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IPL 2026 — Why Is Jasprit Bumrah Not Playing Against Rajasthan Royals?
Hardik Pandya said Bumrah was rested as a precaution, and Deepak Chahar replaced him in the XI.
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Mumbai Indians faced Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium without premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah, as Captain Hardik Pandya confirmed the pacer was rested for this final IPL 2026 match.
- Management intentionally rested Bumrah as a precautionary measure to manage his physical workload, as he dealt with a persistent 'niggle' throughout the 2026 tournament cycle that disrupted his rhythm.
- Bumrah struggled statistically during this difficult season, failing to reach 5 wickets across 13 innings and ending with an economy rate of 8.37, while Shardul Thakur replaced him in the starting lineup.
- While Mumbai Indians have already been eliminated from the tournament, Rajasthan Royals require a victory to secure a playoff spot, making this 69th match critical for their Indian Premier League qualification.
- Bumrah will also miss India's upcoming ODI and Test squads against Afghanistan next month for workload management, though he is expected to return during the white-ball series against England later this year.
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Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing vs Rajasthan Royals in MI's final league game of IPL 2026?
The 69th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 sees Mumbai Indians hosting Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The two sides meet on May 24, and while MI have already been eliminated from the tournament, Rajasthan Royals are still in the running, and a win would see them reach the playoffs of the tournament. With the clash kicking off, Mumbai Indians revealed that they are taking on Rajasthan Royals without the se…
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