Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull has said that Mumbai Indians will have to adapt their usage Jasprit BumrahTo counter the threat of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, he could potentially be made to open the bowling as well.
Mumbai Indians will face Rajasthan Royals in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026. For the Royals, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been an X-factor, continuing his form from his debut season in 2025. He started the season by scoring a half-century in 15 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
“If MI does their homework properly, they will start with Bumrah. He doesn't often open the bowling, but for this match, even with Hardik back, he should. You want to get Suryavanshi out early. You want to take the wind out of RR early. So you put the best on the best and take Bumrah to him. He (Suryavanshi) will not shy away and try to take Bumrah down. That's the excitement of the youth. Which we like,” said Doll while speaking on Cricbuzz.
India's dynamic fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is returning with a very successful T20 World Cup campaign. With 14 wickets, he was the leading wicket-taker in the competition, including stellar performances in the semi-finals and final. He has not got a single wicket yet in the 2026 IPL, but he has bowled economically against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals.
Mumbai Indians have entered the match against Royals with one win and one loss. They broke a 13-year losing streak in their opening matches of the season by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. They chased down 221 runs easily thanks to a brilliant opening partnership of 148 runs between Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton.
they missed the captain's services hardik pandya Against Delhi Capitals, as he missed the game due to illness. Suryakumar Yadav, who was successful in helping India win the T20 World Cup title, played the role of all-rounder in the defeat against Delhi Capitals.
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