Revealed: Will Jasprit Bumrah play in MI vs RCB match or not?

Mumbai Indians have received a big boost ahead of the highly anticipated match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is close to being fully available.

The reports claim that Bumrah might be available for MI's fixture against RCN at Wankhede Stadium if all goes well. However, if there is a slight doubt over his match fitness, he won't be risked and will play the next match to be played on April 13.

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Jasprit Bumrah's fitness status revealed

According to Sports Tak, Jasprit Bumrah has started working towards his return and has already played a practice match. He is currently doing match simulations, after which his fitness will be monitored accordingly.

If everything turns out well, he will be seen playing the match against RCB, which will be played on April 7 in Mumbai. However, if he doesn't get the nod to play against RCB, he will focus on the next game to be played on April 13.

Update: From what I gather, Bumrah may have already played a practice match yesterday and maybe doing another match simulation today. If all goes well don’t be surprised if you see him play on Monday vs RCB. Else 13th remains the target. https://t.co/GxOVB3s8G5

— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) April 6, 2025

After facing RCB at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians will leave for Delhi to play the home team Delhi Capitals on April 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Struggles continue for Mumbai Indians

If Jasprit Bumrah gets available for the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru it wil be a huge sigh of relief for Mumbai, who have been struggling to get their winning combination right this year.

MI are currently eighth in the points table with 1 win and 3 defeats. The five-time defending champions lost to Lucknow Super Giants in their last match. It was a match that they should have won as they were in a good position.

However, they slipped at the last moment to give away the match. They have desperately missed Bumrah's services so far given he is their main wicket-taking bowler at all the stages of the game.

What does Jasprit Bumrah's availability means for MI?

Jasprit Bumrah is regarded as the best all-format bowler in the world currently and will add a new dimension to the Mumbai Indians line-up. The 31-year-old is the spearhead of their bowling attack and give a huge boost to this line-up.

He can bowl with the new ball and is a world-class bowler at the death with his lethal yorkers and slower deliveries. Bumrah;s ability to pick up wickets at crucial intervals makes him such a vital player for his team.

Bumrah had a fabulous season last year when he emerged as the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 20 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 16.80.

While all the bowlers went for plenty of runs in a season where batters dominated, Bumrah returned an economy rate of just 6.48. He will be expected to continue his performance this season , however, the fast bowler may take some time to regain his rhythm.