Bumrah's Brilliant Performance (Source: @BUMRAHTHEGOAT93/x.com)
The IPL 2025 Eliminator was an absolute rollercoaster, with the Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans battling it out in a thrilling clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats. But shining with their brilliance once again, the Mumbai Indians sealed their place in Qualifier 2.
As the Titans are bouncing back well, while Bumrah’s over turned the tide in MI’s favor. After the thrilling win, Ravichandran Ashwin hailed Bumrah’s brilliance, calling him a ‘cheat code’.
Ashwin Hails Bumrah As 'Cheat Code'
Fans enjoyed a classic thriller as the Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans faced off in a fierce Eliminator clash. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar swung the game their way with a solid 84-run stand, chasing 229. But just when the duo seemed unstoppable, Jasprit Bumrah shattered their hopes by removing Sundar in the 14th over, sealing Mumbai’s grip on the match.
That wicket proved costly for the Titans as they faltered against MI’s bowling attack. While talking about it on his YouTube channel, ‘Ash Ki Baat’, Ravichandran Ashwin couldn't hold back his admiration for Bumrah, praising his incredible comeback in the match and even calling him a "cheat code" of T20 cricket.
“This game could have gone even closer if Jasprit Bumrah's over didn't happen. The asking rate was like 12, 13, 14 but he gave like 7 or 8 runs in his last two overs. Rahul Tewatia hit him for a six but still, the way he came back and gave one run in the next two balls, that defines Bumrah. I had tweeted during the T20 World Cup that Bumrah is a cheat code in today's T20 cricket. Have you ever played this road rash, NFS game? It's a cheat code,” Ashwin said.
Ashwin Applauds Pacer For Elevating Captain’s Game
In the last clash, Bumrah’s performance with the ball was one of the biggest assets for the Mumbai Indians. While conceding 27 runs in 4 overs, he secured 1 crucial wicket with an economy rate of 6.80. Praising his brilliance, Ashwin remarked that Bumrah’s exceptional skills often make captains appear even better than they truly are.
“If you play these games, you can enter a code, and you can run faster. You can beat everyone else. It's a cheat code. In today's world, as a captain, sometimes I feel Jasprit Bumrah makes a captain look better than they actually are. The way he nails those yorkers, changes up his slower balls, all that said and done, I think Mumbai also went to yorkers very early,” he added.
After a 20-run victory over the Gujarat Titans, the Mumbai Indians made their place in Qualifier 2. On June 1, they are set to face the Punjab Kings aiming for another final entry.
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