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Jasprit Bumrah’s Rarest Off Days: His Five Most Expensive Spells In T20Is

Kaushik Kashyap

Jasprit Bumrah. [Source - ICC]Jasprit Bumrah. [Source - ICC]

Jasprit Bumrah has built his reputation as one of the most reliable and economical bowlers in world cricket, especially in the shortest format. His pinpoint yorkers and clever variations have often left batters struggling to score freely.

Yet, even the best can have an off day, and Bumrah is no exception. On rare occasions, the ace pacer has endured expensive spells in T20Is, reminding fans that he is not a machine at the end of the day. So here are his top five most expensive spells in T20 internationals.

5. 1/43 vs Australia in Sydney, 2016

At number five is Jasprit Bumrah’s spell against Australia in Sydney, 2016, where he conceded 43 runs in four overs while taking just one wicket. It was only his third T20I outing, and the then raw pacer had an off day with the ball, showing that even future greats face tough beginnings in their careers.

4. 0/45 vs Pakistan in Dubai, 2025*

Another rare entry into this list comes from the recent Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against Pakistan in Dubai, where Bumrah went wicketless while conceding 45 runs in his four overs. Batting first, Pakistan took him on from the very first over, a sight hardly seen in today’s game. For the world’s best across formats, it was an uncharacteristic off day without a doubt.

4. 0/45 vs New Zealand in Hamilton, 2020

Third on the list is Bumrah’s rare off day at Seddon Park in Hamilton during the 2020 T20I series against New Zealand. Defending 179 in the third match, he was taken apart, especially by Kane Williamson, conceding runs at a costly rate. He finished with none for 45 in his four overs with New Zealand nearly sealed victory before India forced a Super Over, where they eventually secured a thrilling win.

2. 2/47 vs West Indies in Lauderhill, 2016

West Indies against India at Lauderhill in Florida, 2016 was a game for the ages, where Indian bowlers were brutally punished by the Caribbean openers during a record total. Bumrah, too, found himself at the receiving end, conceding 47 runs in his four overs despite picking up two wickets. It remains his second and most expensive spell in T20 internationals to date, where India eventually lost by a small margin at the end.

1. 0/50 vs Australia in Hyderabad, 2022

Topping the list is Bumrah’s worst T20I outing, which came in Hyderabad against Australia in 2022. Struggling with injuries and form in that phase, the ace pacer looked far from his best throughout the series. In the decider, Australia’s batters, especially Cameron Green and Tim David, dominated him with ease, as he conceded 50 runs in his four overs without rhythm or control.