Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Jasprit Bumrah vs Lasith Malinga IPL stats, quick answer: Jasprit Bumrah has taken more IPL wickets, while Lasith Malinga took his wickets more often and slightly more cheaply. Both are Mumbai Indians legends with multiple titles. By a small margin, Bumrah is the better all-phase bowler; Malinga was the more lethal wicket taker.
- Matches: Jasprit Bumrah 158, Lasith Malinga 122
- Wickets: Jasprit Bumrah 187 (econ 7.34), Lasith Malinga 170 (econ 7.14)
- IPL titles: Jasprit Bumrah 3, Lasith Malinga 4
Why This Comparison Is Worth Making
Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah are the two greatest bowlers in Mumbai Indians history, and Bumrah grew up as a bowler alongside Malinga in the Mumbai dressing room. Both built their careers on yorkers and unusual actions, and both bowled the most important overs for title-winning sides.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Lasith Malinga IPL Stats: Career Numbers Side by Side
| Metric | Jasprit Bumrah | Lasith Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 158 | 122 |
| Seasons | 13 | 9 |
| Wickets | 187 | 170 |
| Economy | 7.34 | 7.14 |
| Balls per wicket | 19.4 | 16.6 |
| Best bowling | 5/10 | 5/13 |
| Player of the match | 10 | 6 |
| Titles | 3 | 4 |
Per match, Jasprit Bumrah has contributed 1.18 wickets and Lasith Malinga 1.39 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah has won player of the match once every 15.8 games, Lasith Malinga once every 20.3.
Season-by-Season Parallel
| Season | Jasprit Bumrah | Lasith Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | 18 wkts, econ 6.30 (13 m) |
| 2010 | – | 15 wkts, econ 7.02 (13 m) |
| 2011 | – | 28 wkts, econ 5.95 (16 m) |
| 2012 | – | 22 wkts, econ 6.31 (14 m) |
| 2013 | 3 wkts, econ 10.00 (2 m) | 20 wkts, econ 7.16 (17 m) |
| 2014 | 5 wkts, econ 7.59 (11 m) | 16 wkts, econ 6.46 (10 m) |
| 2015 | 3 wkts, econ 12.27 (4 m) | 24 wkts, econ 7.40 (15 m) |
| 2016 | 15 wkts, econ 7.81 (14 m) | – |
| 2017 | 20 wkts, econ 7.42 (16 m) | 11 wkts, econ 8.52 (12 m) |
| 2018 | 17 wkts, econ 6.89 (14 m) | – |
| 2019 | 19 wkts, econ 6.63 (16 m) | 16 wkts, econ 9.77 (12 m) |
| 2020 | 27 wkts, econ 6.73 (15 m) | – |
| 2021 | 21 wkts, econ 7.45 (14 m) | – |
| 2022 | 15 wkts, econ 7.18 (14 m) | – |
| 2024 | 20 wkts, econ 6.48 (13 m) | – |
| 2025 | 18 wkts, econ 6.68 (12 m) | – |
| 2026 | 4 wkts, econ 8.37 (13 m) | – |
- 2009: Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 18 wickets at 6.30 an over; Jasprit Bumrah did not play.
- 2010: Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 15 wickets at 7.02 an over; Jasprit Bumrah did not play.
- 2011: Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 28 wickets at 5.95 an over; Jasprit Bumrah did not play.
- 2012: Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 22 wickets at 6.31 an over; Jasprit Bumrah did not play.
- 2013: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 3 wickets at 10.00 an over; Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 20 wickets at 7.16 an over.
- 2014: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 5 wickets at 7.59 an over; Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 16 wickets at 6.46 an over.
- 2015: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 3 wickets at 12.27 an over; Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 24 wickets at 7.40 an over.
- 2016: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 15 wickets at 7.81 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
- 2017: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 20 wickets at 7.42 an over; Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 11 wickets at 8.52 an over.
- 2018: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 17 wickets at 6.89 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
- 2019: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 19 wickets at 6.63 an over; Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) took 16 wickets at 9.77 an over.
- 2020: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 27 wickets at 6.73 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
- 2021: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 21 wickets at 7.45 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
- 2022: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 15 wickets at 7.18 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
- 2024: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 20 wickets at 6.48 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
- 2025: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 18 wickets at 6.68 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
- 2026: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) took 4 wickets at 8.37 an over; Lasith Malinga did not play.
They played in the same IPL season 5 times. In those seasons Jasprit Bumrah finished with more wickets 2 times and Lasith Malinga 3 times (ties counted for neither when equal).
By phase of the innings
| Phase | Jasprit Bumrah wkts (econ) | Lasith Malinga wkts (econ) |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 40 (6.94) | 37 (6.28) |
| Middle (7-15) | 45 (6.58) | 25 (7.41) |
| Death (16-20) | 102 (8.19) | 108 (7.86) |
Jasprit Bumrah has bowled 35% of his balls in the powerplay and 39% at the death; for Lasith Malinga the split is 39% and 40%.
Against each opponent
| Opponent | Jasprit Bumrah wkts (econ) | Lasith Malinga wkts (econ) |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 16 (7.54) | 31 (7.24) |
| Mumbai Indians | – | – |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 29 (7.40) | 14 (7.48) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 26 (7.72) | 20 (7.01) |
| Delhi Capitals | 30 (7.42) | 22 (6.66) |
| Punjab Kings | 24 (6.77) | 22 (8.00) |
| Rajasthan Royals | 19 (6.56) | 11 (7.62) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 19 (7.62) | 13 (7.40) |
| Gujarat Titans | 7 (6.47) | – |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 5 (6.95) | – |
Home, away and neutral
| Venue type | Jasprit Bumrah | Lasith Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 wkts, econ 7.62 | 83 wkts, econ 6.90 |
| Away | 65 wkts, econ 7.26 | 61 wkts, econ 7.72 |
| Neutral | 63 wkts, econ 7.11 | 26 wkts, econ 6.25 |
Peak Seasons Compared
Jasprit Bumrah’s best season was 2020 for Mumbai Indians: 27 wickets in 15 matches at an economy rate of 6.73, best 4/14.
Lasith Malinga’s best season was 2011 for Mumbai Indians: 28 wickets in 16 matches at an economy rate of 5.95, best 5/13.
| Player | Three best seasons |
|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2020 (27), 2021 (21), 2024 (20) |
| Lasith Malinga | 2011 (28), 2015 (24), 2012 (22) |
Jasprit Bumrah: five best spells
- 5/10 for MI against KKR, 9 May 2022. 9 May 2022, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: KKR batted first and made 165/9, led by Venkatesh Iyer 43 (24), with Jasprit Bumrah 5/10 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 113, Ishan Kishan 51 (43) top-scoring as Pat Cummins 3/22 did the damage for KKR. KKR won by 52 runs. Player of the match: Jasprit Bumrah.
- 5/21 for MI against RCB, 11 Apr 2024. 11 Apr 2024, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 196/8, led by Faf du Plessis 61 (40), with Jasprit Bumrah 5/21 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 199/3, Ishan Kishan 69 (34) top-scoring. MI won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Jasprit Bumrah.
- 4/14 for MI against DC, 5 Nov 2020. 5 Nov 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 1): MI batted first and made 200/5, led by Ishan Kishan 55* (30), with Ravichandran Ashwin 3/29 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 143/8, Marcus Stoinis 65 (46) top-scoring as Jasprit Bumrah 4/14 did the damage for MI. MI won by 57 runs. Player of the match: Jasprit Bumrah.
- 4/20 for MI against RR, 6 Oct 2020. 6 Oct 2020, Sheikh Zayed Stadium: MI batted first and made 193/4, led by Suryakumar Yadav 79* (47), with Shreyas Gopal 2/28 the pick of the RR bowlers. RR replied with 136, Jos Buttler 70 (44) top-scoring as Jasprit Bumrah 4/20 did the damage for MI. MI won by 57 runs. Player of the match: Suryakumar Yadav.
- 4/22 for MI against LSG, 27 Apr 2025. 27 Apr 2025, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 215/7, led by Ryan Rickelton 58 (32), with Mayank Yadav 2/40 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 161, Ayush Badoni 35 (22) top-scoring as Jasprit Bumrah 4/22 did the damage for MI. MI won by 54 runs. Player of the match: Will Jacks.
Lasith Malinga: five best spells
- 5/13 for MI against DC, 10 Apr 2011. 10 Apr 2011, Feroz Shah Kotla: DC batted first and made 95, led by Naman Ojha 29 (30), with Lasith Malinga 5/13 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 99/2, Sachin Tendulkar 46* (50) top-scoring. MI won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Lasith Malinga.
- 4/16 for MI against DCG, 29 Apr 2012. 29 Apr 2012, Wankhede Stadium: DCG batted first and made 100, led by Shikhar Dhawan 29 (32), with Lasith Malinga 4/16 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 101/5, Rohit Sharma 42 (48) top-scoring as Dale Steyn 2/10 did the damage for DCG. MI won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Dale Steyn.
- 4/22 for MI against PBKS, 30 Mar 2010. 30 Mar 2010, Brabourne Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 163, led by Shaun Marsh 57 (47), with Lasith Malinga 4/22 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 164/6, Shikhar Dhawan 50 (40) top-scoring as Ravi Bopara 3/31 did the damage for PBKS. MI won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Lasith Malinga.
- 4/23 for MI against KKR, 16 Apr 2014. 16 Apr 2014, Sheikh Zayed Stadium: KKR batted first and made 163/5, led by Jacques Kallis 72 (46), with Lasith Malinga 4/23 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 122/7, Ambati Rayudu 48 (40) top-scoring as Sunil Narine 4/20 did the damage for KKR. KKR won by 41 runs. Player of the match: Jacques Kallis.
- 4/23 for MI against SRH, 25 Apr 2015. 25 Apr 2015, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 157/8, led by Lendl Simmons 51 (42), with Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/26 the pick of the SRH bowlers. SRH replied with 137/8, Shikhar Dhawan 42 (29) top-scoring as Lasith Malinga 4/23 did the damage for MI. MI won by 20 runs. Player of the match: Lasith Malinga.
Performance in Playoffs and Finals
| Knockout record | Jasprit Bumrah | Lasith Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| Playoff matches | 10 | 15 |
| Won | 7 | 10 |
| Runs | 16 | 32 |
| Strike rate | 145.45 | 114.29 |
| Wickets | 12 | 14 |
| Finals played | 3 | 5 |
| Finals won | 3 | 4 |
Jasprit Bumrah has played 10 playoff matches and Lasith Malinga 15.
Their biggest knockout performances
- Jasprit Bumrah, 2020 Qualifier 1: 4/14. 5 Nov 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 1): MI batted first and made 200/5, led by Ishan Kishan 55* (30), with Ravichandran Ashwin 3/29 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 143/8, Marcus Stoinis 65 (46) top-scoring as Jasprit Bumrah 4/14 did the damage for MI. MI won by 57 runs. Player of the match: Jasprit Bumrah.
- Jasprit Bumrah, 2017 Qualifier 2: 3/7. 19 May 2017, M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Qualifier 2): KKR batted first and made 107, led by Suryakumar Yadav 31 (25), with Karn Sharma 4/16 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 111/4, Krunal Pandya 45* (30) top-scoring as Piyush Chawla 2/34 did the damage for KKR. MI won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Karn Sharma.
- Jasprit Bumrah, 2017 Final: 2/26. 21 May 2017, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Final): MI batted first and made 129/8, led by Krunal Pandya 47 (38), with Jaydev Unadkat 2/19 the pick of the RPS bowlers. RPS replied with 128/6, Steve Smith 51 (50) top-scoring as Mitchell Johnson 3/26 did the damage for MI. MI won by 1 run. Player of the match: Krunal Pandya.
- Lasith Malinga, 2015 Qualifier 1: 3/23. 19 May 2015, Wankhede Stadium (Qualifier 1): MI batted first and made 187/6, led by Lendl Simmons 65 (51), with Dwayne Bravo 3/40 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 162, Faf du Plessis 45 (34) top-scoring as Lasith Malinga 3/23 did the damage for MI. MI won by 25 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- Lasith Malinga, 2010 Semi Final: 2/24. 21 Apr 2010, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (Semi Final): MI batted first and made 184/5, led by Saurabh Tiwary 52* (31), with Dale Steyn 2/43 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 149/9, Ross Taylor 31* (30) top-scoring as Kieron Pollard 3/17 did the damage for MI. MI won by 35 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- Lasith Malinga, 2013 Final: 0 (2), 2/22. 26 May 2013, Eden Gardens (Final): MI batted first and made 148/9, led by Kieron Pollard 60* (32), with Dwayne Bravo 4/42 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 125/9, MS Dhoni 63* (45) top-scoring as Harbhajan Singh 2/14 did the damage for MI. MI won by 23 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
When They Have Faced Each Other Directly
Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga have been on opposite sides in 0 IPL matches and in the same XI in 35.
As team-mates they have shared 35 matches, for Mumbai Indians.
Awards, Titles and Milestones
| Jasprit Bumrah | Lasith Malinga | |
|---|---|---|
| IPL titles | 2017, 2019, 2020 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 |
| Caps | None | Purple Cap 2011 |
| Player of the match | 10 | 6 |
Where Each One Is Genuinely Better
- Bumrah is better at: longevity and control across all phases. He has more wickets and has kept an economy rate around 7.3 even as scoring rates rose sharply in the Impact Player era.
- Malinga is better at: striking often. He took a wicket every 16.6 balls against Bumrah’s 19.4, and won the 2011 Purple Cap.
- In playoffs: both have strong records; Bumrah has the lower economy rate in knockout matches.
The Honest Verdict
Context matters here. Malinga bowled in a lower-scoring era, which flatters his economy slightly, while Bumrah has kept similar numbers in a far tougher batting environment. That makes Bumrah’s record the more impressive, but only just. Mumbai fans are lucky to have had both.
Related: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better in the IPL, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?
Jasprit Bumrah has taken more IPL wickets, while Lasith Malinga took his wickets more often and slightly more cheaply. Both are Mumbai Indians legends with multiple titles. By a small margin, Bumrah is the better all-phase bowler; Malinga was the more lethal wicket taker.
Who has taken more IPL wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?
Jasprit Bumrah, with 187 wickets to 170.
Have Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga played in the same team?
Yes, in 35 IPL matches, for Mumbai Indians.