Jasprit Bumrah is an Indian cricketer, widely regarded as one of the best fast bowlers in the world across all formats. Bumrah is very likely to be rested for India’s final Asia Cup 2025 group-stage match against Oman on September 19, 2025. The Indian team management plans to keep Bumrah fresh for the demanding Super Four stage and potential matches ahead, including the final, with Arshdeep Singh or Harshit Rana likely to take his place in the playing XI.
Reason for Bumrah’s Exclusion
India has already qualified for the Super Four stage, making the Oman match inconsequential for progression. The team management wants Bumrah fully charged for a demanding schedule ahead, which could mean four matches in seven days if India reaches the final.
Likely Replacements
Either Arshdeep Singh or Harshit Rana will likely step in for Bumrah. Reports suggest Arshdeep may have a slight edge due to his ability to bowl effectively at the death and his proximity to 100 T20I wickets, but Harshit Rana remains a strong contender given his wicket-taking form.
Career Stats of Arshdeep Singh
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Avg | Economy | BBF | 5W |
| IPL | 82 | 97 | 26.49 | 8.98 | 5/32 | 1 |
| T20Is | 63 | 99 | 18.3 | 8.3 | 4/9 | 0 |
Career Stats of Harshit Rana
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Avg | Economy | BBF | 5W |
| IPL | 34 | 40 | 25.73 | 9.51 | 3/24 | 0 |
| T20Is | 1 | 3 | 11.00 | 8.25 | 3/33 | 0 |
India’s Probable XI vs Oman (without Bumrah)
| Shubman Gill (vc) |
| Abhishek Sharma |
| Tilak Varma |
| Suryakumar Yadav |
| Sanju Samson (wk) |
| Hardik Pandya |
| Axar Patel |
| Shivam Dube |
| Arshdeep Singh |
| Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
A final XI selection between Arshdeep and Harshit is still pending, but one is set to feature in the squad in Bumrah’s absence.
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