IPL 2025: Bumrah Matches Malinga’s MI Wicket Record
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Synopsis
On April 23, 2025, Jasprit Bumrah equaled Lasith Malinga's record for the most wickets taken for Mumbai Indians in IPL history during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Key Takeaways
- Bumrah equals Malinga’s MI wicket record at 170.
- Historic wicket of Klaasen marks milestone.
- Bumrah achieves this in his 138th IPL match.
- MI uses a strategic rotation for bowlers.
- Bumrah ranks 8th in all-time IPL wicket-takers.
Hyderabad, April 23 (NationPress) Renowned Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is making a significant mark in the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the 41st match of the ongoing IPL 2025 season, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Bumrah achieved yet another incredible milestone by matching Lasith Malinga’s long-held record for the most wickets for the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Bumrah, a cornerstone of MI’s bowling lineup for nearly ten years, reached this milestone with the last ball of his spell against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), claiming the wicket of the formidable Heinrich Klaasen. This wicket marked his only dismissal in the match, yet it was historic, bringing Bumrah's total to 170 wickets for the Mumbai Indians, equaling the legendary Sri Lankan bowler Malinga, who has held the record since 2019.
This match represented Bumrah’s 138th IPL appearance for MI, in contrast to Malinga’s 122 matches. With MI implementing a rotation strategy for their bowlers this season, Bumrah has been utilized thoughtfully in crucial situations, showcasing his unwavering performance.
After Bumrah and Malinga, Harbhajan Singh stands third on MI’s all-time wicket-takers list with 127 wickets, while Mitchell McClenaghan (71) and Kieron Pollard (69) complete the top five.
Bumrah’s impressive tally also elevates him to the eighth spot on the all-time highest wicket-takers list in IPL history. He now shares this elite status in the tournament’s rich legacy of bowlers. Currently, the leading wicket-taker is Yuzvendra Chahal from Rajasthan Royals, with 214 wickets. Following him are Piyush Chawla (192) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (189) in second and third place, respectively.
