IPL facts: Most wickets for Mumbai Indians

Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket taker for Mumbai Indians with 174 wickets. Lets take a look at the other players on this list.

Sayantan DharApr 29, 2025, 12:05 PM3 min read
IPL facts: Most wickets for Mumbai Indians
Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket taker for Mumbai Indians with 174 wickets. Lets take a look at the other players on this list.

Mumbai Indians are one of the most successful teams in IPL history. They’ve won the title five times and are known for having some of the best bowlers in the league.

Throughout the seasons, MI has produced some of the finest bowling talents of the modern era. The combination of legendary pacers and crafty spinners has played a huge role in their success.  

1. Jasprit Bumrah (2013-present, 174* wickets)

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Jasprit Bumrah celebrating his wicket against CSK. Image | Jagran English

Since his debut in 2013, Jasprit Bumrah has been the leader of MI's bowling attack. He is known for his pin-point yorkers, deceptive slower balls and as a death over specialist. With 174 wickets, Bumrah has surpassed Lasith Malinga as the highest wicket taker for MI including his best figures 5/10.

2. Lasith Malinga (2009-2019, 170 wickets)

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Lasith Malinga enjoying his last IPL campaign in 2019. Image | The Indian Express

Slinga Malinga is undoubtedly MI's one of the most iconic players. Known for his deadly yorkers and unorthodox bowling action, Malinga was MI's leading wicket taker throught the seasons. With the best figures of 5/13, he was the purple cap holder in the 4th edition of the IPL.

3. Harbhajan Singh (2008-2017, 127 wickets)

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Harbhajan Singh during his time in Mumbai Indians. Image | IndiaTV

The Turbanator, Harbhajan Singh was a crucial bowler during his tenure in MI. Being an experienced off-spinner, he provided control and important break-throughs in the middle overs. His best bowling figures of 5/18 came in the 4th edition and he also played an important role in MI's 1st title.

4. Mitchell McClenaghan (2015-2019, 71 wickets)

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Mitchell McClenaghan celebrating a wicket. Image | Mumbai Indians

McClenaghan was known for aggressive bowling which helped him bag wickets during crucial moments. With his fierce pace, the kiwi added firepower to MI's bowling attack. He has the best bowling figure of 4/21 against Gujrat Lions in the 2016 season.

5. Kieron Pollard (2010-2022, 69 wickets)

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Kieron Pollard during his time in Mumbai Indians. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Being an all-rounder, Kieron Pollard has made some key contributions as a medium pacer for MI. Often called the "man with the golden arm", Pollard had knack for breaking partnerships during crunch situations. He has his career-best figures of 4/44 against the Rajasthan Royals.

6. Hardik Pandya (2015- 2025, 65* wickets)

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Hardik Pandya celebrating a wicket. Image | The Statesman

The current captain of MI, Hardik Pandya is known for his versatility in his bowling. Though he can be expensive at times, Pandya has delivered wickets during the powerplay, middle overs, and at the death. With the best figures of 5/36, he has been one of the key players for MI over many years.

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7. Krunal Pandya (2016-2021, 51* wickets)

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Krunal Pandya celebrating a wicket for the Mumbai Indians. Image | Times Of India

Krunal Pandya was known for his tight bowling during the middle overs. With his economical bowling, he had the ability to control the run-rate and bowl during pressure situations. Krunal proved to be a valuable asset to the MI's squad and has the best bowling figures of 5/36.

Sayantan Dhar

Sayantan Dhar is an intern at Sportzpoint who loves and breaths football. Sayantan has a knack of following Indian and European football leagues. Whenever he is not following football, he is busy thinking football.

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