Jasprit Bumrah on brink of scripting big milestone for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, just 6 wickets shy of stunning feat

Jasprit Bumrah will continue to be a crucial part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. He will once again feature under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction, MI retained their core group of players, including Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Hardik, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma. Bumrah was the top priority for the franchise, and his retention came at a significant cost, with a salary of Rs 18 crore.

Jasprit Bumrah, who joined the Mumbai Indians in 2013, is on the verge of creating history for the Paltans. With 165 wickets to his name, he currently ranks second on MI's all-time wicket-takers list. Bumrah is just six wickets away from surpassing Lasith Malinga, who holds the record for the most wickets taken for the Mumbai Indians.

Lasith Malinga finished his career with an impressive record of 170 wickets for the Mumbai Indians. He remained loyal to the franchise throughout his IPL career, playing exclusively for MI in 122 matches. Malinga's wicket-taking prowess made him the IPL's leading wicket-taker for an extended period. He made his final appearance for MI in the IPL 2019 final. Following his retirement as a player, Malinga continues to be associated with the Mumbai Indians, serving as the franchise's bowling coach.

Jasprit Bumrah has the potential to become the first bowler in Mumbai Indians' history to claim 200 wickets in the IPL. Given his current trajectory, he is likely to achieve this huge milestone within the next couple of seasons.

Jasprit Bumrah made his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians in 2013. He was retained by the franchise in the 2014 mega-auction. Following his India debut in 2016, Bumrah became a key player for both Mumbai Indians and the Indian national team. MI recognised his immense value and retained him in the 2018, 2022, and 2025 mega-auctions.

Jasprit Bumrah has never captained the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. However, he currently serves as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team. He has led the team in three Test matches, notching 2 wins and one defeat.