Published 12:50 IST, April 12th 2024

'You can't be a one-trick pony': Jasprit Bumrah gives his real thoughts on RCB performance for MI

Jasprit Bumrah candidly assesses his performance for MI against RCB, emphasizing the need for versatility and the importance of dynamic skills in T20 cricket.

Reported by: Aryan Suraj Chadha
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Jasprit Bumrah on performance in MI vs RCB match | Image: BCCI/IPL
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MI Triumphs Over RCB with a Seven-Wicket Victory: In an exhilarating match at Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a challenging target of 196/8 in ir 20 overs. tably, Faf du Plessis impressed with a commendable 61 off 40 balls, while Rajat Patidar contributed a quickfire 50 off 26 deliveries. However, Mumbai Indians (MI) displayed exceptional batting prowess, achieving target with ease in just 15.3 overs, led by Ishan Kishan's explosive 69 off 34 balls and Suryakumar Yadav's aggressive 52 off 19 deliveries. Player of Match title was rightfully awarded to MI's Jasprit Bumrah, who delivered a spectacular performance, securing 5 wickets for 21 runs in 4 overs. 

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Jasprit Bumrah gives his real thoughts on RCB performance for MI

Unavoidably rewned 'Boom Boom' Bumrah delivered ar brilliant performance, wreaking havoc on RCB batters and powering Mumbai Indians to a convincing 7-wicket victory today. Jasprit Bumrah unleashed his wrath, winning a fantastic fifer with impressive numbers of 5/21, making difference in an orwise underwhelming bowling performance that allowed RCB to score 196 runs in ir allotted 20 overs.

His outstanding effort today increased his wicket total in current IPL season to ten, earning him coveted Purple Cap. Furrmore, it was a major milestone because he became only third Indian fast bowler to score two fifers in IPL.

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Fans and observers alike anticipated Bumrah's masterpiece, given his recent great record with ball for Mumbai Indians. However, man's humble demeaur did t change. Bumrah began his onslaught by dismissing Virat Kohli, eliminating RCB opener for just three runs during Powerplay. In his subsequent period, right-arm speedster dismissed captain Faf du Plessis before destroying lower-middle order.

Despite almost missing out on a hat-trick on a couple of occasions, Bumrah remained unconcerned, kwing he had already done his job. He demonstrated his prowess with a toe-crushing yorker that trapped Mahipal Lomror, and n dismissed Saurav Chauhan and Vijaykumar Vyshak on successive deliveries in 19th over, capping off a magnificent spell. Jasprit Bumrah opened up on his historic performance, in a post-match press conference, saying: 
 

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‘I’m very happy with outcome. But I will t say I had always thought of taking a five-for. Wicket was sticking in first 10 overs. One of those days where things went in my favour and catches went to hand,’

“In this format, it’s anyway very harsh on bowlers so you need to have different skills. Can’t be a one-trick pony. Everyone is doing research and data. So, I have trained to have different skills,” exclaimed Bumrah.

“Whenever I’ve had bad days, I’ve watched videos next day to see what didn’t work, why it didn’t work…I do my research and see where batter is strong. You don’t need to use all tricks on one day. re’s ego in this format,”

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Bumrah's fearsome arsenal is rewned around world, including a wide range of skills from frightening yorkers to deceptive slow deliveries. He attributed his performance against RCB to thorough research and preparation, demonstrating his mastery of craft.

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09:49 IST, April 12th 2024