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2 SourcesIndia
thebalanced.newsJasprit Bumrah Records Lowest Wicket Tally in IPL 2026 Season
Jasprit Bumrah experienced a challenging 2026 IPL season, playing 13 matches for Mumbai Indians and taking only four wickets, marking his lowest wicket tally in over a decade. Despite an economy rate of 8.36, his average was 102.5, with nine matches yielding no wickets. This season was the first time Bumrah played more than 10 matches and ended with single-digit wickets, reflecting a notable dip compared to his previous performances.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
35%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on sports performance without political framing, presenting factual information about Bumrah's IPL statistics. Both sources highlight his career achievements alongside the recent decline, maintaining a neutral tone centered on sports analysis rather than political perspectives.
Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)
The overall sentiment is mixed, combining recognition of Bumrah's past successes with an emphasis on his underwhelming 2026 season. The tone is factual and measured, avoiding sensationalism while acknowledging the player's performance challenges.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | Jasprit Bumrah's Dismal IPL 2026 Season Sets Embarrassing Record; Hits Low No Bowler In History Has Hit Before | Center | Negative |
| news18 | First Time In 11 Years, Jasprit Bumrah Fails To... | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 24 May, 10:21 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1824 May, 10:21 amFirst Time In 11 Years, Jasprit Bumrah Fails To...
- 2timesnow24 May, 12:35 pmJasprit Bumrah's Dismal IPL 2026 Season Sets Embarrassing Record; Hits Low No Bowler In History Has Hit Before
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 24 May 2026
- Key entities
- Mumbai IndiansJasprit BumrahWicketRajasthan RoyalsIndiaCaptain (cricket)Over (cricket)Bowling (cricket)Gujarat TitansSai SudharsanEconomy rateSanju Samson
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