Bumrah's Death Bowling This IPL Is Historic

Jasprit Bumrah is rewriting the record books this IPL. His death bowling numbers are nothing short of extraordinary.

After 5 matches: 10 wickets at economy 6.82. Death overs (16-20): Economy 5.92, 6 wickets in 12 overs. No other fast bowler has an economy below 8.0 in death with comparable volume.

43% of his death-over deliveries are full-length (blockhole zone), vs league average of 28%. Boundary percentage against him: just 18%, vs 32% against other pacers.

At Wankhede, his career death-over economy drops to 5.14. The smaller boundaries actually help because his yorker execution means batsmen cannot free their arms.

If MI are to mount a title challenge, Bumrah's death bowling will be the foundation.