Mumbai Indians

April 1, 2025 11:16 AM

Mumbai scouts find another IPL gem in paceman Ashwani

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on his team's scouting department for unearthing another gem in Ashwani Kumar, after the pace bowler produced the best figures by an Indian on his Indian Premier League debut. The 23-year-old Ashwani bagged 4-24 in three overs on Monday to help dismiss reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 in 16.2 overs before Mumbai secured an eight-wicket victory to open their account in this year's tournament. Ashwani's heroics came after spinner...

March 19, 2025 3:31 PM

Suryakumar to lead Mumbai in IPL opener v Chennai as Pandya serves ban

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League opener against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday while regular skipper Hardik Pandya serves a one-match ban. Mumbai's slow over-rate in their final league game last year was there third offence of the season, which incurred a one-match suspension for Pandya. "That is out of my control," all-rounder Pandya told reporters in a pre-tournament press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday. "We bowled the last over one-and-a-half or tw...

March 14, 2025 9:57 AM

Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt Power Mumbai Indians to WPL Final with 47-Run Win Over Gujarat Giants

Hayley Matthews' all-round performance and Nat Sciver-Brunt's explosive half-century led Mumbai Indians (MI) to a 47-run victory over Gujarat Giants (GG), securing MI’s place in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final against Delhi Capitals at Brabourne Stadium on Thursday. The final will be played on March 15. Chasing a massive target of 214, Gujarat struggled early as Shabnim Ismail dismissed Beth Mooney for just 6 in the first over. Danielle Gibson and Harleen Deol attempted a recovery, b...

March 13, 2025 4:15 PM

Mumbai Indians set to face Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025 eliminator for a spot in the final

The Mumbai Indians will take on the Gujarat Giants in the high-stakes Eliminator of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Thursday at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The winner will earn the coveted spot in the WPL 2025 final against the Delhi Capitals, which will take place on Saturday at the same venue. Mumbai Indians finished second in the WPL 2025 standings with 10 points, securing five wins and suffering three losses during the league stage. However, they will be entering the Eliminator ...

March 11, 2025 11:24 AM

Mumbai Indians qualify for playoffs after thrilling victory over Gujarat Giants

The excitement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is at its peak as the tournament approaches its finale. In a thrilling encounter at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Monday, the Mumbai Indians, led by Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, edged out Gujarat Giants by 7 runs to secure their place in the playoffs. With this win, Mumbai Indians (MI) have qualified for the playoffs, set to begin on Thursday in a rematch against Gujarat Giants. Delhi Capitals, led by Meg Lanning, have already secured their ...

February 27, 2025 12:13 PM

WPL: Nat Sciver-Brunt all-round heroics lift Mumbai Indians to 8-wicket win over UP Warriorz

Mumbai Indians breezed past UP Warriroz and moved to the top of the table with an imposing 8-wicket win in the ongoing Women's Premier League on Wednesday. After an inspirational performance with the ball, Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt staged a dominant victory for Mumbai Indians. MI opener Yastika Bhatia's dry spell continued with the bat after Deepti Sharma sent her back for an eight-ball duck. After Yastika's return, MI's chase was fuelled by Sciver-Brunt and Matthews. They began the...

February 21, 2025 2:56 PM

Mumbai Indians unveil jersey ahead of IPL 2025, retains iconic blue and gold palette

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have unveiled their official jersey for the 2025 edition, starting from March 22. "The jersey retains the iconic blue and gold palette symbolic of Mumbai Indians’ essence. Blue represents trust, confidence, and the team’s boundless potential, while gold signifies glory, achievement, and the relentless pursuit of excellence," MI said in a release. MI captain Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt message for the fans on the occasion, promising to uphold the ...

November 25, 2024 8:25 PM

IPL 2025 Auction: Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins RCB for ₹10.75 Cr, Will Jacks moves to MI for ₹5.25 Cr

The IPL 2025 Auction witnessed intense bidding wars, surprising team strategies, and several high-profile moves during the accelerated rounds on the second day at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Key players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Will Jacks, and Deepak Chahar grabbed the spotlight as teams scrambled to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. England’s explosive all-rounder Will Jacks emerged as a prized acquisition for Mumbai Indians (MI), who secured his services for ₹5....

September 16, 2024 5:08 PM

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians make history, become first team to win 150 T20 matches

Mumbai Indians have scripted history by becoming the first team to win 150 games in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their 150th victory came against the Delhi Capitals on Sunday, as they defeated the Rishabh Pant-led team by 29 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Mumbai managed to defend the target of 235 runs courtesy of some big-hitting from openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan and then later by Tim David and Romario Shepherd down the order. DC were restricted to 205/8 i...

September 16, 2024 5:03 PM

Manjrekar openly asks Wankhede crowd to ‘behave’ as fans boo Hardik Pandya

By: Aditya Ahuja Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar intervened as the Wankhede stadium crowd unleashed boos towards Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya, during the toss against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League match. "With the two captains with me, Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya, big round of applause, ladies and gentlemen. Behave!", Manjrekar said at the toss. After facing similar treatment from fans in Hyderabad, Pandya's return to his home gr...