Bosch is the leading wicket-taker for South Africa since his debut.
We are halfway into the T20 World Cup 2026 but the anticipation for the IPL 2026 has already begun. The franchises will have a close eye on their players’ performances. Mumbai Indians will be delighted with just how many of their stars have lit up the tournament, including Corbin Bosch.
The Mumbai Indians fast bowler isn’t the biggest name in the South African pace attack but has steadily become one of their most reliable bowling options in the past year. With international form on his side, Bosch is making a strong case to be included in the Mumbai Indians playing XI in the upcoming IPL 2026.
The 31-year-old right-arm pacer made his T20 international debut for South Africa in July last year. Since then, Corbin Bosch has been their most prolific bowler in the format. He has featured in 18 T20Is, picking up 27 scalps at an excellent economy rate of 7.64.
Bosch has been their second most economical bowler in this period. Among those with more than five wickets, only Lungi Ngidi has an economy of less than eight. His biggest value comes in the death overs, where he has conceded runs at 7.63 after bowling 19 overs.
In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, he has snared five wickets from three games, including 3 for 12 off his four overs against the UAE. With consistent performances, Bosch has made a good case to be a frontline pacer for Mumbai Indians alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
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So the question that begs is can Mumbai Indians fit Corbin Bosch into their playing XI? If we look at their overseas roster for IPL 2026, they have a pair for each role. Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton are vying for the wicketkeeper spot. They have Mitch Santner and AM Ghazanfar as spin options, while Will Jacks and Sherfane Rutherford will be fighting for the lower middle order role.
In the pace department, they have Trent Boult as the primary overseas pick. For Bosch to find a place in the line-up, MI have to sacrifice one of Santner or Boult.
Leaving out Boult may seem a big decision but his recent form has not been promising. Since last year, Boult has conceded runs at 8.43, and his new ball threat has reduced significantly. Having Bosch in the eleven to strengthen death overs bowling.
They can also explore the option of playing an Indian spinner, and having both Boult and Bosch in the attack. Either way, they have to make a decision.
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