Mumbai Indians has bagged the most IPL trophies of the league, making it the most ideal team of the league. The team has been steeped with excellent players over the years who contributed to make the team win the trophies. Mumbai fit in the best team as it propels in all departments. Following are the top 5 bowlers who have contributed the most on the franchise’s behalf.
Sri Lankan, called as Yorker King Lasith Malinga has dominated the Indian Premier League with his lethal bowing. Maling was known to create the fear inspiring atmosphere with his brutal pace among the batsman. Malinga spent a solid 10 years with Mumbai and amassed 170 dashing wickets in just 122 matches with an average of 19.79.
While playing for Mumbai Indians as their leading bowler for 9 years, pace bowler with a distinctive action has taken 145 wickets in just 120 matches with a bowling average of 23.30. The figure is an example that Bumrah’s contribution for the team was major.
Harbhajan Singh also called as Bhajji was with Mumbai since the inauguration of the league and played till 2017. Right-arm spinner has earned 3rd spot on the list of highest wicket takers for the franchise. He took 127 wickets in 136 matches with a bowling average of 26.64.
Mitchell McClenaghan
The left-arm medium pacer has been able to secure 4th spot on the list. McClenaghan has played for Mumbai from 2015 to 2019 and took 71 wickets in just 56 matches with an average of 25.39. He was a key left arm bowler for the franchise.
Kieran Pollard
The explosive batter Pollard was a key asset for the Mumbai Indians. The player had spent more than 10 years with the franchise and contributed with both bat and ball. Pollard named 69 wickets to his account as a bowler in 189 matches with a bowling average of 31.59. Despite not being their main bowler, Pollard earned this spot as a batting all-rounder.
