"Becomes Wayward When He Gets Desperate" - Jasprit Bumrah's Flaw Exposed?

Though Jasprit Bumrah ended with figures of 2/26 from four overs, both wickets came too late to impact the outcome of the match. Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa pointed out that Bumrah tends to lose his rhythm when he tries too hard to take wickets, a weakness evident during India’s loss to Australia in the second T20I at the MCG on October 31.

India struggled with the bat on a lively pitch, getting dismissed for just 125 runs in 18.4 overs, thanks to a relentless bowling effort by Josh Hazlewood and his teammates. The visitors needed early wickets to stay competitive, but Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head launched a strong counterattack, scoring 18 runs (including four byes) off Bumrah’s second over, setting the match's momentum.

Australia comfortably secured a four-wicket victory with nearly seven overs to spare. Uthappa shared his views on Star Sports, as reported by The Indian Express:

“When we were bowling after scoring 125, the start was very important. If we had picked up two or three wickets in the first three or four overs, the game could have been closer because we have quality spinners in the middle overs. I felt we were probably trying too hard to pick up wickets. So we got a little wayward.”

Bumrah’s attempt to force wickets early might have disrupted his usual control, contributing to Australia's strong start and eventual win.

Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah's tendency to lose rhythm when desperately seeking wickets impacted his effectiveness, contributing to India's defeat in the second T20I against Australia in 2025.

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Cricket.com — 2025-11-01

"Becomes Wayward When He Gets Desperate" - Jasprit Bumrah's Flaw Exposed?

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