Well, the situation gets a bit more arduous for the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise in the upcoming IPL 2025 season as the team’s ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, suffers a lower back injury. After sitting out of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025, Jasprit Bumrah is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Although, according to his medical reports and medical personnel, Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t suffered any major injury, he is instructed to take rest and might end up missing the few two to three weeks of the upcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) commencing on 22 March 2025.
In this article we will take a look at the top three players who might replace Jasprit Bumrah in the first few weeks of the IPL 2025 season.
Top 3 Players Who Might Replace Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2025
Deepak Chahar
At the first spot in our list of the top three players who might replace Jasprit Bumrah in the first few weeks of the IPL 2025 season, we have Indian bowling all-rounder, Deepak Chahar. The Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise bought Deepak Chahar for a whopping INR 9.25 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah in November 2024.
As of February 2025, Deepak Chahar has featured in a total of 81 IPL matches and bowled a phenomenal total of 1,669 deliveries, conceding a total of 2,221* runs. Additionally, Deepak Chahar has also picked up a total of 77 wickets in his IPL career so far with the best bowling figures of 4/13. With an exceptional economy rate of 7.98 runs per over, Deepak Chahar can undoubtedly be the Mumbai Indians’ reliable choice as a substitute for the ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
Trent Boult
Often hailed as one of the most dreadful bowlers in international cricket, New Zealand bowling sensation Trent Boult is at the second spot in our list of the top three players who might replace Jasprit Bumrah in the first few weeks of the IPL 2025 season. Trent Boult, who represented the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise in the IPL 2024 season, has been officially picked up by the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise for a staggering INR 12.5 crore for the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
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So far, Trent Boult has played a record total of 104 IPL matches and has picked up a total of 121 wickets. The bowling sensation of New Zealand, Trent Boult, has the best bowling figures of 4/18 and a phenomenal economy rate of 8.29 runs per over. Often regarded as one of the most consistent performers in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Trent Boult could undoubtedly be a reliable replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
With prior experience of performing with the leading IPL franchises, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mujeeb Ur Rahman is at the third spot in our list of the top three players who might replace Jasprit Bumrah in the first few weeks of the IPL 2025. Mujeeb Ur Rahman was officially picked up by the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise for a whopping INR 2 crores.
In addition to the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mujeeb Ur Rahman also has immense exposure of dealing with high-pressure situations, having played in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL). Talking about his dynamic experience in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mujeeb Ur Rahman has played a total of 19 IPL matches, picking up a total of 19 wickets at an economy rate of 8.18 and boasting best bowling figures of 3/27.
