In a mid-season shake-up, the Mumbai Indians have signed in South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch as a replacement for another South African player, Lizaad Williams, ruled out of IPL 2025. MI confirmed his signing on its official channels, with the announcement only coming just before the start of the tournament.

He fetched a sum of precious price at the IPL 2025 auction and has not made it into the training camps because he suffered from an injury. MI did not speak about the specific conditions that would cause him to be absent, with his unavailability leading the side to look for an eventual replacement.

Corbin Bosch comes in to fill the void. He is a 29-year-old all-rounder who can bowl at a sharp seam and bat in the lower middle order. Recently, his performances in domestic and franchise cricket have made him a promising candidate for an IPL gig.

He has made a name for himself as one of the more reliable bowlers out there having played in the SA20 League and other T20 circuits, while he can also increase the scoring rate when needed. In the past, he had been part of the Rajasthan Royals setup as a net bowler so IPL is right up his alley.

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Bosch is signed as a replacement player for Lizaad Williams who is ruled out of the tournament. pic.twitter.com/v92peRzgI4

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Bosch's inclusion is, in fact, a much-needed addition that provides Mumbai Indians with substantial depth in their bowling attack, complemented by Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, and Jason Behrendorff. MI has a rich history of grooming overseas talent, so Bosch will be keen to make the utmost of this golden opportunity.

This time around, five-time IPL champions have taken a few strategic decisions regarding their squad, focusing on a balanced mix of youth and experience. After the exit of key players from last season, the team management was looking to find the fresh faces who would be able to come up to the occasion. 

With Bosch being included, MI fans will be very eager to see how he fits into the team and whether he can make a significant impact in the biggest T20 league in the world.

5 Players Who Can Replace Jasprit Bumrah in Mumbai Indians

1. Trent Boult (Left-arm Fast Bowler)

Trent Boult is the 1st choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah.One of the best left-arm pacers in world cricket, known for his swing in the powerplay and ability to take early wickets. Previously he played for Rajasthan Royals and in a mega auction mumbai indians bought him.

He has been the best bowler in T20 leagues, taking 31 wickets in 15 matches for MI NY in Major League Cricket with an impressive average of 15.12 and a strike rate of 11.0, meaning he gets a wicket almost every second over. In the IPL, he has played 104 matches and picked up 121 wickets, with best figures of 4/18 and an economy of 8.29 runs per over. He has also performed well in other leagues like SA20, ILT20, and BBL, consistently taking wickets.

2. Deepak Chahar (Right-arm Medium-Fast Bowler)

Deepak Chahar is the 2nd choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. A powerplay specialist with exceptional swing bowling skills, experienced in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and capable of contributing with the bat.

He has played for two teams in the IPL, featuring in 81 matches and bowling 1,669 deliveries while conceding 2,221 runs. Over his career, he has picked up 77 wickets, with his best bowling performance being 4/13. He averages 28.84 runs per wicket, has an economy rate of 7.98 runs per over, and takes a wicket roughly every 21.6 balls. He has also managed two four-wicket hauls but hasn’t taken a five-wicket haul yet in the IPL.

3. Lizaad Williams (Right-arm Fast Bowler)

Lizaad Williams is the 3rd choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. Lizaad Williams is a fast-medium bowler. He has also played international matches also.

He had a tough time in the IPL with Delhi Capitals, playing just 2 matches and taking only 1 wicket while being quite expensive with an economy of 12.00. However, he was much better in SA20 for Joburg Super Kings, where he took 20 wickets in 12 games with a solid average of 15.90 and best figures of 4/26.

4. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Right-arm Off-spin Bowler)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman is the 4th choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. A mystery spinner with variations, particularly effective in T20s, with IPL experience at Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

He was outstanding in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), taking 26 wickets in 18 matches with a brilliant average of 14.46 and keeping things tight with an economy of 5.61. In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), he also did well, picking up 25 wickets in 22 games with a solid average of 18.40 and an economy of 5.34. However, he struggled in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he managed just 6 wickets in 11 matches, proving to be expensive with an economy of 8.65 and a high bowling average of 63.50.

5. Venkata Satyanarayana(Right-arm Fast Bowler)

Venkata Satyanarayana is the 5th choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. He showed his skills in the First class cricket and in 2025 Mi was picked in IPL Auction.

He has played 7 T20 matches, taking 7 wickets with best figures of 2/19. On average, he gives away 8.23 runs per over and takes a wicket every 19.5 balls. While he has been decent, he hasn’t had any big performances like four or five-wicket hauls yet.

Delhi Capitals have brought in South African fast bowler Lizaad Williams to fill in for Harry Brook, who had to step back from IPL 2024 due to his grandmother’s passing away.

Williams is set to make his IPL debut after being signed by the Capitals for a base price of INR 50 lakh. His addition will strengthen the team’s pace attack, which already includes players like Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Jhye Richardson, and Mukesh Kumar. Additionally, the team boasts two pace-bowling all-rounders in Mitchell Marsh and Sumit Kumar.

Notably, Lungi Ngidi, another South African pacer in the Capitals’ squad, has opted out of the tournament to focus on his recovery from a lower-back injury sustained during the SA20 earlier in the year.

Lizaad Williams joins Delhi Capitals

With 106 wickets from 83 T20 matches at an average of 19.76, Williams brings a wealth of experience to the Capitals. He made his debut for South Africa in April 2022 and has since represented the country in two Tests, four ODIs, and 11 T20Is. Williams was also part of South Africa’s squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he featured in a match against Bangladesh.

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His joining impacts the team

His recent performance in the SA20 league, where he claimed 15 wickets for Joburg Super Kings, demonstrates his form and potential impact in the IPL. Williams’ arrival comes at a crucial time for the Capitals, as Mitchell Marsh is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, which is expected to keep him out of action for at least a week.

Currently positioned at the bottom of the points table with four defeats in five matches, the Capitals are hopeful that Williams’ inclusion will provide the boost they need to turn their fortunes around in the tournament.