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Jasprit Bumrah Matches Malinga's MI Wicket Record, Faces Criticism Over On-Field Conduct

The Mumbai Indians pacer also became the fastest Indian to 300 T20 wickets but drew ire for not checking on Abhinav Manohar after a contentious delivery.

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Overview

  • Jasprit Bumrah tied Lasith Malinga's record as Mumbai Indians' highest wicket-taker with 170 IPL scalps in 138 matches.
  • He achieved another milestone by becoming the fastest Indian to reach 300 T20 wickets, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's record.
  • During the MI vs. SRH IPL 2025 match, Bumrah delivered a near waist-high full toss that hit Abhinav Manohar, causing him to fall.
  • Fans criticized Bumrah on social media for failing to check on Manohar after the incident, questioning his sportsmanship.
  • Despite the controversy, Bumrah remains a key figure for MI, contributing to their recent three-match winning streak in IPL 2025.