So far, IPL 2025 has been the same as the previous season for the Mumbai Indians. This time, of course, Mumbai made many changes in its squad, but there has been no change in the performance of the team. This is the reason why Mumbai has won only 1 match after playing 5 matches this season. In such a situation, it will be very interesting for the fans of the franchise to know whether their team can still qualify for the playoffs. If yes, then in how many matches will the Mumbai Indians need to win now.
So far, MI has struggled with poor form, injuries, and not being consistent. But the good news is, there’s still time. A couple of wins on the trot could turn things around and bring their campaign back on track.
Bumrah’s Fitness
If Bumrah gets injured again, MI’s Indian pace depth may not hold up. Ashwani Kumar showed promise but is inexperienced. A lot will rest on Boult if Bumrah misses games.
MI’s Match Results So Far
| Match | Opponent | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | Mar 23 | Lost by 4 wickets |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | Mar 29 | Lost by 36 runs |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mar 31 | Won by 8 wickets |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants | Apr 4 | Lost by 12 runs |
| 5 | Royal Challengers BLR | Apr 7 | Lost by 12 runs |
Upcoming Matches For MI
| Match Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Delhi Capitals |
| 17 Apr | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 20 Apr | Chennai Super Kings |
| 23 Apr | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 27 Apr | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 01 May | Rajasthan Royals |
| 06 May | Gujarat Titans |
| 11 May | Punjab Kings |
| 15 May | Delhi Capitals |
Current Points Table (as of April 10)
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +1.413 |
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.257 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.015 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +0.289 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +0.078 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.056 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.733 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.010 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.889 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.629 |
Can Mumbai Indians Still Make It to the Playoffs?
Mumbai Indians have played 5 matches this season. That means there are still 9 matches to be played. Out of which victory is necessary for Mumbai in 6-7 matches. Whereas in the matches in which the team will lose now, the players will have to take care that they do not lose by a big margin. Because right now the team has only 2 points with 1 win. Whereas a team needs more than 14 points to go to the playoffs and then Mumbai’s net run rate is also in minus right now.
Matches to be played with these teams
Mumbai Indians still have to play 9 more matches this season. Out of which 2 matches are against Delhi Capitals. 2 matches are against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while 1-1 matches are to be played against Chennai, Lucknow, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Punjab. Out of these 9 matches, Hardik Pandya and company have to try to win at least 7 matches. Because if the team has already lost 4 matches. Now if it loses more matches, then very soon this team will be out of this season.
Mumbai Indians should correct these mistakes
In the last five matches of this season, it has been seen how Mumbai Indians have looked weak in front of the other team in every match. Be it the team’s bowling or batting. The team has lost everywhere. All the bowlers have proved to be expensive. Whereas the batsmen who have scored runs have played very slowly. This is the reason why the team has lost 3 matches while chasing the target this season.
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