NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared a touching moment with franchise legend Lasith Malinga after surpassing him to become MIโs all-time leading wicket-taker. Following a fiery spell of 4/22 against Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium , Bumrah moved past Malingaโs 170 wickets, now boasting 174 scalps for the five-time champions.
After MIโs emphatic 54-run win, a heartwarming clip posted by the franchise on social media platforms captured a special exchange between the two icons.
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When praised, Bumrah humbly said, "Malinga is still better," to which the Sri Lankan maestro replied, "He is the best." The video quickly went viral, delighting cricket fans across the globe.
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Inside the jubilant MI dressing room, seasoned left-arm pacer Trent Boult awarded Bumrah - the Best Bowler trophy. Urged to give a speech, Bumrah kept it simple: "We are not complacent, we are really clinical. Let's keep the momentum going."
Earlier, Ryan Rickelton 's blistering 58 laid the platform for Mumbaiโs 215/7 before Suryakumar Yadav โs fireworks added the finishing touches. During Lucknowโs chase, Bumrahโs relentless spell shattered the Super Giantsโ top and middle order, sealing MI's fifth consecutive win.
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Rohit Sharma , handing out the Best Batter awards, praised Rickelton and Suryakumar, saying, "The foundation laid by Ryan was superb, and Surya finished it brilliantly."
The win propelled Mumbai Indians to third place with 12 points from 10 matches. They will aim to extend their streak against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday.
After MIโs emphatic 54-run win, a heartwarming clip posted by the franchise on social media platforms captured a special exchange between the two icons.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
When praised, Bumrah humbly said, "Malinga is still better," to which the Sri Lankan maestro replied, "He is the best." The video quickly went viral, delighting cricket fans across the globe.
WATCH:
344* wickets in #TATAIPL - ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆย ๐ฏ๐ฅ@ril_foundation | #ESADay #EducationAndSportsForAll #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #MIvLSG pic.twitter.com/C8RwtBdn6R
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 27, 2025
Inside the jubilant MI dressing room, seasoned left-arm pacer Trent Boult awarded Bumrah - the Best Bowler trophy. Urged to give a speech, Bumrah kept it simple: "We are not complacent, we are really clinical. Let's keep the momentum going."
"๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ" ๐ฅ
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 28, 2025
Some banter, crediting the entire bowling unit & finally the best bowler award - from Boulty to Jassi bhai ๐ ๐ฏ#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #MIvLSG pic.twitter.com/rVP0zf2TT5
Earlier, Ryan Rickelton 's blistering 58 laid the platform for Mumbaiโs 215/7 before Suryakumar Yadav โs fireworks added the finishing touches. During Lucknowโs chase, Bumrahโs relentless spell shattered the Super Giantsโ top and middle order, sealing MI's fifth consecutive win.
Who's that IPL player?
Rohit Sharma , handing out the Best Batter awards, praised Rickelton and Suryakumar, saying, "The foundation laid by Ryan was superb, and Surya finished it brilliantly."
Batting so good, we had two best batter awardees last night ๐ ๐ฅ
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 28, 2025
เคตเคฐเคเคพ เคเฅเคฒเคพเคธ, Ryan & Surya Dada ๐#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPLย #MIvLSG pic.twitter.com/5zX4qhcDek
The win propelled Mumbai Indians to third place with 12 points from 10 matches. They will aim to extend their streak against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday.
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