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Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) playing XI for their last game of the ongoing IPL 2026 season against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday (May 23) at Wankhede Stadium. This left fans worried, as Jasprit Bumrah has had a terrible season because of a niggle.
Bumrah has been in the headlines because of his struggles with the ball in the tournament. The senior fast bowler has taken only 4 wickets in 13 matches for the Mumbai Indians at a shocking average of 102.50 and economy rate of 8.37.
Jasprit Bumrah’s nightmare IPL 2026 season ends with shocking 'rest decision'
Before being rested by the five-time IPL champions for their last game, the Indian selectors have also rested Bumrah for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan at home. He is expected to return in Indian colors on the England tour for five T20Is.
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Well, there were thoughts that Jasprit Bumrah would play the final game of the ongoing IPL 2026 season; after it was revealed that the fast bowler played with the niggle this season, he was straightly taken out of the playing XI against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Jasprit Bumrah rested for MI vs RR IPL 2026 clash
At the toss, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya cleared everything at the toss and confirmed that Bumrah has been rested for this IPL 2026 match, and they brought Deepak Chahar into the playing XI. Hardik said that it was a tough season for the MI, and they now want to finish on a winning note.
The decision has been taken by the MI team management, keeping in mind how Bumrah has been dealing with fitness and workload issues this season, where he could not manage even 5 wickets.
Hardik Pandya said at the toss as quoted by Cricbuzz: “We will bowl first. It looks like a good track, and it tends to get better in the evening. It's a very special day, overall; the Reliance Foundation has helped and impacted 29 lakh people.
"It’s a privilege to be part of this. Every year we come here, we know this specific game will have the loudest and best atmosphere. We just want to play good cricket for the kids and make sure they leave with some great memories. The pitch looks hard, and it should get better once the sun goes down. It’s been a tough season for us, but we want to finish on a high. Jassi (Jasprit Bumrah) is resting and Deepak Chahar is in.”
Jasprit Bumrah suffers worst IPL season in 11 years
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the biggest match-winners for the Mumbai Indians over the years, but IPL 2026 turned into a very difficult season for the star fast bowler.
Since making his IPL debut in 2013, Bumrah has taken 187 wickets in 158 matches and built a reputation as one of the most dangerous bowlers in the league. But this season, he failed badly.
The Indian pacer managed only four wickets in 13 matches and leaked runs at an economy rate of 8.36. This became the first time in the last 11 years that Bumrah finished an IPL season with single-digit wickets.
The last time he had a similar poor show was back in 2015, when he took only three wickets in four matches. This was also one of the worst economy rates of Bumrah’s IPL career.
