Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah of the Mumbai Indians has accomplished a noteworthy feat by being the second pacer in the history of the Indian Premier League to collect 20 or more wickets in four successive seasons. He has now completed the same milestone as Lasith Malinga, the team’s bowling coach, who did the same thing during his IPL tenure.
Bumrah reached the milestone on Saturday during the IPL 2024 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata against the Kolkata Knight Riders. After four overs, he returned with 2/39 in the score.
With a delivery that slanted away but swung in late to unsettle Sunil Narine’s off-stump, Bumrah looked unplayable and tempted the hitters by delivering a length of a Test match. He dismissed Rinku Singh for a 12-ball 20 to cap up his incredible session.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a spinner with the Rajasthan Royals, is the bowler with the most wickets (20 or more) in five separate IPL seasons.
Malinga, the legendary former cricketer from Sri Lanka, was an important member of the Mumbai Indians team. He was known for his deadly yorkers. He is one of the most feared bowlers in IPL history thanks to his distinct bowling motion and accurate death bowling.
Malinga’s record speaks eloquently about his effect on the event; his ability to take wickets at critical moments in the game has often flipped contests in his team’s advantage.
Mumbai Indians’ domination in the IPL may be attributed in large part to Bumrah, who is renowned for his unconventional action and precise accuracy. He presents a formidable challenge to any batter with his ability to deliver yorkers at command and pace variations.
In addition to winning him awards in the IPL, Bumrah’s consistency over the years has made him a great fast bowler in international cricket.
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