Known for his unorthodox action on field, 25-year-old Jasprit Bumrah has carved out a niche for himself among Indian bowlers.

With his slinging action off a short run-up, Bumrah makes things very difficult for the batsman, and an IIT professor has decoded the science behind this particular move.

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Jasprit Bumrah's success is down to 'reverse Magnus force', according to IIT-Kanpur professor Sanjay Mittal.

Mittal told Indian Express that Bumrah's speed, seam position and rotational speed of 1,000 RPM gives 0.1 spin ratio for the ball, which puts it into reverse Magnus effect regime.

A Reddit user, T_Six_Dracula also shared a very scientific-looking diagram with an explanation, made by the professor.

"A downward force on a ball by Bumrah causes it to dip sharply, which batsmen find difficult to pick," Mittal was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.

Brilliant. This one is by Sanjay Mittal is Professor, Aerospace Engineering, at IIT Kanpur.

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With a unique action, Bumrah will be key to India's chances in the upcoming World Cup with many experts believing the 25-year-old pacer will make all the difference.

Bumrah recently helped Mumbai Indians win a record fourth Indian Premier League title. The Ahmedabad-born lad has so far taken 82 wickets in 77 IPL matches, 85 wickets in 49 ODIs, 49 wickets in 10 Tests and 51 in 42 T20Is.

Agency Inputs: IANS