Jasprit Bumrah: The 'Vaccine' of Cricket Who Changed Mumbai Indians' Fate

In a thrilling IPL eliminator match, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a magical yorker that shifted the momentum decisively in favor of Mumbai Indians, knocking Gujarat Titans out of the tournament. With this crucial wicket in the 14th over, Bumrah’s precise bowling helped Mumbai secure their spot in Qualifier-2.

Bumrah’s Match-Winning Yorker

Gujarat Titans had built hope through a quick 84-run partnership between Sai Sudarshan and Washington Sundar. But Bumrah’s perfectly executed yorker clean bowled Washington Sundar for 48 runs, breaking the partnership and halting GT’s comeback.

Called Cricket’s ‘Vaccine’

Former Indian pacer Varun Aaron praised Bumrah’s extraordinary impact, calling him “the vaccine of cricket” — a bowler with a cure for every batting threat. On ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out, Aaron highlighted Bumrah’s economical spell (1 wicket for 27 runs in 4 overs) as the turning point that swung the match away from Gujarat Titans.

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene’s trust in Bumrah is evident, often giving him the ball in tough moments — and Bumrah consistently delivers.

Match Summary

Mumbai Indians posted a strong total of 228/5 in 20 overs batting first. Gujarat Titans managed only 208/6 in response, losing by 20 runs and ending their IPL 2025 journey.

Mumbai now advances to Qualifier-2 to face Punjab Kings, with Bumrah playing a key role in their campaign.