“Becomes Wayward When He Gets Desperate” – Jasprit Bumrah's Flaw Exposed?
Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa highlighted a flaw in Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling during India’s second T20I loss to Australia at the MCG on October 31, 2025.
Match Overview
India struggled with the bat on a lively pitch, getting all out for just 125 runs in 18.4 overs. Josh Hazlewood and his teammates bowled relentlessly, applying constant pressure on the batting lineup.
Bumrah's Bowling Performance
- Bumrah finished with figures of 2/26 from four overs.
- Both wickets came too late to affect the match's outcome.
- Early breakthroughs were crucial but missed, as Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head aggressively attacked, scoring 18 runs (including four byes) in Bumrah’s second over.
Uthappa’s Analysis
“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.”
Uthappa’s comment points to Bumrah losing his rhythm while trying too hard to take crucial wickets early on, which impacted the team's ability to contain Australia.
Summary
Bumrah’s tendency to become erratic when under pressure highlights a key weakness that affected India’s chances in this match.
Author’s note: Jasprit Bumrah’s struggle to maintain accuracy under pressure remains a concern for India’s bowling strategy in high-stakes matches.