NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah added another feather to his illustrious cap on Sunday, becoming the leading wicket-taker for the franchise in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. In front of a buzzing Wankhede Stadium crowd, Bumrah achieved the milestone during MI’s clash against Lucknow Super Giants.
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Coming on as first change in just the third over, Bumrah dismissed South African batter Aiden Markram to claim his 171st wicket for Mumbai Indians in 139 matches. With this scalp, Bumrah surpassed Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga, who previously held the record with 170 wickets from 122 games.
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Bumrah, who has played his entire IPL career with MI since debuting in 2013, has been a cornerstone of the franchise’s five-title-winning campaigns. His consistency and ability to deliver under pressure have made him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket.
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Bumrah returned figures of 4 for 22 against LSG, taking his tally to 174. Riding on Bumrah’s exploits, MI registered a commanding 54-run victory to record their fifth successive win of the season.
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh sits third on Mumbai’s all-time list with 127 wickets in 136 matches, followed by Mitchell McClenaghan (71) and Kieron Pollard (69). Current MI captain Hardik Pandya is sixth with 65 wickets.
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On a high-scoring day at Wankhede, Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering 54 off 28 balls and Ryan Rickelton’s 58 helped MI post a daunting 215/7. Suryakumar also crossed the 400-run mark this season and became the tournament’s leading run-scorer, while also completing 4,000 IPL runs.
Most wickets for Mumbai Indians in IPL
- 174 – Jasprit Bumrah
- 170 – Laisth Malinga
- 127 – Harbhajan Singh
- 71 – Mitchell McClenaghan
- 69 – Kieron Pollard
- 65 – Hardik Pandya
Despite Lucknow opting to bowl first, Mumbai’s batters made merry on a batting-friendly surface, with the scoring rate consistently touching 10 runs an over.
Bumrah’s record-breaking feat and MI’s late-season surge have reignited hopes of a playoff spot, as the five-time champions push towards a strong finish in IPL 2025.
