Jasprit Bumrah, the ace Indian pacer, has faced a surprising wicketless streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL), spanning five matches across two seasons. His last wicket came during the IPL 2025 season, and he has bowled 122 balls without a wicket, marking the longest such streak of his career. In the recent match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Bumrah returned figures of 0/35 in four overs, yet he was the most economical bowler for his team, which conceded 240 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin, a prominent Indian spinner, defended Bumrah, arguing that his ability to bowl accurate yorkers and restrict runs is more crucial than his wicket count, especially in high-scoring environments. Ashwin cautioned against focusing solely on Bumrah's lack of wickets, suggesting that it could negatively impact the Mumbai Indians' strategy. Despite the wicket drought, Bumrah's economy rate has only exceeded 10 in two matches, indicating his effectiveness in limiting runs.