Mumbai Indians create history —MI break Pakistan’s world record of most T20 wickets in IPL 2026

The Mumbai Indians, despite going through a poor Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, have entered their name in the history books during the contest against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. They broke the world record of taking the most wickets in the T20 format.

Even though the five-time champions experienced a four-wicket defeat, the Hardik Pandya-led side was able to pick six wickets, which helped them to extend their total wicket tally to 1862 in 312 matches, as they overtook the record of the Pakistan side by four more wickets.

Mumbai Indians become the first team in IPL history to break Pakistan’s record for most wickets

The previous record of taking the most wickets in the T20s before the Mumbai franchise was held by the arch-rivals, as the Men in Green had dismissed 1858 batters in 303 T20 games played so far.

In the list of the teams with the most wickets of the shortest format, MI and Pakistan are the two sides, along with Somerset and Hampshire, to cross the 1800-wicket tally.

Most wickets in T20s (by teams)

Among the IPL sides, the Delhi Capitals are in second position in terms of taking wickets. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) sit at the bottom of the table with 1251 wickets in 215 clashes of the competition. 

Most wickets in T20s (among the IPL teams)

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For the Mumbai side in the IPL, Lasith Malinga is the leading wicket-taker with 195 scalps in 139 games at the best figures of 5/13, as India's Jasprit Bumrah chases the Sri Lanka star with 190 wickets in 161 games. 

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Mumbai has gone through a very poor campaign in this IPL season. They have already been eliminated from the competition and are standing in ninth position of the points table with four victories in 13 clashes at a net run rate of -0.510.

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They started the event with a fine victory by six wickets against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium, but could earn only one clash in their next eight clashes. Their batting and bowling haven’t clicked together in this event.

Moreover, their captain’s performance and their struggling top order have never allowed them to settle, as they will face the Rajasthan Royals in their next fixture on May 24.