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Mumbai Indians Bowlers Who Took The Most IPL Wickets
Mumbai Indians’ top five wicket-taking bowlers in IPL with surprising stats that prove why MI became one of the strongest teams.
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Top 5 Bowlers with the Most Wickets for Mumbai Indians in IPL
Mumbai Indians (MI) is one of the most successful teams in IPL. The team has won the IPL title five times. A big reason behind their success has been their strong bowling attack. Especially between 2013 and 2020, when the team won four of those five titles, their bowlers were in great form.
Over 18 seasons, many bowlers have played well for MI, but some have taken many wickets and helped the team win matches. In this article, we will talk about the top five bowlers who have taken the most wickets for MI in IPL history.
5. Kieron Pollard – 69 wickets
Kieron Pollard was not only a good batter but also bowled when needed. He played for MI from 2010 to 2022 and took 69 wickets in that time. He bowled in 107 innings and had an economy rate of 8.79. His best bowling performance was 4 wickets for 44 runs.
4. Mitchell McClenaghan – 71 wickets
Mitchell McClenaghan was a strong fast bowler for MI. He played from 2015 to 2019 and took 71 wickets in 56 matches. His bowling average was 25.39, and his economy rate was 8.49. He often took wickets in the middle overs and helped the team.
3. Harbhajan Singh – 127 wickets
Harbhajan Singh played for MI from 2008 to 2017 and took 127 wickets. He was a key player in the first 10 years of the team. His economy rate was just 6.95, which is very good in T20 matches. His best bowling figure was 5 wickets for 18 runs.
2. Lasith Malinga – 170 wickets
Lasith Malinga was one of the most trusted bowlers for MI. He played from 2009 to 2019 and took 170 wickets in 122 matches. His yorker deliveries were very difficult to face. For a long time, he was the top wicket-taker in IPL history.
1. Jasprit Bumrah – 170 wickets
Jasprit Bumrah recently reached 170 wickets during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, matching Malinga’s record. He did this in 138 matches, which is 16 more matches than Malinga. Bumrah started playing for MI in 2013 and has been with the team ever since.
Mumbai Indians have won many matches because of their bowlers. These five bowlers have been very important for the team and are among the top wicket-takers in MI history. Especially Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga have played a big role in the team’s success.
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