Mumbai Indians finished third in IPL 2025 after losing to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. They did not start the season well, but their performance improved in the second half. The team found good form towards the end and finished the tournament on a positive note.
Going into the IPL 2026 auction, Mumbai Indians had one of the lowest budgets with only ₹2.75 crore left. Even with less money, they retained a strong group of players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult and Ryan Rickelton. Their main aim is to win their sixth IPL title.
Mumbai last won the IPL in 2020 and will be eager to end this long wait. Before the auction, they brought in Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford and Mayank Markande through trades, while Arjun Tendulkar was traded out. In the auction, they bought Quinton de Kock for ₹1 crore and added Danish Malewar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar and Mayank Rawat at their base price.
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Playoff Struggles in Recent Seasons
Between 2008 and 2013, Mumbai Indians had some legendary names in their squad, including Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya. However, the team didn’t click immediately and spent the first few seasons finishing around mid-table. The momentum started to change after their 2010 final appearance and truly peaked when they won their first IPL trophy in 2013. That was also the year Rohit Sharma became captain a decision that reshaped the future of Mumbai Indians.
Between 2014 and 2019, Mumbai Indians became the most successful team in IPL history. They won titles in 2015, 2017 and 2019, often beating Chennai Super Kings. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, MI regularly reached the playoffs and even made strong comebacks after poor starts in some seasons.
The period from 2020 to 2025 was a real emotional ride for Mumbai supporters. In 2020, the team defended their title joining an elite group as only the second team ever to do so. But after that glory, results weren’t always kind and they even failed to qualify for the playoffs in a few seasons.
Then, in 2024, came a massive call: Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as captain. It was a move that split opinions at first with many fans struggling to see their team without Rohit as leader. Over time, though, that resistance softened and the fanbase slowly embraced the change. With that chapter turning, Mumbai now look ahead with fresh hope and expectations.
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MI Retained / Traded Players (IPL 2026)
| No. | Player | Role | Status | Price (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | Fast bowler | Retained | 18.00 |
| 2 | Hardik Pandya | All‑rounder | Retained | 16.35 |
| 3 | Suryakumar Yadav | Batter | Retained | 16.35 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | Batter | Retained | 16.30 |
| 5 | Trent Boult | Fast bowler | Retained | 12.50 |
| 6 | Deepak Chahar | Fast bowler | Retained | 9.25 |
| 7 | Tilak Varma | All‑rounder | Retained | 8.00 |
| 8 | Will Jacks | All‑rounder | Retained | 5.25 |
| 9 | Naman Dhir | All‑rounder | Retained | 5.25 |
| 10 | AM Ghazanfar | Bowler | Retained | 4.80 |
| 11 | Sherfane Rutherford | Batter | Traded | 2.60 |
| 12 | Mitchell Santner | All‑rounder ) | Retained | 2.00 |
| 13 | Shardul Thakur | All‑rounder | Traded | 2.00 |
| 14 | Ryan Rickelton | Batter (o/s) | Retained | 1.00 |
| 15 | Corbin Bosch | All‑rounder | Retained | 0.75 |
| 16 | Robin Minz | Batter | Retained | 0.65 |
| 17 | Raj Bawa | All‑rounder | Retained | 0.30 |
| 18 | Ashwani Kumar | Bowler | Retained | 0.30 |
| 19 | Raghu Sharma | Bowler | Retained | 0.30 |
| 20 | Mayank Markande | Bowler | Traded | 0.30 |
MI Auction Buys (IPL 2026 Mini Auction)
| No. | Player | Role | Status | Price (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinton de Kock | Batter | Bought | 1.00 |
| 2 | Mohd Izhar | Bowler | Bought | 0.30 |
| 3 | Danish Malewar | Batter | Bought | 0.30 |
| 4 | Atharva Ankolekar | All‑rounder | Bought | 0.30 |
| 5 | Mayank Rawat | All‑rounder | Bought | 0.30 |
Mumbai Indians Squad for IPL 2026
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Quinton de Kock, Will Jacks, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch, Mayank Markande, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Atharva Ankolekar, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, Allah Ghafanzar, Raghu Sharma, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Izhar, Mayank Rawat.
Mumbai Indians Possible Playing XI
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Markande.
Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar
Final Squad Size, Slots & Remaining Purse
- Total squad size: 25 players (17 retained + 3 traded + 5 bought).
- Overseas players: 8 (Boult, Jacks, Santner, Ghazanfar, Rickelton, Bosch, Rutherford, de Kock).
- Slots strength: All 25 slots filled (0 slots remaining)..
- Remaining purse: ₹0.55Cr
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