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“Game Isn’t Over Till Bumrah’s Done Bowling”: AB de Villiers’ Epic Praise After MI vs GT Thriller
New Chandigarh, India, May 31, 2025 – Cricket icon AB de Villiers gave Jasprit Bumrah the ultimate shoutout after the Mumbai Indians pacer’s game-changing spell sealed a nail-biting 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. “This game isn’t over till he’s done bowling,” de Villiers told his son during the tense chase, a moment now echoing across the cricket world. Here’s why Bumrah’s brilliance stole the show.
Bumrah’s Game-Changing Spell
Bumrah was MI’s hero in a high-stakes clash:
- Figures: 4 overs, 1 wicket for 30 runs, with an economy rate of 7.50, the tightest among MI bowlers.
- 19th Over Drama: His pinpoint bowling got rid of Washington Sundar with a leg-stump yorker, breaking GT’s momentum. He also dismissed Sai Sudershan, the tournament’s top scorer.
- Yorker Precision: Delivered three perfect blockhole balls, choking GT’s chase of 173 despite their firepower.
Bumrah’s calm under pressure turned the game in MI’s favor.
AB de Villiers’ Viral Praise
De Villiers, a T20 legend, couldn’t hold back:
- Live on Air: “I just told my son—never count MI out until Bumrah’s done bowling,” he said on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live.
- Post on X: “@JaspritBumrah93 is the best in the business. Period,” he wrote, sparking a wave of fan reactions.
- Stat Spotlight: Bumrah’s 27 wickets in IPL 2025 at a 7.05 economy rate underline his death-over mastery.
His words cemented Bumrah’s status as a clutch performer.
Why Bumrah’s Called the Clutch King
Experts say Bumrah thrives when the heat’s on:
- Pressure-Proof: Teams win 80% of matches when he bowls the 19th over, a stat that shows his nerve.
- Variation Wizard: Switches between slow balls, bouncers, and yorkers to outsmart batsmen, keeping them off balance.
- Big-Game Aura: Shines brightest in knockout matches, like his spell against GT’s in-form lineup.
Bumrah’s knack for delivering in crunch moments sets him apart.
Social Media Goes Wild
Fans lit up X with praise:
- “Bumrah in death overs is like a superpower,” posted @CricketFanatic.
- “Thank heavens he’s Indian,” wrote @MIBlueArmy.
- “Even de Villiers’ son knows you don’t mess with Boom-Boom,” said @IPLForever.
The online buzz reflects Bumrah’s massive following.
What’s Next for Bumrah
Bumrah’s star is still rising:
- T20 World Cup: He’s India’s key weapon for the 2026 tournament in India and Sri Lanka, fresh off his IPL form.
- Purple Cap Chase: Sits second with 27 wickets, trailing Punjab Kings’ Arshdeep Singh.
- MI’s Playoff Push: His spell kept MI’s sixth-title hopes alive, with a Qualifier 2 clash against Punjab Kings on June 1.
Bumrah’s magic keeps fans dreaming big.
