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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

India’s Bumrah dilemma: Numbers expose bowling woes in his absence

India’s T20I bowling statistics against Full Member nations in 2026 highlight a stark reality: Jasprit Bumrah’s presence drastically transforms the attack, while his absence exposes severe vulnerabilities.

With Bumrah in the lineup, India have captured 111 wickets across 15 matches at an average of 22.18 and an economy rate of 8.77. Conversely, in the 13 matches played without him, performance drops sharply—India have managed only 73 wickets at an average of 29.32 while conceding 9.37 runs per over.

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