The 30-year-old fast bowler achieved a milestone in his IPL career by claiming his 150th wicket during the match against Delhi Capitals. It was in the 16th over of the second innings when he dismissed Abhishek Porel. Porel mistimed a shot off a full toss from Bumrah, resulting in a simple catch for Tim David at long-on. This landmark places Bumrah as the second-highest wicket-taker for the Mumbai Indians franchise, behind only Malinga, who has an impressive tally of 195 wickets.
Bumrah's journey in the IPL began in 2013 with a memorable debut where he dismissed Virat Kohli. Since then, he has been a consistent performer, earning praise and securing a permanent place in the national team. His standout season came in 2020, where he took 27 wickets from 15 matches while maintaining an impressive economy rate since 2016, conceding runs at less than eight runs per over.
Furthermore, Bumrah's 150-wicket feat positions him at the tenth spot in the list of all-time IPL wicket-takers. This achievement also marks his 150th wicket for Mumbai Indians in T20 cricket, . Notably, Bumrah joins an elite club alongside Lasith Malinga, as the only other player to surpass the 150-wicket mark for Mumbai Indians, with Malinga boasting 195 wickets.
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