Mumbai Indians Overview 

Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful teams of the IPL alongside Chennai Super Kings. They have managed to lift the title 5 times under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. He took charge of the team in the 2013 season mid-way. Rohit Sharma won his first IPL title as a captain in the very first year of his captaincy. After that Mumbai won 4 times defeating CSK , RPSG, CSK and DC in the final. Unfortunately Mumbai has had few unsuccessful campaigns in recent years but with new captain Hardik Pandya they will look ahead to lift their 6th IPL title.

Mumbai Indians squad 2025:

Mumbai Indians managed to retain their core group of players ahead of the mega auction which was one of the best things they could have done before the auction . In the auction they did a good job as well by including the likes of Ryan Rickleton and Will Jacks. Let's have a look at their squad for 2025.

Mumbai Indians Record in IPL

Mumbai Indians is a blockbuster team of the IPL. Mumbai have given us so many thriller matches and two of the games came in the final when they won the IPL final on the last ball of the match in 2017 and 2019. Over the years Mumbai Indians have achieved many records in the IPL. 
 

MI Overall Records:

Highest Team Total - 246/5 vs the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

Lowest Team Total - 87/10 vs the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

MI - Batting Records 

MI - Bowling Records 

Mumbai Indians History 

Mumbai Indians have been a champion franchise and many other franchises seek motivation from this team. Mumbai Indians has been owned by Reliance Industries from the first season itself. Interestingly MI went on to bid for the god of cricket Sachin Tendulkar and they also tried to bid for Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the first season but were unable to get the winning bid.

Mumbai Indians didn't have a great first few years despite having the modern day greats . But their fortunes turned when Rohit Sharma became the captain in 2013 and after that there was no looking back for Mumbai Indians . Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians won 5 IPL titles . 

In recent times Mumbai Indians have been in talks for not so good reasons. The captaincy fued between Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma impacted the performance of the team last season but this season the issue looks resolved and Mumbai Indians would be looking to make a stronger comeback and lift their 6th IPL title.

Mumbai Indians History Season by Season 

2008 - Sixth

P - 14 , W - 7 , L - 7

Sachin Tendulkar didn't recover from his injury in the first half of the tournament. Which eventually led to Harbhajan Singh to lead the side and was later banned for an unpleasant moment during the match against Punjab . All these things proved to be a distraction for the Mumbai Indians and they couldn't finish in the top 4.

2009 - Seventh

P - 13 , W - 5 , L - 8

This IPL was played in South Africa and Shaun Pollock joined as the head coach but the team relied too much on Sachin Tendulkar in the batting department and Lasith Malinga in the bowling department. It was never going to be easy to win a tournament by individual brilliance as a result Mumbai Indians failed to qualify for consecutive year.

2010 - Runners Up

P - 16 , W - 11 , L - 5

Mumbai's bowling lineup featured great bowlers like Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga and Zaheer Khan who took 60+ wickets among themselves and Batting lineup relied on the great Sachin Tendulkar but eventually the team succumbed to arch rivals Chennai Super Kings in the final.

2011 - Third 

P - 16 , W - 10 , L - 6

Mumbai retained Tendulkar, Harbhajan, Pollard and Malinga, and bought Rohit at the auction. Tendulkar scored his only T20 century, and Malinga (the purple cap holder) and Munaf Patel contributed 50 wickets, but they came up short against Royal Challengers Bangalore's Chris Gayle in the qualifying final.

2012 - Fourth 

P - 17 , W - 10 , L - 7

Absence of Sachin Tendulkar and Mitchell Johnson was a huge blow to the Mumbai Indians team. Captain Harbhajan Singh tried his best with the squad he had. This was the year when Rohit Sharma made his debut for the Mumbai Indians. MI finished on the fourth spot this season.

2013- Champions 

P - 19 , W - 13 , L - 6

A season full of ups and downs for the Mumbai Indians. Ricky Ponting stepped down as the captain in mid way and Rohit Sharma was appointed as the captain . This was also the year Jasprit Bumrah made his debut in the IPL. Rohit led MI to their first ever IPL trophy and Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement.

2014 - Fourth 

P - 15 , W - 7 , L - 8

Mumbai Indians lost their first 5 games and qualification hopes looked deem for them. But they came back stronger in the later half and in their last league match MI needed to chase 190 in 14.4 overs. In a dramatic finish were Mumbai Indians needed a boundary on the next ball to qualify, new batter Aditya Tare came and smashed a six and Mumbai entered playoffs in style but couldn't win the title.

2015 - Champions

P - 16 , W - 10 , L - 6

Another season and another poor start for the Mumbai Indians. As they lost 4 matches in a row but once again Mumbai came back stronger and key performances from Lendl Simmons, Lasith Malinga and Rohit Sharma sealed a title victory for the Mumbai Indians against arch rivals Chennai Super Kings in the final.

2016 - Fifth

P - 14 , W - 7 , L - 7

Mumbai Indians brought in new signing Jos Butler but he failed to live up to their expectations. Captain Rohit Sharma was not in good touch either . All these failures led MI to not qualify for the first time since 2009.

2017 - Champions 

P - 17 , W - 12 , L - 5

This season was the season when Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya announced their arrival on the big stage. Rohit Sharma was in a good form and MI was a side to beat this season . They faced RPSG in the final and it was a low scoring thriller, MI managed to seal the win by just one run.

2018 - Fifth 

P - 14 , W - 6 , L - 8

MI faced arch rivals Chennai Super Kings in the season opener and it was a close fought contest which CSK won. Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Maryank Markande were the standout performer for Mumbai this season but losing crucial games proved to costly for them .

2019 - Champions

P - 16 , W - 11 , L - 5

The opening pair of Quinton De Kock and Rohit Sharma proved to be a game changing duo for them and the bowling duo of Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling lineup for Mumbai . MI once again faced arch rivals Chennai Super Kings in the final and won the match on the last ball.

2020 - Champions

P - 16 , W - 11 , L - 5

Mumbai were by far the most dominant side of the season. Rohit sat out a few games with a hamstring injury, but Mumbai marched to their fifth title nevertheless. They lost only five games, including two ties. Highlights included the performances of uncapped batters Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan, and of Trent Boult with the new ball.

2021 - Fifth 

P - 14 , W - 7 , L - 7

This IPL proved not so happy for the Mumbai fans as they didn't manage to retain their Championship . All the players couldn't produce the same magic they did last season and Mumbai failed to qualify once again 

2022 - Tenth

P - 14 , W - 4 , L - 10

One of Mumbai's worst seasons, with just four wins, and the poorest net run rate on the table. They took nine matches for their first win, their big names, Rohit, Pollard and Kishan, didn't fire, Suryakumar was got injured, and their auction strategy was questioned for not putting toget

2023 - Third 

P - 16 ,W - 9 , L - 7

A season full of ups and downs the opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma didn't perform well. Youngsters like Nehal Wadhera, Tilak Verma and Cameron Green stood tall for the Indians but their bowling lineup was not upto the mark and this was the reason they couldn't win the IPL this season.
 

2024 - Tenth

P - 14 , W - 4 , L - 10

After the captaincy drama between Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma the team never looked like a team . Although they featured some of the T20 greats but MI couldn't come together as team.

Mumbai Indians : Captains and Vice Captains over the years

Mumbai Indians as we all know have a great history as one of the most successful teams in the IPL and it was lead by some of the greatest players of the game . Let's look at their leadership group over the years.

Mumbai Indians Administration and Support Staff 

Mumbai Indians have one of the best support staff and administration in the world their scout hunting ability have given us our modern greats.

Administration:

CEO -  Akash Ambani

Manager - Prasanth Jangam 

Owner - Reliance Industries 

Coaching Staff:

Support Staff:

Mumbai Indians : Key Rivalries 

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 

Often referred to as the El classico of cricket . This rivalry have given so many interesting games to the fans. These matches featured players like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina , Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and the list goes on and on. Total of 39 matches have been played between these two teams and CSK have won 19 while MI have won 20 which shows the close contest between each other

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

The battle of two mega stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. RCB Haven't managed to win most of the games against Mumbai Indians but these rivalry. MI vs RCB is always been a close fought contest . Players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, AB De Villiers, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are part of this rivalry. In one of the match when the Mumbai Indians won in the last over it was later seen that Lasith Malinga bowled a no ball in the final over which went unnoticed by the umpires and skipper Virat Kohli was devastated by this decision . 

Mumbai Indians: Team Ownership and Sponsorship 

Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful teams in the IPL and this brings a lot of fan following and often brings sponsorship.

Owners - Reliance Industries 

Sponsors - Lauritz Knudsen , IDFC first bank , DHL and Reliance Digital.

Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful franchises not only in the IPL but also all over the world. The franchise is managed by Reliance Industries Limited ( RIL) and overall head of the RIL is one of the most well established businessmen Mr. Mukesh Ambani. Though the Mumbai Indians franchise is totally managed by his wife Nita Ambani. Nita Ambani also manages a football team in the Indian Super League as part of Reliance Industries. Under the leadership of Nita Ambani, MI had a successful run in the IPL and the franchise has one of the most loyal fan bases. Also Reliance Industries has a team in SAT20 and also in ILT20. These teams are also managed by Nita Ambani. 

Mumbai Indians: Fan Following 

Mumbai is the heart of cricket in India and the team which represents Mumbai will always have a huge fan following and not only that but MI fans are one of the most knowledgeable fans around the cricketing world. MI have given so many moments to cherish for their fans. With 38.6 million followers on social media MI holds a Strong fan base .

Social Media :

MI actively engages with their fans on platforms like Instagram, where they have a significant number of followers, showcasing their "One Family" mantra. 

“ One Family “ :

MI's strong team spirit and the way they engage with fans contribute to a sense of community and loyalty, often referred to as the "One Family". 

Support of the fans:

Fans are particularly drawn to key players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, with dedicated fan accounts and hashtags like #OneFamily and #MIChampion5. 

Tickets Demand :

MI matches are known for attracting large crowds, and tickets are often in high demand, reflecting the team's popularity. 

Mumbai Indians all time records against each teams

Mumbai Indians along with CSK, is the most successful franchise in the IPL. The franchise is full of superstars. From Sachin Tendulkar to Ricky Ponting, from Harbhajan Singh to Rohit Sharma, the franchise has a rich history. The franchise is owned by the Reliance Industries Limited which is owned by Nita Ambani in terms of operations and public representation. The home ground of this franchise is the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Wankhede Stadium has hosted numerous historical matches from World Cup final to IPL final. Sachin Tendulkar is the first icon player of this franchise. 

He was directly signed for the franchise Rs 5. 16 crore. Tendulkar, as an icon player of MI, received 15 percent more than all the players. Sachin Tendulkar was the captain of MI in the initial years but their fate changed from the year 2013. When Ricky Ponting handed over the captaincy to Rohit Sharma in the middle of the season, things changed drastically for MI.  MI won the 2013 season for the first time. After that MI has won four IPL titles in 2015, in 2017, in 2019 and 2020. MI has also won the Champions League in 2011. 

Icon players of Mumbai Indians Over the years

Sachin Tendulkar

 Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest players the world has ever produced. He is the first icon player of Mumbai Indians. He captained MI in the first season of the 2008 season. He retired from the IPL in the year 2013. After that he mentored MI. 

Rohit Sharma- Along with MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in the IPL history. He has won the IPL for MI in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020. He is also a vital batter for MI especially in the top order. In the year 2024, the MI management gave the captaincy to Hardik Pandya which led to a backlash by the fans.

Lasith Malinga

The Sri Lankan fast bowler was the backbone of MI bowling attack for a decade. In the year 2009, Malinga debuted for MI and the rest is history. Malinga often bowled some important overs and turned the match around for MI. Along with Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, Malinga was also an icon player for MI for a long time.

Jasprit Bumrah- The Mumbai Indians scouts have unearthed a great talent in the name of Jasprit Bumrah. India got a gem of a bowler like Bumrah because of the MI management. Bumrah debuted for MI in the 2013 IPL. His auction was very unusual and he often creates an impact with the ball. Now after 12 years, Bumrah is the main bowler not only for MI but also for team India.

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