Wankhede has extra pace and bounce in the surface compared to most IPL venues. Bumrah's unusual wrist position and release exploits this bounce to generate sharp lift that disturbs batters' timing. He has taken 28 wickets at Wankhede in IPL — the most by any bowler at this venue.
Bumrah vs KKR
KKR's batting lineup has a history of struggling against Bumrah. He has dismissed top KKR batters including Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer and Rinku Singh multiple times. With Ajinkya Rahane leading a KKR batting lineup that lacks Pathirana's bowling threat, expect MI to trust Bumrah with crucial overs.
At ₹11cr — Is He Worth It?
At ₹11cr Bumrah is the most expensive bowler in MI's lineup. But his average fantasy return of 55 points per match means his points-per-credit ratio is exceptional. He is worth every credit. The only scenario where you drop Bumrah from your team is if you are building an ultra-aggressive high-risk team and need credits elsewhere — even then, reconsider.
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