyan Parag6804.5-
Shimron Hetmyer91433.854.66

The table shows that Bumrah has been pretty effective against almost all the batters of RR. He has not only been economical against them but also has dismissed them frequently enough. 

Jasprit Bumrah Record at Wankhede in IPL (Last Five Years)

Matches
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Economy
Bowling Strike Rate
1870512237.3118.26

These numbers are also in favour of the star Indian bowler. He has been pretty effective at Wankhede in the last five years. 


Conclusion

The stats suggest that Jasprit Bumrah will be a big threat for the Rajasthan Royals. The face that he has the ability to pick up wicket at any stage of a game makes him even more potent. 

It will be interesting to see what kind of a strategy the Rajasthan Royals employ against them. Will they look to take the risk and attack him or just play out his four over?