Mumbai Indians (MI) is unquestionably one of the successful sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having been crowned champions five times in the history of IPL. Over the last thirteen seasons, Mumbai Indians have produced some exceptionally great performances from individuals with both bats and balls. From master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to Sri Lankan Pacer Lasith Malinga, to Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, we have seen many great personalities playing for Mumbai Indians. Here are the top 10 best bowlers of Mumbai Indians-
1. Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga is the leading wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in all the seasons, perhaps the most successful, and outstanding bowler in T20s, and he has been a match-winner for the side. In 122 matches, the Sri Lankan fastest bowler has picked up 170 wickets and he leads the charts among all bowlers.
2. Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh is the Indian off-spinner who played a crucial role for Mumbai Indians in acquiring 3 IPL trophies in the past ten years he played for them. His nickname is "Bhajji." Harbhajan Singh successfully took 127 wickets in 136 matches.
3. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah was one of the key bowlers for Mumbai Indians when he played for the team. This Indian is a dream player for any captain in his group who successfully operates both the initial over's of the innings and the death over’s. Unorthodox playing, lethal yorkers, and his speed variations have earned him 109 wickets in 92 matches.
4. Mitchell McClenaghan
Mitchell McClenaghan is an Australian left-arm pacer who spent six years with Mumbai Indians. He joined Mumbai Indians in 2015, and he successfully managed to take 71 wickets in 56 matches which is regarded as impressive bowling.
5. Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard is a West Indies all-rounder, who is playing a crucial role in the Mumbai-based side. He joined Mumbai Indians in 2010. Kieron Pollard has managed to take 60 wickets in 164 matches. Pollard is famous for his high-hitting average as well as his impressive bowling.
6. Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya recently made his ODI debut for India; he successfully managed to take 46 wickets in 71 matches with his slow left-arm orthodox bowling for Mumbai Indians. Krunal Pandya is the older sibling of Hardik Pandya, he always picks up wickets in the middle overs, and this gives them confidence to his team members.
7. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is the younger of the two Pandya brothers. He is a young all-rounder who is making his name in his cricket career with his excellent bowling for the Mumbai Indians. Hardik has managed to take 42 wickets in 80 matches for Rohit Sharma’s side in Mumbai Indians.
8. Munaf Patel
Munaf Patel is the former Indian pace bowler, who only had a few great seasons for the Mumbai Indian's side in which he managed to take 40 wickets in 31 matches. He is famous for taking wickets at the start of the innings during a tournament. This helps, in weakening the confidence of the opposition team.
9. Dhawal Kulkarni
Dhawal Kulkarni is a well-known fast pace bowler in Mumbai Indian's domestic circuit. So far, he has played 36 matches for Mumbai Indians, and he successfully managed to take 34 wickets.
10. Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson is the former Australian left-arm bowler who played for Mumbai Indians for only two seasons. He managed to take 31 wickets in 22 matches. This tall and muscular bowler is famous for his ferocious beamers heading straight towards the batsman’s face.
