Jasprit Bumrah has always been the cornerstone of Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, but ahead of IPL 2025’s resumption, it was his batting that turned heads. In a recent net session shared by the franchise, Bumrah stunned fans with a dazzling display of strokeplay — driving fluently on both sides of the wicket, lifting balls with ease, and repeatedly finding the sweet spot of the bat.
The video sparked a wave of fan reactions, with some even jokingly calling for Jasprit Bumrah to be promoted up the order. “We have found our new opener,” wrote one fan, while another quipped, “I thought it was Rohit Sharma, then I noticed the bat!” A third chimed in, calling him “All-rounder Jassi bhai,” highlighting the enthusiasm Bumrah’s rare batting display generated online.
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While Bumrah is celebrated for his devastating bowling, having recently overtaken Lasith Malinga to become Mumbai’s highest wicket-taker, moments like these remind us he’s more than just a one-trick pony. His fearless onslaught against Stuart Broad in 2022, when he smashed 35 runs in a single over, still stands as the most expensive over in Test history.
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As the IPL enters its final leg, the Mumbai Indians find themselves in a tense playoff race. With 14 points and a healthy net run rate of +1.156, MI are currently placed fourth but haven’t sealed their playoff berth yet. They are set to face Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, May 21, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
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With Jasprit Bumrah already having taken 13 wickets from eight matches at a miserly economy of 6.68, his rediscovered batting flair might just add another surprise weapon to MI’s arsenal in the crucial upcoming games.
