Jasprit Bumrah, the fast bowler for Mumbai Indians, faced a challenging IPL 2026 season, concluding with a record that no bowler wishes to achieve. He finished the tournament with only four wickets across 13 matches, resulting in a bowling average of 102.50, the worst ever recorded for any bowler in T20 history who has bowled 40 or more overs in a single season. This disappointing performance came as a surprise, especially after his successful stint in the T20 World Cup, where he was instrumental in India’s victory. According to Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene, Bumrah's struggles were largely due to ongoing fitness issues, as he had been dealing with a slight niggle since the World Cup, which hindered his rhythm and pace. Additionally, the performance of other bowlers in the team did not help, as they failed to create pressure, allowing opponents to approach Bumrah differently. In light of his struggles, Bumrah has been rested for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan, with hopes that he will regain full fitness ahead of a busy international schedule.