Why Jasprit Bumrah’s return is useful for MI in IPL 2025? Stats, records, and more

The Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 7, 2025. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI has had a challenging start to the season, securing only one win in their first four matches. This places them eighth on the points table. The team will be eager to leverage their home advantage at Wankhede Stadium to rejuvenate their campaign. ​Jasprit Bumrah has made a significant return to MI for the 2025 IPL season after recovering from a back injury sustained during India's tour of Australia in January 2025.

His comeback was marked by his inclusion in the playing XI against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jasprit Bumrah has built a reputation as one of the most lethal bowlers in the IPL, and his record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) firmly backs that up. Over 19 matches against RCB, Bumrah has scalped an impressive 29 wickets, maintaining a sharp bowling average of 19.03. His economy rate stands at a tight 7.45, a remarkable feat given the batting firepower RCB usually carries.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Virat Kohli: A fiery contest to watch out for

His standout performance came in the 2024 season at the Wankhede Stadium, where he dismantled the RCB batting order with sensational figures of 5/21, marking one of the best bowling displays of his IPL career. Bumrah’s mastery in the death overs and ability to swing the new ball early on have consistently troubled RCB’s top order.

A fascinating subplot in this rivalry has been Bumrah’s duels with Virat Kohli. He has dismissed the RCB icon five times, conceding 140 runs in 95 deliveries; a battle of India’s finest talents playing out on the IPL stage. As Mumbai Indians prepare to face RCB again in 2025, Bumrah's experience and proven success against Bengaluru will be crucial for MI’s plans, especially under the Wankhede lights where he thrives.