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India’s T20 bowling numbers weaken sharply without Bumrah
India’s T20I series against the West Indies is level after two matches, with the third set to be played in Indore.
India won in Lucknow, then West Indies chased 250 to win in Ranchi.
The high-scoring games have put pressure on both teams’ bowlers.
In T20Is against Full Member teams in 2026, India took 111 wickets in 15 matches when Jasprit Bumrah played.
In 13 matches without him, they took 73 wickets, and their bowling average and runs conceded per over were both higher.
Those figures suggest India’s attack has been less effective without the fast bowler.
India have also struggled with dropped catches and other fielding errors, which can matter especially on grounds where runs come quickly.
The series decider in Indore is expected to be another test for India’s bowlers.
India took 111 wickets in 15 T20Is against Full Member teams in 2026 with Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI, compared with 73 in 13 matches without him.
Without Bumrah, India’s bowling average rose from 22.18 to 29.32, while their economy rate increased from 8.77 to 9.37 runs per over.
The figures highlight India’s greater vulnerability without the fast bowler.
They come as India prepare to face the West Indies in Indore, with the T20I series level after two matches.
India won in Lucknow before the West Indies chased 250 to win in Ranchi.
- Who
- India’s T20I bowling attack, with and without Jasprit Bumrah.
- What
- India’s bowling statistics were markedly weaker in matches without Bumrah in 2026.
- When
- In T20Is against Full Member teams in 2026.
- Where
- In T20Is; the article also discusses the series against the West Indies in Lucknow, Ranchi and Indore.
- Why
- The figures show how Bumrah’s presence provides control and helps India take wickets.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
India beat the West Indies in Lucknow, and the visitors then levelled the series in Ranchi by chasing 250.
India prepared to face the West Indies in Indore.
- With Bumrah
- 111 wickets in 15 matches; bowling average 22.18; economy rate 8.77.
- Without Bumrah
- 73 wickets in 13 matches; bowling average 29.32; economy rate 9.37.
- Series venue
- Indore.
- Lucknow result
- India won by eight wickets.
- Ranchi result
- West Indies chased 250 to level the series.
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