Mumbai Indians’ ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah reminded everyone why he’s considered one of the most lethal bowlers in T20 cricket, delivering a brilliant spell against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in the ongoing IPL 2025. In a high-octane MI vs CSK clash, Bumrah’s performance with the ball was clinical, measured, and match-defining.
Making a strong comeback from injury, Bumrah didn’t take long to find his rhythm. By his third match of the season, he looked right back to his menacing best, bowling with pace, control, and tactical precision. He kept things tight early on but made his biggest impact at the death — the phase where he has made a name for himself over the years.
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His breakthrough moment came when he dismissed Shivam Dube, who was beginning to look dangerous. But the highlight of Bumrah’s spell came in the 19th over — a moment that changed the energy inside the Wankhede. Bowling to MS Dhoni, the veteran pacer fired in a low full-toss that angled in on the middle stump. Dhoni, looking to accelerate, tried to whip it away over deep backward square leg but mistimed it. Tilak Varma charged in from the deep and held onto a sharp catch under pressure, silencing the yellow-clad crowd.
Not easy to hit him away 🙅
Jasprit Bumrah is his name 😎
And it’s the big wicket of MS Dhoni ☝
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The dismissal of Dhoni not only dented CSK’s momentum but also sparked a visible emotional reaction in the stands. Sakshi Dhoni, MS’s wife, who was watching from the VIP box, looked heartbroken as she dropped her head in disappointment — a rare public show of emotion from the usually composed supporter.
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Bumrah’s final figures reflected his impact, but more than the stats, it was the timing of his wickets that stood out. Just when CSK looked to finish strong, he pulled them back, reinforcing his legacy as one of the greatest death-over specialists in the league’s history.
