Top 5 bowlers with most wickets for Mumbai Indians in IPL

Only three Mumbai Indians bowlers have taken over 100 wickets in the IPL.

Mumbai Indians (MI) are the joint-most successful team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They have a total of five IPL titles to their name, equal to that of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They were the first team to win five titles in the tournament history; when they defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2020 final.

Interestingly, they won five titles under skipper Rohit Sharma from IPL 2013 to the IPL 2020 seasons and were the most powerful side at one time. Undoubtedly, their dominating bowling attack was a key reason behind their massive success during that period. Over the last 18 seasons, many prominent bowlers have captured numerous wickets for the side.

If we glance MI’s top wicket takers over the last 18 seasons, three bowlers have more than 100 wickets. Moreover, a total of seven bowlers have 50+ wickets while representing MI in the tournament. Below we elaborate on the list of the top five bowlers with the most wickets for MI in the IPL.

Top 5 bowlers with most wickets for Mumbai Indians in IPL

5. Kieron Pollard – 69 wickets

Former MI all-rounder Kieron Pollard grabs the fifth spot on this list. The West Indies cricketer captured 69 wickets for MI during his active years in the IPL. Pollard joined MI in the 2010 season and represented the side till the 2022 edition in 189 games. He captured 69 scalps across 107 innings at an economy of 8.79. The right-arm seamer had an average of 31.59, including best bowling figures of 4/44.

4. Mitchell McClenaghan – 71 wickets

Former New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan captures the fourth spot on this list. The Kiwi pacer picked 71 scalps across 56 games for MI. Interestingly, the left-arm pacer joined the franchise in the 2015 season and was part of the side till the 2019 edition. However, he dominated MI’s pace attack with a bowling average of 25.39 and an economy of 8.49.

3. Harbhajan Singh – 127 wickets

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh takes the third spot on this list with 127 wickets. Notably, the right-arm spinner was a poster boy for MI for the first 10 editions from 2008 to 2017. During his stay, he did a stunning job for the side. Surprisingly, the off-spinner held an excellent economy of 6.95 and a best bowling show of 5/18.

2. Lasith Malinga – 170 wickets

Former Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga clinches the second position on this list. The former right-arm pacer picked 170 wickets during his career and is the second highest wicket taker for the side. He achieved it in 122 games for the five-time champions. Malinga joined MI in the 2009 season and played for the same side till 2019.

1. Jasprit Bumrah – 174 wickets

Jasprit Bumrah steals the top spot on this list with 174 wickets to his name. Ever since he joined the franchise in 2013, he has been a force to reckon with. Bumrah has so far played 139 matches for MI, picking 174 wickets. He also has two five-wicket hauls to his name, with 5/10 being his best bowling figures, which came against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022.

(All stats updated till 27th April, 2025)

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