IPL 2024: Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL records and stats against Rajasthan Royals

Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world currently and is a key member of the Mumbai Indians side. The 30-year-old pacer began the IPL 2024 season with a three-wicket haul against Gujarat Titans.

In the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bumrah was the only bowler who wasn’t taken to the cleaners. Very early in the season, Mumbai Indians are battling it out to salvage their season as they are behind the eight ball.

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Rajasthan Royals are coming into the game on Monday with two wins under their belt. The hopes of the Mumbai Indians fans will be on the shoulders of Jasprit Bumrah to deliver with the ball.

Jasprit Bumrah’s overall record against Rajasthan Royals 

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Memorable performance against Rajasthan Royals 

Jasprit Bumrah’s best performance against the Rajasthan Royals came during the IPL 2020 season. His best figures of 4/20 were recorded at the Abu Dhabi Stadium to help Mumbai Indians win the game. IPL 2020 was also the last time that MI won their fifth and final IPL title. 

Mumbai Indians had batted first and scored a mammoth 193 on the board thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s 79. Bumrah began with the wicket of Australian star Steve Smith caught by De Kock for 6. Brought on his second spell the pacer cleaned up Rahul Tewatia and then got Shreyas Gopal for 1 and Jofra Archer for 24.

Key Battles against Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal – Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hasn’t been able to make a good start to the IPL 2024 season. The battle between Jaiswal and Bumrah will be eagerly awaited as the batter is a dangerous customer. During the IPL 2023 game between the two sides, it was Jaiswal’s century that helped his side to 212 runs.

Riyan Parag – Rajasthan Royals have found a new batting hero in the form of Riyan Parag. The youngster has been having a dream run with the bat and showcased his talent with his brutal knock against Delhi. The role of Jasprit Bumrah in the last few overs of the innings against a rampaging Riyan Parag will be crucial.

Jasprit Bumrah’s Records and Stats against Rajasthan Royals

The 17 wickets picked by Jasprit Bumrah is the joint 4^th highest by a bowler against Rajasthan Royals. Interestingly he shares the fourth spot with current RR bowler Ravichandran Ashwin.

For the record, Amit Mishra heads the list with 30 wickets from 19 games. The economy rate of Jasprit Bumrah at 6.3 runs per over is also the best by a bowler against the 2008 IPL winners.

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