Jasprit Bumrah achieved a historic milestone throughout Mumbai Indians’ (MI) thrilling IPL 2025 encounter in opposition to Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) on the Wankhede Stadium. The star pacer surpassed Lasith Malinga to change into the very best wicket-taker within the historical past of the Mumbai franchise.
Each Bumrah and Malinga, legends of their time, have been loyal servants for MI, enjoying their whole IPL careers for the staff. Bumrah’s consistency and match-winning talents have now formally positioned him above his iconic mentor.
Jasprit Bumrah goes previous Lasith Malinga
The particular second got here when Bumrah was launched into the assault within the third over of LSG’s innings. He struck instantly with a pointy, back-of-length supply aimed toward center and leg stump. Aiden Markram tried to work it throughout the road however acquired an inside edge, and Naman Dhir at backward sq. leg accomplished a sensible catch. With that dismissal, Bumrah clinched his 171st IPL wicket for MI, shifting forward of Malinga’s long-standing report. The Wankhede crowd rose to its ft, acknowledging one in all Mumbai Indians’ biggest match-winners.
High wicket takers for Mumbai Indians in IPL
- 171 wickets* – Jasprit Bumrah (141 innings)
- 170 wickets – Lasith Malinga (137 innings)
- 127 wickets – Harbhajan Singh (154 innings)
With loads of matches nonetheless forward this season, Bumrah’s tally is just anticipated to develop, additional cementing his standing as an MI legend and one of many best quick bowlers in IPL historical past.
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Mumbai Indians’ robust batting effort
Earlier within the day, Lucknow Tremendous Giants gained the toss and opted to discipline. MI’s batting unit made full use of the situations as Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton offered a flying begin. Rickelton performed a fluent innings, scoring 58 runs, whereas Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with a brisk 54, making certain that the hosts posted an imposing complete of 215/7. The momentum generated by the highest order set the stage completely for Bumrah and the bowlers to capitalize.
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