Jasprit Bumrah for Mumbai Indians [Source: @BUMRAHTHEGOAT93/x.com]
Mumbai Indians are considered the most successful team in the history of the IPL. They have won five IPL titles and have proven themselves as one of the most strong teams time and again.
Importance Of Jasprit Bumrah
However, in IPL 2025, the Hardik Pandya-led unit is not having the best of times. They have lost two matches in the tournament and are yet to pick up their first points. It is at this juncture that they face the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
One of the most crucial members of the MI side has been Jasprit Bumrah. With his death bowling abilities and wicket taking skills at any stage of the game, Bumrah has been one of their biggest match-winners over the years. Mumbai Indians have felt the absence of Bumrah in IPL 2025, as he has not played the first two games because of the recovery he is going through from injury.
Availability Of Mumbai Indians
As the team get set to take on the Knights, the question in the mind of most MI fans is - Will Jaspirt Bumrah play in the match?
Recently a video Bumrah surfaced on the social media raising the hope for the Mumbai Indians. In the video the premier Indian pacer was seen bowling in the nets at National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. However, as per the latest reports, Bumrah is yet to full recover and will not play in the KKR game.
If the reports are to be believed, Mumbai Indians' trump card will be available for selection from the team's fourth match. While they plan to take down the Knights, Mumbai Indians will be all set to plan themselves with Bumrah in the side in the next game.