Mumbai Indians Cricket Team

'India's loss if Rohit Sharma isn't made white-ball captain' - Gautam Gambhir

Suggests possibility of split-captaincy, with Kohli continuing to lead in Tests.
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians the best T20 franchise in the world? Kieron Pollard thinks so

"The way we plan, each and every box is ticked... the openers, middle-order batsmen, finishers, death bowlers"
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma: 'We said at the start we want to make winning a habit'

"We were right on the money from ball one when we started. Till today, we never looked back"
May 01, 2024

What they said: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Pandya brothers react to Mumbai's fifth title win

Players hail Mumbai's 'hunger' and their support staff for their success
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020 final, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the IPL 2020 final
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma: 'There will be a bit of psychological advantage' for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians captain says Trent Boult on the road to recovery; Hardik Pandya still not comfortable bowling
May 01, 2024

Just 40 good overs

Mumbai, four-time winners, have won all their three games against Capitals, who are in their first final
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma on what makes Mumbai Indians 'a different team'

Mumbai captain believes squad depth and clear-cut roles are reasons behind their continued dominance
May 01, 2024

Talking Points: Why did Delhi Capitals hold back Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada?

Also, Rohit's IPL playoff struggles continue, but Mumbai neutralise Axar's threat
May 01, 2024

Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya lead rampant Mumbai Indians into final

Battered Delhi Capitals will have another go in second Qualifier
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020, Qualifier, Match Highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

ESPNcricinfo's updates from Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020
May 01, 2024

Qualifier 1 tactics board: Boult's powerplay bowling, Pant vs Bumrah, and other key match-ups

What Mumbai and Capitals need to do to secure a spot in the IPL 2020 final: for starters, win the toss and bowl
May 01, 2024

'Completely confident Mumbai will win' - Shane Bond warns Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians bowling coach says no one wants to play the defending champions because of their aura
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians' batting gives them edge in clash of two top bowling attacks

They also come into the Qualifier against the Delhi Capitals with the experience of more success in the IPL playoffs
May 01, 2024

Australians at the IPL: David Warner times it right, Steven Smith departs and two big names dropped

Pat Cummins hit form in the final stretch but it wasn't quite enough for KKR as David Warner's team put together three wins on the bounce
May 01, 2024

Sandeep Sharma is the powerplay Jasprit Bumrah

Of his 108 IPL wickets so far, 62 belong to openers and No. 3s. This is his game
May 01, 2024

Sandeep, Nadeem and Warner put Sunrisers in the playoffs; Knight Riders out

Sunrisers had to beat the top three teams in the IPL to qualify for the playoffs this season. And they did
May 01, 2024

Luck Index - Umpire's call adds 20 runs to Mumbai's total

Luck Index estimates that the umpire's call on the lbw shout against Kerion Pollard could have play a significant hand.
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma back in Mumbai Indians XI a week after being ruled out of Australia tour

Earlier on Tuesday, Ganguly had said he wanted Rohit to be cautious in the IPL
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 56th game of IPL 2020
May 01, 2024

Sunrisers in do-or-die mode: win against Mumbai assures them playoff spot

Last chance for Mumbai to experiment before the playoffs
May 01, 2024

Why did Mumbai pick Jayant Yadav for Hardik Pandya?

Also: why did the Capitals leave out Axar Patel, their most economical bowler this season?
May 01, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult run through Delhi Capitals

Ishan Kishan dominated a chase of 111 with an unbeaten 47-ball 72
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 51st match of IPL 2020
April 21, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy predictions for the IPL 2020 game between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians stand in the way of Delhi Capitals' playoff spot

Mumbai will look to confirm a top-two spot in the points table
May 01, 2024

Covid-19 effect - he was 'lost' and 'a bit confused' at the start of IPL 2020, admits Quinton de Kock

The aggressive Ishan Kishan takes "a lot of pressure off me which is a pretty good thing", says the Mumbai Indians opener
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020 scenarios: Mumbai safe, but six teams battle for three playoff spots

Among the seven teams, no one apart from CSK is out - or safe - yet
May 01, 2024

Talking Points: Do RCB still rely too heavily on Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers?

Also, what did Devdutt Padikkal do differently today in the middle overs?
May 01, 2024

'He's very, very close' - Kieron Pollard backs Suryakumar Yadav for India honours

The Mumbai Indians batsman is happy he was able to "finish the game" against the Royal Challengers Bangalore
May 01, 2024

Scenarios: Almost impossible to deny Mumbai Indians a top-two finish now

RCB are still No. 2, but if they lose both their remaining matches, things could get sticky for them
May 01, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav put Mumbai Indians in sight of top-two finish

Mumbai became the first team to reach 16 points and all but secure their place in the playoffs
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 48th match of IPL 2020
May 02, 2024

'No set template, be proactive and smart' - Jasprit Bumrah's guide to pressure-overs bowling

When the pressure is really on, Jasprit Bumrah is the first one the Mumbai Indians tend to turn to
May 01, 2024

AB de Villiers could dictate fate of Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore contest

Both the top-two aspirants have lost their most recent fixtures
May 01, 2024

Scenarios: One win effectively enough for Mumbai Indians; Royal Challengers Bangalore need to do more

Wins for both sides take them one step closer to the playoffs, but it does not confirm a final-four spot
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma not in India squad but may play again in IPL - and on Australia tour

He was injured against KXIP but, while BCCI haven't mentioned any injury, Mumbai haven't confirmed his fitness for the remaining matches
May 02, 2024

Australians at the IPL: Lean week for batsmen, Pat Cummins gets a haul, six-less Glenn Maxwell

A lean week for Australian batsmen, including a familiar dismissal for David Warner
May 01, 2024

Hardik Pandya takes a knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter

He made the gesture after bringing up his half-century against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday
May 01, 2024

Royals' tinkering with the batting order finally yields results

Also explained here is the secret to Hardik Pandya's big-hitting on the night
May 01, 2024

Ben Stokes' 107* gives Rajasthan Royals playoffs boost; CSK eliminated

Hardik Pandya's stunning 60 off 21 went in vain
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights - Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 45th game of IPL 2020
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020 scenarios: Mumbai one win away from playoffs; CSK eliminated

What is at stake for the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals?
May 01, 2024

Stokes-Buttler swap on the cards as Rajasthan Royals face off against ruthless Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians, who are looking for a top-two finish, will likely be without Rohit Sharma again
April 21, 2024

Thirty-seven minutes of mayhem: How CSK unravelled

MS Dhoni's men lost five wickets in the powerplay and all but crashed out of the playoffs
May 01, 2024

Talking Points: Was MS Dhoni right about the lack of 'spark' in his team?

That aside, what makes Kieron Pollard such a successful captain?
May 01, 2024

Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and Mumbai openers demolish Super Kings to top table

CSK recovered from 43 for 7 but it wasn't enough against a clinical Mumbai side
May 01, 2024

Stats: Five wickets in six overs and other sorry Chennai Super Kings tales

There was joy for Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, who played the wreckers-in-chief
May 01, 2024

Hamstring injury puts Rohit Sharma out of Chennai Super Kings game

The Mumbai Indians management is monitoring the recovery process in consultancy with BCCI
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights - Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 41st game of IPL 2020
May 01, 2024

Rahul Chahar makes strides as Mumbai Indians' fearless legspinner

Chahar credits Zaheer Khan for helping him getting rid of the "fear factor" at the IPL
May 01, 2024

Scenarios - How Super Kings can still make the playoffs

It doesn't look good, but it is possible. Here's how.
May 01, 2024

Bruised Chennai Super Kings have little room for error against rested Mumbai Indians

While not mathematically out of the race yet, Dhoni's team faces a tough road to make the playoffs
May 01, 2024

Australians at the IPL: Smith back in the groove, Warner's Super Over frustration and Cummins' runs

As the top four teams start to pull away in the IPL here's a look back at how the Australian contingent fared over the last week
May 01, 2024

Talking Points: Why didn't Jasprit Bumrah bowl the second Super Over?

And why did the Mumbai Indians pick Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock for the first Super Over?
May 01, 2024

Rahul, Bumrah, Shami star as Kings XI beat Mumbai after TWO Super Overs

Following an incredible evening in Dubai, the IPL Super-Over count for the day touched three
May 01, 2024

Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 36th match of IPL 2020, in Dubai
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab in contest of contrasting fortunes

One team is at the top of its form, the other seems to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma wants to continue Mumbai Indians' 'ruthless' approach

Eoin Morgan conceded they made a "few mistakes" with the bat early on
May 01, 2024

Talking Points: Has Jasprit Bumrah got himself a bunny in Andre Russell?

That aside, what's with Shubman Gill's go-slow approach?
May 01, 2024

De Kock, Chahar lead Mumbai show of strength

Eoin Morgan's stint as Kolkata Knight Riders captain began with an eight wicket defeat
May 01, 2024

Rolling Report - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 32nd match, IPL 2020

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 32nd match of IPL 2020, in Abu Dhabi
May 01, 2024

Jayawardene says fast bowlers have 'bigger role' to play even as IPL pitches get slower

"As long as they are making contributions, it doesn't matter what kind of surfaces we play on"
May 01, 2024

Knight Riders face bogey team as Narine uncertainty persists

With their lead spinner on ice with concerns about his action, KKR are not well placed to face Mumbai Indians
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders
May 01, 2024

Australians at the IPL: Glenn Maxwell 'shattered', Marcus Stoinis flourishing and David Warner v Jofra Archer

The latest round-up of how the Australia players are going in the UAE as the IPL starts to take shape
May 02, 2024

Talking Points - Did Shikhar Dhawan bat too conservatively?

Also, why did Axar Patel bowl only three overs?
May 01, 2024

Smart Stats: Krunal Pandya's 2 for 26 more impactful than Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav's fifties

de Kock, the official Man of the Match, was the third-most impactful player in the match, with Yadav occupying the second place
May 01, 2024

All-round Mumbai Indians ease their way past Delhi Capitals to the top of the table

Mumbai's bowlers set the stage for the batsmen to clinch the win with an impressive performance
May 01, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 27th match of IPL 2020, in Abu Dhabi
May 01, 2024

How James Pattinson is turning the heat on from 'back-seat role'

After being "surprised to get a game", Pattinson is at present joint-fourth on IPL 2020's wicket charts
May 02, 2024

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals - a star-studded affair on Super Sunday

The death overs battle between the top two teams is likely to be especially exciting
May 01, 2024

What's wrong with Sanju Samson, and when did Steven Smith become a slogger?

Dissecting the key moments in the Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals game
May 01, 2024

Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah dismantle Rajasthan Royals

Suryakumar Yadav's blistering 79 and Bumrah's four-for pushed Mumbai to top of the table
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2020: Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL 2020 game between the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi
May 01, 2024

Rajasthan Royals in need of batting rejig as Mumbai Indians look to keep momentum going

The Royals would want to see Sanju Samson break out of his rut in their second outing in Abu Dhabi
May 01, 2024

Australians at the IPL, week two - Smith v Cummins, Pattinson v Finch and Watson finds form

There have been some lively head-to-heads over the past week in the IPL
May 02, 2024

All-round Krunal Pandya brings anarchy to the IPL

He's happy being a spinner who doesn't spin the ball and he's ferocious when he gets a chance to bat
May 01, 2024

Talking Points: Why did Kane Williamson bowl for Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Also, did Mumbai get their batting order right? Was Rashid Khan used correctly?
May 02, 2024

Sunrisers suffocate under Mumbai's bowling weight and de Kock fifty

David Warner hit a fifty but other than that, his batsmen offered very little, even in Sharjah
May 02, 2024

Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2020: Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL 2020 game between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians
May 01, 2024

Ishan Kishan growing into the player Mumbai always knew he'd be

The wicketkeeper batsman used to just want to hit everything, but now he's playing more intelligently
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians look stronger, but it's coming together for Sunrisers Hyderabad too

There's been no official word on the fitness status of either Nathan Coulter-Nile or Bhuvneshwar Kumar
May 01, 2024

Hardik Pandya: Offspinner bowling 20th over a 'mouthwatering' sight in win against Kings XI Punjab

Praises Mumbai Indians team-mate Kieron Pollard for six-hitting show in 20th over bowled by K Gowtham
May 01, 2024

Talking Points: Does ICC need to rethink the rule on runs taken off balls where DRS comes into play?

Also, why did K Gowtham bowl the final over? Key questions from the Kings XI vs Mumbai match answered
May 01, 2024

Why Rahul Chahar is the Smart Stats player of the match

And why he scored more impact points than Jasprit Bumrah despite the latter's seemingly superior figures
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma and Mumbai Indians' bowlers brush past Kings XI Punjab

For the second time in two games, powered by Pollard, Mumbai ransacked runs aplenty from their last five overs
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020: Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL game between the Mumbai Indians and the Kings XI Punjab in Abu Dhabi
May 01, 2024

Mid-table Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab beset by bowling worries ahead of key contest

The Mumbai Indians have been one bowler short with Hardik Pandya not bowling, while Kings XI could look at fielding Mujeeb Ur Rahman
May 01, 2024

Shane Bond urges Mumbai Indians pacers to 'adapt quickly'

Mumbai Indians bowling coach wants his team to exploit KL Rahul's middle-overs sluggishness
May 01, 2024

How good was Washington Sundar in the powerplay?

Also, is Bumrah's form a concern for Mumbai? We dissect the key moments from the match between Mumbai and RCB
May 02, 2024

Kieron Pollard and Washington Sundar share Smart Stats honours

Player of the Match AB de Villiers, meanwhile, comes in fourth behind Ishan Kishan
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020

Virat Kohli wants RCB to improve their catching

Having paid dearly for dropped chances in their previous game, they almost did so again
May 01, 2024

Navdeep Saini, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli clinch Super Over win for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Pollard's heroics helped Mumbai Indians hammer 89 runs off the last five overs of the chase to tie the game
May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore
May 01, 2024

Australians in the IPL, week one: Steven Smith the opener and Marcus Stoinis steals a Super Over

A look back at the main talking points from the opening week of the tournament
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020

Zaheer Khan: Hardik Pandya 'very keen to bowl but we have to listen to his body'

Mumbai taking a cautious approach with allrounder's back after last year's surgery
May 01, 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore seek solutions to old problems against well-drilled Mumbai Indians

Who will bowl the death overs for RCB? And how will Mumbai face the Chahal challenge?
May 02, 2024

Dinesh Karthik: 'Unfair to judge Pat Cummins on one match'

KKR captain wants to give time to his senior bowler to find his groove
May 01, 2024

Why Jasprit Bumrah is the Smart Stats Player of the Match

Smart Stats helps explain why Bumrah's figures of 2 for 32 don't do full justice to his impact on the match
May 01, 2024

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah's heroics take Mumbai Indians to first win in UAE

Knight Riders' chase never hit top gear as Mumbai quicks bowled to plans
May 02, 2024

KKR vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians and Dinesh Karthik's Kolkata Knight Riders
May 01, 2024

Power-packed Kolkata Knight Riders look to extend Mumbai Indians' winless UAE streak

Nathan Coulter-Nile might be in line to make the playing XI after missing the first game through injury
May 02, 2024

'I like to take on the big players' - Trent Boult on the Andre Russell challenge

Bowling in the death overs "definitely the biggest challenge in T20 cricket," says the Mumbai Indians quick
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020 injury list: When will Kane Williamson, R Ashwin, Dwayne Bravo return to action?

A ready reckoner of all the players who have suffered injuries so far in the tournament
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020: New venues, new tactics, new experience

What can we expect from the tournament? Here's a primer
May 02, 2024

Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians - El Clasico to kick off an IPL unlike any other

The gala - minus the fans - is about to get underway, and it starts with two teams with seven titles between them
May 01, 2024

Virat Kohli: This IPL, we're playing to bring smiles back on people's faces

Rohit Sharma, Mahela Jayawardene admit mental challenges of being in bubble, laud Mumbai Indians arrangements
May 02, 2024

Mahela Jayawardene: Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock will continue to open for Mumbai Indians

Mahela Jayawardene, the Mumbai Indians head coach, also said that Sharma and de Kock would continue as openers despite Lynn joining the squad
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020

IPL 2020 schedule: A team-by-team guide

Who do they play? When do they play? Where do they play? Here's a ready reckoner
May 02, 2024

Mumbai Indians to open IPL title defence against Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi

The schedule was released only for the round-robin stage of the tournament
May 02, 2024

Who will fill in for Lasith Malinga, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh in IPL?

Finding players to perform the roles these giants did will not be an easy task for their franchises
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020

Lasith Malinga opts out of IPL 2020 for personal reasons

James Pattinson could make his IPL debut after being named his replacement
May 01, 2024

Hardik Pandya 'focusing only on cricket' despite Covid-19 entering IPL bubble

The allrounder has not played competitive cricket for almost a year due to a back injury
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020: No schedule yet but 'airbridge facility' in place for Abu Dhabi practice sessions

Mumbai Indians and KKR training at an "expanded quarantine facility" at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
May 02, 2024

Sourav Ganguly expecting record TV ratings for IPL 2020, and '30% crowds' later in tournament

Virat Kohli says "love of the game" will help players adjust to performing in front of empty stands
May 02, 2024

IPL 2020 schedule: Will the first leg of the tournament be in Dubai only?

Dividing teams into two groups also being mulled, with less than three weeks to go
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020

Rahul Chahar to CSK's Deepak: 'Stay strong, brother, get well soon'

It's not known what Deepak is suffering from, but he's part of the CSK camp, where more than 10 members have tested positive
May 01, 2024

Still no IPL 2020 schedule as Covid-19 protocols in Abu Dhabi raise concerns

The franchises had earlier been told to expect the fixtures list by August 20
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020

Lasith Malinga set to miss initial part of IPL in UAE

It is understood his father has been ill and Malinga wants to stay back in Colombo
May 02, 2024

Which IPL team will benefit the most from players featuring in CPL?

Some players are getting key match practice as franchises keep keen eye on form
May 01, 2024

2020 IPL will be 'more secure' from corruption due to bubble

BCCI anti-corruption head still wary about corruptors using social media to contact players
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020

CSK eye short camp in Chennai; RCB players to quarantine before UAE flight

Likely travel dates of all eight IPL franchises ahead of upcoming season
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020

2020 IPL: How will Vivo's absence and IPL's move to UAE hurt the franchises?

A few sponsorship deals could be renegotiated this IPL
May 02, 2024

IPL franchises begin quarantining and testing for Covid-19

Teams still waiting for tournament's Standard Operating Procedures to be finalised by the governing council
May 02, 2024

Rohit Sharma wary of coming back from 'longest gap in my career without holding a bat'

Also wary of demanding UAE conditions for IPL; Raina says UAE travel logistics might be easier on players
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020

IPL 2020 SOPs: Rigorous testing, restricted movement, one team per hotel

IPL has permitted families to travel and stay inside the bio-secure bubble, but franchises to take final decision
May 02, 2024

What to expect from the IPL Governing Council meeting

From safety protocols to assigning home grounds, here is what could happen during the Sunday meeting
May 01, 2024

Ahead of IPL Governing Council meeting, questions on Covid-19 testing and bio-bubbles

It's expected that protocols for the tournament in the UAE will be finalised at the meeting on August 2
May 02, 2024

Charlotte Edwards, Mahela Jayawardene to coach Southampton side in The Hundred

Jayawardene will be joined by his Mumbai Indians colleague Shane Bond on the staff, while Edwards steps into her first head coach role
April 21, 2024
IPL 2020

Mumbai Indians rope in Sherfane Rutherford, trade Mayank Markande to Delhi Capitals

Mayank Markande, who made an impressive IPL debut last year for Mumbai Indians, had played only three matches for the franchise in 2019
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad

Bumrah 'the best bowler in the world at this stage' - Tendulkar

Zaheer lauds his 'stubborn' attitude while Bumrah himself believes clarity of thought under pressure helps
April 21, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL final, Hyderabad

Malinga's final-ball ecstasy means agony for Thakur

Creaky knees and all, one of the game's great death bowlers went all in for the win and delivered a masterclass
April 26, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, final, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

What they said: Rohit, Bumrah, Tendulkar and many others on Mumbai Indians' fourth title

Reactions from the victorious Mumbai Indians camp after the thrilling win in the IPL final
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL final, Luck Index

Luck Index: Lucky Watson fails to complete the job

Shane Watson got plenty of chances en route to his 59-ball 80, but Mumbai Indians were still good enough to pull off the win
April 23, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad

IPL final blog - All the pivotal moments from Mumbai Indians' last-ball victory

Relive all the big moments and tactical analysis from one of the most exciting IPL finals ever
April 26, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, final, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Quiz: How well do you know Mumbai-Super Kings rivalry?

The Super Indian Derby, as this match-up has come to be known, has produces some dramatic moments. How many do you remember?
April 21, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, final, Hyderabad

Mumbai trump Super Kings to win record fourth IPL title

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April 23, 2024
IPL 2019

Rohit Sharma feels IPL will help players hit the ground running at World Cup

The Mumbai Indians captain also said the team was open to resting India stars Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya if needed, but the players preferred to keep playing
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL final, Hyderabad

Mumbai urged to manage emotions in hunt for another Super Kings scalp

Rohit Sharma and Mahela Jayawardene credited collective, not individual, brilliance for Mumbai's sustained success
April 28, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad

Dhoni v Rohit - a familiar script for an IPL final

Both men have been here before, and they've had great success too, but who will take the trophy home in 2019?
April 21, 2024
South Africa news

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wanted World Cup players to make early return from IPL

Ottis Gibson put in a request with CSA to withdraw 'key players' early, but ESPNcricinfo understands that the board did not bring up the issue with the BCCI
May 01, 2024
IPL Central

IPL Central: Kieron Pollard fined for showing dissent

Catch all the pre-season IPL buzz on the go right here
April 21, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai

The Yadavs leave their imprint on this IPL

Suryakumar was excellent in negating CSK's spinners on a rank turner while Jayant took out Raina, which was his one job on the night
April 25, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai

'We had an off day' - Dhoni on CSK's batting frailties

The captain was also disappointed that his players could not take advantage of playing at home
May 01, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai

Talking points - How Mumbai beat the CSK spin threat

Chennai has been a spinner's paradise this IPL, but the pitch for Qualifier 1 took it to a whole other level
April 28, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai

Suryakumar Yadav, spinners put Mumbai Indians in fifth IPL final

The IPL playoffs are here. First up, the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is renewed in Qualifier 1
April 28, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai

Live Report - CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Qualifier 1

The IPL playoffs are here. First up, the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is renewed in Qualifier 1
April 26, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, Chennai

IPL's El Clasico: Rohit Sharma's best-laid plans v MS Dhoni's instincts

The Super Kings captain says they don't pay a lot of attention to analytics. Mumbai, on the other hand, bank on hard data and match-ups. Who will come up on top at Chepauk?
April 26, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Qualifier 1

Mumbai 2, Super Kings 0, who'll secure direct entry to final?

Mumbai have beaten Super Kings twice in IPL 2019 and in all they have defeated the hosts four times in six IPL matches in Chepauk
April 23, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Talking points - When Uthappa lost all control

Also, Chris Lynn has shown great improvement in playing spin bowling in the IPL
April 23, 2024
India news

Conflict of interest: Tendulkar holds BCCI 'responsible for the situation'

Tendulkar sends across 13-point response to BCCI ombudsman, asks for Vinod Rai and Rahul Johri to be called to 'clarify their position'
April 25, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Pandya brothers knock out Knight Riders, Sunrisers qualify

If Knight Riders lose today, Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have a superior net run-rate, would qualify for the playoffs
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Stage set for Hardik, Russell fireworks as Knight Riders eye playoff spot

After a face-off at Eden Gardens, where Hardik's late heroics were pipped by Russell's all-round show, the stage is set for round two at Wankhede Stadium
April 21, 2024
India news

Hardik Pandya has a 'great chance' of World Cup success - Yuvraj Singh

'He got 91 from 34 balls against KKR, probably that is the best innings I have seen in the IPL'
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai

The slow poison of Rahul Chahar and Krunal Pandya

Eight overs for 43 runs between Rahul Chahar and Krunal Pandya pegged Sunrisers' progress in the middle overs against Mumbai Indians, and Rohit Sharma believed that to be as important a spell as Bumrah's death-overs magic
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Bhuvneshwar attacks Hardik's weakness

In what can be described as a bold move, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma opted to bat on Thursday night on a fresh Wankhede pitch
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Mumbai survive Pandey-Nabi scare to seal playoff qualification

Rohit wanted to take a chance on a fresh Wankhede pitch, despite having the dew factor in mind
April 22, 2024
IPL 2019

Scenarios - How the Mumbai-Sunrisers result will affect the IPL playoff race

Rajasthan Royals will be rooting for Mumbai Indians on Thursday night. Here's why
April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Sunrisers target playoffs without Warner's magic touch

Both teams are well placed to make the top four but Mumbai Indians look the side with better all-round strength
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019

Does winning the toss make a big difference in the IPL?

The answer is a resounding yes, if you analyse what sides look to do and the advantage they gain after winning the toss
May 02, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Kolkata

Smart Stats - Why Hardik was better than Russell

The Eden Gardens saw two breathtaking innings - but the better one actually ended up on the losing side
April 29, 2024
India news

Not getting 'any compensation' from Mumbai Indians - Sachin Tendulkar

The Mumbai 'icon' has filed a 14-point written response to a notice sent to him by BCCI ombudsman Justice (Retd) DK Jain
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Kolkata

Talking Points - Hardik Pandya, the superstar six-hitter

He came into this game as one of the slower openers this season. He left it with his third-fastest IPL fifty
April 21, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Kolkata

Russell's 80* off 40 trumps Hardik's 91 off 34 as Knight Riders stay alive

Mumbai handed a debut to left-arm pacer Barinder Sran, while Knight Riders did the same for right-arm fast bowler Sandeep Warrier
April 21, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019

Rejuvenated Hardik Pandya fights fire with fire

Life has thrown him a number of hard knocks, and the allrounder has channeled the frustrations into turning himself into an even more dangerous finisher
April 25, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Mumbai Indians aim for ninth consecutive win over deflated Kolkata Knight Riders

It's only the first meeting between the two sides this season, but Knight Riders enter the contest needing nothing less than a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive
April 25, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Chennai

How Mumbai breached Super Kings' fortress

CSK had an unbeaten home record in the 2019 IPL and hadn't failed in a chase in Chennai since 2013. Mumbai Indians came to town and ended that
April 23, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Chennai

Without Dhoni, Super Kings face their endgame

Dhoni doesn't just bat and keep wicket. When he is not there, it's a huge hole to fill and Super Kings look a far less formidable team
April 29, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Chennai

Irresistible Mumbai complete the double against Super Kings

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April 29, 2024
CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Chennai

Cousins, team-mates, rivals - the Chahar versus Chahar story

Their fathers are brothers and their mothers are sisters, but on Friday there'll be no familial warmth as they play their parts in the IPL's fiercest rivalry
April 29, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019

Can Mumbai Indians take down Chennai Super Kings' Chepauk fortress?

Chennai Super Kings haven't lost a home game this season, but they've lost five of their last seven meetings with their biggest rivals
April 26, 2024
India news

BCCI ombudsman serves notices to Tendulkar, Laxman

Justive DK Jain sent them notices for their alleged conflict of interest for serving as IPL franchises' support staff members as well as members of the Cricket Advisory Committee
April 29, 2024

Aussies Overseas: Smith times his run, Pattinson knocks over Maxwell

The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer
April 28, 2024
IPL 2019

Smart stats - Who has been the best fielding side in IPL 2019?

An in-depth look at who are the best and worst fielding teams and who are the key game changers - positively and negatively
April 26, 2024
IPL 2019

Who should have won Player of the Match: Steven Smith or Shreyas Gopal?

ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats throws up some interesting numbers from Rajasthan Royals' win over Mumbai Indians
April 25, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur

How Archer and Unadkat beat the IPL's best batting side in the death

Mumbai Indians have been rampant in overs 16 to 20 thanks to Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard but in Jaipur they were both outdone
April 26, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur

Talking Points - should Tripathi replace Rahane in the Royals XI?

The swap isn't as easy considering Rahane's stature as a top-tier cricketer, but if we look at the numbers, Tripathi has a strong case
April 27, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur

New captain Smith leads Royals home to keep their campaign alive

Smith came into the XI for Jos Buttler, who has flown back home for the birth of his child, while Ben Stokes replaced Ish Sodhi and Riyan Parag took Rahul Tripathi's place
April 25, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur

Rajasthan Royals need to fix batting muddle to stay alive

Royals are nearing a point of no-return, and with Buttler and Stokes set to leave next week, their task only gets tougher
April 26, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi

Talking points - Whose home ground is the Feroz Shah Kotla?

For the second consecutive game, their most experienced power-hitter finished unbeaten without facing a ball
April 25, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi

Pandya brothers, Chahar star in Mumbai's emphatic win

The victor of this contest will move to second place on the table, to sit behind Chennai Super Kings
April 21, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi

Mumbai face bogey team at bogey ground

Delhi Capitals have a great record against Rohit Sharma's side winning six out of nine IPL games at Feroz Shah Kotla
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019

IPL 2019 mid-season review: where the teams stand and what they need to do

Halfway through IPL 2019, what are the teams' biggest strengths, and what potential strategy changes can they employ to make up for their weaknesses?
April 21, 2024
Australia news

Aussies overseas: Maxwell's career-best haul, Warner keeps on rolling

The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and A squads are named
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Superstats

Smart Stats: Hardik drop costs RCB 18 runs (and the match)

Hardik Pandya had a slice of luck early in his innings, but he was good enough to make the most of it even as his brother had a night to forget at the Wankhede
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Talking Points - Have Mumbai found a weakness in Kohli's game?

His IPL stats against left-arm quicks is a little below the standards he likes to set and Jason Behrendorff exploited it brilliantly
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Lasith Malinga and Hardik Pandya hand RCB their seventh defeat

Royal Challengers Bangalore stick to the same XI that gave them their first win of the season in the last match
April 23, 2024
Mumbai v Royal Challengers, IPL 2019, Mumbai

RCB look to build on from maiden win and stay alive

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally have a victory to show for all their efforts this season, but are they being too reliant on Kohli, de Villiers and Chahal?
April 29, 2024
IPL 2019

Injured Alzarri Joseph likely to miss remainder of IPL

Mumbai Indians' fast bowler dislocated right arm while fielding in Saturday's fixture against Rajasthan Royals
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

From 6/12 to 0/53 - a week in the life of Alzarri Joseph

He returned the best figures in IPL history on debut, but the Mumbai pacer has now conceded the most runs in a three-over spell in the competition
April 26, 2024
IPL 2019

Smart Stats: Buttler does half of Royals' job

ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats reckons Jos Buttler contributed 49% to Rajasthan Royals' four-wicket win against Mumbai Indians
April 25, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

From needing 20 off 24 to almost losing the game - a Royal drama

At one point they needed less than a run a ball with eight wickets in hand. But then they started wobbling. Wobbling badly
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Talking Points - Hardik Pandya drags Mumbai out of a hole, again

Mumbai Indians continue to be far too inflexible with their batting order, while Rajasthan Royals were anything but with their field placements
April 25, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Buttler fifty sets up sloppy Royals win

Rajasthan Royals made two changes whereas the hosts left out Siddhesh Lad for their now fit captain
April 25, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Dispirited Royals look for batting lift against confident Mumbai

Royals will need to pull a rabbit out of their hat to stall Mumbai in the first day-night game at the Wankhede this season
April 25, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumabi

West Indies changes give Pollard World Cup hope

The new set-up at CWI means that players previously frozen out of selection could be given a chance to return
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Smart Stats

Smart Stats - Kieron Pollard easily outshines KL Rahul

Mumbai Indians' stand-in captain scored his runs at a rate of 16 per over while the batsmen at the other end only managed 43 off 40
April 28, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Talking Points - The slowdown that came back to haunt Kings XI Punjab

Also, why would you bowl only two overs of Alzarri Joseph?
April 26, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019

Kieron Pollard's 83 off 31 seals unlikely Mumbai Indians win

Rohit Sharma suffered a muscle spasm in his right leg yesterday, and has been rested, while Hardus Viljoen has replaced Mujeeb Ur Rahman in Kings XI Punjab's attack
May 02, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019

Tests or T20s, Alzarri Joseph strides the big stage

A quiet bowler who derives thrill from raw pace and Test cricket, Joseph has been making all the right moves since 2016
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Middle order a worry for Kings XI Punjab as Mumbai Indians look to improve home record

Since last year, Mumbai Indians have won only four out of nine matches at the Wankhede Stadium
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Why Kieron Pollard's 46* was nearly as impactful as Alzarri Joseph's six-for

And how costly was Rashid Khan's dropped catch when Pollard was batting on 8 off 12?
April 28, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Talking Points - The Ishan Kishan run-out, explained

ESPNcricinfo runs an analytical eye over the key moments of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians
April 23, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Alzarri Joseph's record-breaking 6 for 12 routs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Yuvraj Singh's downturn in form sees him sidelined for Ishan Kishan, while Lasith Malinga's unavailability hands Alzarri Joseph an IPL debut
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Selection concerns for Mumbai Indians as Sunrisers Hyderabad look to maintain winning run

Mumbai did end Chennai Super Kings' run of wins, but they are missing Lasith Malinga, while Yuvraj Singh's form is a worry
April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai

These seven months have not been easy - Hardik Pandya

The allrounder admitted recent controversy has made him take a long look at himself
April 28, 2024
Mumbai v CSK, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Superstats - Hardik Pandya aces it with bat and ball

His showing against CSK turned out to be the best all-round performance in this IPL so far
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Talking Points - Shouldn't Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard get more time in the middle?

For the second game in a row, Hardik played a big part in dragging Mumbai out of a hole, one Suryakumar Yadav's innings played a big role in creating
April 23, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Hardik's all-round effort ends Super Kings' unbeaten run

Super Kings go back to three overseas players, while Mumbai hand IPL debuts to Behrendorff and Rahul Chahar
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Plenty of questions for Mumbai Indians against CSK's old pros

Yuvraj Singh has the worst middle-overs dot-ball percentage of any batsman in IPL 2019. Will Mumbai replace him with Ishan Kishan?
April 21, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mohali

Another mankading incident averted as Krunal Pandya lets Mayank Agarwal off

A second incident in the first week of the IPL involving a bowler running out a batsman before delivering the ball was averted
April 27, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019

The other Ashwin puts the brakes on Yuvraj

R Ashwin's tactical bowling switch paid dividends for Kings XI Punjab
April 22, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mohali

Kings XI top-order aces chase after M Ashwin's 2 for 25

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy left out for legspinner Murugan Ashwin; it was a forced change, according to Kings XI captain R Ashwin
April 21, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League 2019, Mohali

Mumbai, Kings XI look to put controversies behind, move up the table

Mumbai's middle-order batting has been a bit shaky, while Kings XI's recent home record against Rohit Sharma's men hasn't been too good
April 26, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bengaluru

Superstats - A Bumrah special, and the drop that almost cost Mumbai Indians

Also, what does the Luck Index say about RCB's chances of winning of their lost Free Hit?
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Bengaluru

'We are playing IPL, not club cricket,' fumes Kohli after missed no-ball

RCB needed seven to win off the last ball, but they could get only one run. But had the no-ball been spotted, they would have got a free hit and an extra ball
May 01, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bengaluru

Talking Points - Bumrah swings see-saw game Mumbai's way

With Yuvraj Singh hitting sixes for fun, Yuzvendra Chahal could have let things slip. He didn't
April 29, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bangalore

Mumbai hold on after Bumrah magic, no-ball controversy

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians, with a plan to chase well on a placid pitch
May 02, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, Bengaluru, IPL 2019

Jasprit Bumrah could feature as Mumbai Indians look to get their season on track

The fast bowler bowled at full tilt on the eve of the match in Bengaluru, easing concerns over the left shoulder injury he sustained against Delhi Daredevils
April 26, 2024
IPL 2019

Lasith Malinga made available to Mumbai Indians after SLC change of heart

Paceman has been allowed to skip domestic one-day tournament to "play with much stronger opposition" in India
May 01, 2024
IPL 2019

SLC softens stance, Lasith Malinga likely to be available for Mumbai Indians' next two games

The paceman will then go back to play a domestic one-day tournament in a bid to get into the World Cup squad before returning to India
May 01, 2024
IPL 2019

Jasprit Bumrah's recovery going smoothly, says Mumbai Indians

It is understood that it was an impact injury and Mumbai exercised precaution, so Bumrah did not bat in the failed chase against Delhi
April 29, 2024
IPL 2019

Talking points: Should Mumbai have unleashed Bumrah on Pant earlier?

Pant slams joint third-fastest IPL half-century, lifts Delhi's projected score from 165 to 213
April 22, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Worry lines all around as Bumrah injures his left shoulder

India's premier strike bowler picks up injury during Mumbai Indians' IPL 2019 game against Delhi Capitals
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Sensational Rishabh Pant fires Delhi Capitals to emphatic win

April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Mumbai Indians face pace worries as rebranded Delhi Capitals press restart

Jason Behrendorff hasn't arrived in India yet, while Lasith Malinga and Adam Milne are already unavailable for the two-time champions
May 01, 2024
IPL 2019 news

Malinga to miss Mumbai Indians' first six IPL matches

As he is out for over a third of the season, Malinga himself suggested Mumbai may be better off replacing him for the entire tournament
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians

Concerns for Mumbai's pace attack as Adam Milne pulls out of the IPL

The New Zealand fast bowler is believed to be nursing a heel injury
April 28, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Indore

Rohit, Krunal blitz keeps Mumbai Indians alive

The pair's unbeaten 56-run stand off just 21 balls delivers just their third win in nine matches
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019

'I will surely be opening in all the games' - Rohit Sharma

Rohit had batted mostly at Nos. 3, 4 and 5 last season for a combined 12 innings out of 14 and managed only 286 runs in all, his poorest tally in an IPL season
May 01, 2024
IPL Auction 2019

Newsfile: 'Still have fire in the belly' - Yuvraj Singh

Set to play for his sixth IPL franchise, the 37-year hopes the upcoming season will be his best ever
April 26, 2024
IPL auction

Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch opt out of IPL auction

Sam Curran is among nine capped players to list themselves at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore, while Lasith Malinga hopes to return as a player
May 01, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018

No excuses, only lessons for Rohit after Mumbai exit

The Mumbai captain rued the lack of support for Ben Cutting in the tense chase in Delhi
April 28, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi

Daredevils knock out Mumbai, Royals dare to dream

Delhi Daredevils, who played their last game with only three overseas players, brought in Liam Plunkett for Avesh Khan
April 21, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi

A Mumbai win will take them through, and eliminate Royals and Kings XI

All Mumbai Indians have to do to make the fourth and last playoff spot their own is beat bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils
April 24, 2024
Mumbai Indians

Can misfiring Rohit inspire Mumbai to another great escape?

He has had his worst IPL season so far in terms of runs scored and time spent in the middle, and his team will hope a must-win situation brings out the best in their captain
May 01, 2024
IPL 2018

Qualification scenarios - Six games, five teams, two spots

An explainer on how the Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad game will affect the play-off race
April 27, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Bumrah, the master of death-over stifles

With their campaign fast slipping away, Rohit's decision to leave two of Bumrah's overs for the death proved to be a masterstroke
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Talking Points: KL Rahul or bust for Kings XI

If he was saving himself for the death overs, then why didn't he bowl the 20th?
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Bumrah and Pollard keep Mumbai alive

Kings XI Punjab captain R Ashwin stuck to this season's trend of chasing at the Wankhede Stadium, choosing to bowl first in a crucial game against Mumbai Indians
April 28, 2024
IPL 2018

Qualification scenarios: What if Mumbai beat Kings XI?

How Wednesday's result - whoever wins - will affect the two participating teams, as well as KKR, Royals and RCB
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Mumbai Indians teetering on the edge of elimination

Mumbai Indians will be out of the tournament if they lose to Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday, but if they win they will move to fourth place
April 21, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018

Talking Points - Ajinkya Rahane breaks convention

Rather than holding back Jofra Archer and Jaydev Unadkat for the last four overs, the Royals captain went for wickets
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Buttler makes easy work of Mumbai to lift Royals to fifth place

Ish Sodhi missed out due to illness and D'Arcy Short replaced him; Shreyas Gopal and Dhawal Kulkarni were the other inclusions for Rajasthan Royals as Mumbai Indians were unchanged
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rahane comes home on a mission

Royals can control their fate by winning their next three. The first of those is against a side with a history of pulling off late heists
April 21, 2024
IPL 2018

Should spinners bowl in the death in IPL?

Depending on the pitch, outfield size and batsmen at the crease, spin could be a good alternative to the traditional death-over tricks by pace bowlers
April 26, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Kishan takes a leaf out of Sehwag's book

He's made three ducks this season, but the team management's faith hasn't shaken. On Wednesday, he justified why he was worth the big bucks
May 01, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Talking Points - Should Piyush Chawla have bowled the last over?

Piyush Chawla conceded 22 in the last over, even though the batsman on strike, Ben Cutting, usually struggles against spin
May 02, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Ishan Kishan powers Mumbai Indians into IPL's top four for the first time

In a must-win game for visitors Mumbai Indians, KKR made two changes and opted to bowl at home
May 01, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Advantage Mumbai at home away from home

They have won nine of their 11 games at the Eden Gardens, and another could catapult them above KKR, into fourth place
May 01, 2024
Mumbai v KKR, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Mumbai overcome their death-overs nerves

They kept losing close games at the start of the tournament, but on Sunday they made sure they didn't lose their way in the pressure moments
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Hardik Pandya continues to learn on the job

The allrounder followed an unbeaten 35 off 20 balls with four overs of excellent pace variations on a Wankhede pitch with a tinge of green
May 02, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Talking points - How KKR fell apart in the chase

Kolkata Knight Riders used interesting tactics at the death, and they affected Mumbai's batting plans
May 01, 2024
Mumbai v KKR, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Hardik delivers twice at the death to keep Mumbai alive

A finger injury to Shivam Mavi gave the Karnataka seamer Prasidh Krishna the opportunity to make his IPL debut
May 02, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Mumbai

In-form KKR could ruin Mumbai Indians' play-off hopes

Mumbai cannot afford to lose, and are up against a formidable side that has won their last two games
May 02, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune

Bumrah rediscovers vintage form

He had just a solitary wicket to show, but the pressure he built on Kings XI across two spells helped Mumbai Indians pull the game back
April 21, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Indore

Rohit, Krunal blitz keeps Mumbai Indians alive

The pair's unbeaten 56-run stand off 21 balls secured a third win in nine matches, keeping Mumbai Indians alive in the season
April 28, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018

Talking Points: Why isn't Rohit Sharma batting at No. 3?

He starts slow, but if you get him to face 30-plus balls, he can strike at over 140
April 28, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Indore

Mumbai Indians in danger of being knocked out

The defending champions have to win each of their remaining six matches to stay in contention for the IPL playoff race
April 21, 2024
RCB v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

Mumbai almost out as RCB finally defend a total

Rohit Sharma was forced to make a change because of Evin Lewis' injury, and Virat Kohli brought back Washington Sundar in place of M Ashwin
May 01, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

No room for error for RCB and Mumbai

Both teams have won only two of their matches in the first half of the season and, realistically, need to win six of their remaining seven games to stay in contention for the playoffs
May 01, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune

Mumbai ride on the Rohit factor

With their campaign nearing a point of no return, the captain carved out a calm unbeaten half-century to steer the chase
April 29, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune

Rohit stops Mumbai's freefall with match-winning fifty

Both captains felt the Pune surface won't change for the course of the game
May 01, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune

Mumbai run into table-toppers with time running out

Mumbai are in dire need of a change of fortune, but Chennai Super Kings may not be in an obliging mood
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Talking points: What is Pollard's role in the Mumbai XI?

Also, Siddarth Kaul effectively used distinct plans for different batsman. Did his performance improve his stock as an end-overs bowler?
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rashid's stack of dot balls blindsides Mumbai

The wristspinner racked up 16 dot balls and took two wickets to help Sunrisers Hyderabad stun Mumbai Indians
April 26, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rashid and Kaul sink Mumbai in chase of 119

Injuries to key fast bowlers forced Sunrisers Hyderabad to ring in four changes
May 02, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Sunrisers seek turnaround at Wankhede without Bhuvneshwar

After starting the tournament with three straight wins, Sunrisers are now coming on the back of two losses and may have to field a depleted side
May 01, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Jaipur

Gowtham wins it for Royals in clutch finish

With Rajasthan Royals needing 43 off 17 balls, K Gowtham showed off his hard-hitting ability, smashing an unbeaten 33 off 11 balls to seal a thrilling turnaround win
April 21, 2024
Royals v Mumbai, IPL 2018, Jaipur

Archer, Gowtham hand Mumbai another final-over defeat

Archer came in for Ben Laughlin while Dhawal Kulkarni replaced Stuart Binny. Mumbai were unchanged
April 29, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Jaipur

Rajasthan Royals in need of batting revival

Rohit's return to form mirrors Mumbai's rise. Can they sustain the surge?
April 28, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rohit uses 'perfect platform' to change Mumbai fortunes

The Mumbai Indians captain said he would continue batting at No. 4 to help bring stability to the middle order, much like he did with a match-winning 94 against RCB
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Was Virat Kohli batting for the not-out?

The RCB captain slowed down despite a rising asking rate, but he was doing it to keep his team's net run-rate up
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royals Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rohit brings Mumbai Indians the thrill

Royal Challengers had Rohit in check up until the 14th over. Then all hell broke loose
April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rohit, Lewis batter Royal Challengers in imposing win

Mumbai Indians lost their fourth toss in a row and made only one change in bid for their first win of the season: Mitchell McClenaghan came in for Akila Dananjaya
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Mumbai, RCB running out of room for error

Mumbai, having lost three close games, would want to win against Royal Challengers, who have endured a sub-par start to the season themselves
April 21, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Mumbai rue bad luck and a poor finish

Rohit Sharma is the only captain not to win a toss this IPL, and his team's lost three really close matches this season
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Jason Roy's new T20 tempo aces tough chase

The England opener's match-winning 91 off 53 balls was further evidence of his improving ability to find the right pace in a chase
April 24, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Roy clinches thrilling win on Daredevils debut

Hardik Pandya returned from ankle injury for Mumbai, while Delhi Daredevils left out Chris Morris and Jason Roy made his debut for the franchise
April 25, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Winless teams look to kickstart season

There isn't too much wrong with either Mumbai or Daredevils' personnel or squad balance, but a number of big names from both sides are yet to fire
April 25, 2024
IPL 2018

Third seamer in focus for Mumbai after two narrow losses

The point of debate in Mumbai Indians' bowling attack has changed quickly from lead spinner to third seamer. Who can stem the flow of runs and share the pressure with Bumrah and Mustafizur?
April 21, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Variations, turn and control, the Markande way

A tremendous exhibition of flight and impressive command allowed Mayank Markande brought Mumbai Indians back from the dead in defense of a sub-par total
May 02, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018

Talking points: Sunrisers nearly throw it away

They were sloppy on the field and with the bat, but got away with a last-ball win
April 30, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Frazzled Sunrisers squeeze home in last-ball thriller

Sandeep Sharma makes his debut for Sunrisers; Sangwan and Cutting come in for Mumbai
April 21, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Stiff test awaits Mumbai at venue of 2017 IPL glory

Mumbai were crowned IPL champions in Hyderabad last year, but the home team has had the most convincing victory so far this season
April 21, 2024
IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad

'In the final, there's 20 runs for nerves. Their nerves showed'

Mitchell Johnson defended 11 in the final over - four off the last ball - as Mumbai Indians won their third IPL title. Here are the reactions from their players and team management after the game
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL final, Hyderabad

Krunal's bolt from the blue

With his more established team-mates falling to Rising Pune Supergiant's traps, it was up to a man playing his first IPL final to take control of it
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad

Mumbai clinch third IPL title in last-ball finish

Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bat first in the IPL final against Rising Pune Supergiant in Hyderabad
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad

Mumbai face the Pune jinx in final

Pune's bowlers have been the reason for their 3-0 head-to-head against Mumbai. They have only allowed one half-century to the most prolific middle-order in the tournament
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad, final

'Wake-up calls' aid Mumbai's preparation

Rising Pune are worried about a Mumbai Indians backlash after emerging victorious on each of the three occasions this season
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru

Wily Karn ties up Knight Riders

After sitting out the first half of Mumbai's campaign, Karn Sharma showed up when it mattered with his best IPL effort to take Mumbai into their fourth final
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru

Knight Riders' tactics not good enough

Aakash Chopra looks at the team compositions, the bowling and batting opening combinations, and some of the important players from the second qualifier in Bengaluru
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru

Karn, Bumrah carry Mumbai into fourth IPL final

Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first in the second Qualifier at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier-2, Bengaluru

History with Mumbai, momentum with KKR

Mumbai Indians have won both their matches against Kolkata Knight Riders this season, but their bowling, which has let them down lately, is in need of a lift if they are to qualify for the final
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru

A test of McClenaghan's slog-overs smarts

On a tricky surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a change of pace may help Mitchell McClenaghan solve what has been a season-long problem of leaking runs in the end overs
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai

How Pune filled a Stokes-sized hole

Aakash Chopra analyses tactics from the first qualifier between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1

How Dhoni spooked Mumbai Indians

For nearly 15 overs of the Rising Pune Supergiant innings, the run-rate was going nowhere. Then Dhoni changed everything in the space of 12 balls
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1

Dhoni, Sundar vault Pune into the final

Mumbai Indians chose to bowl, and brought back Mitchell McClenaghan, Jasprit Bumrah, Parthiv Patel and Lasith Malinga, for the first qualifier against Rising Pune
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai

Advantage Mumbai as Rising Pune miss key players

Mumbai Indians have plenty of experience in IPL playoffs, and will be at home, against a Rising Pune Supergiant side weakened by the absence of Ben Stokes and Imran Tahir
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Rayudu leaves imprint in rare opportunity

He was brought in to rest the season regulars, but a match-turning knock could give the team management a few selection headaches ahead of the Playoffs
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Knight Riders miss out on top-two finish as Mumbai defend 173

Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain, chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians, in a top-of-the-table clash whose start was delayed by 30 minutes due to rain
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Eden Gardens to decide who finishes No. 1

Mumbai Indians are through. KKR are highly likely to be through. The big question at Eden Gardens will be: which of them top the table...
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Saha finds his groove at the top

Wriddhiman Saha wasn't quite himself as a floater in the middle order; he seized his opportunity as an opener to score a breezy 93
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Why Malinga has lost his sting, and a vintage big-hitting demo

Aakash Chopra analyses play from the run-fest in Mumbai, where Kings XI prevailed over the hosts
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Kings XI barely defend 230 to stay alive

Kings XI captain Glenn Maxwell announced one change with fast bowler Ishant Sharma replacing left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh.
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Kings XI face another must-win at fortress Wankhede

Kings XI Punjab face the second of three must-wins against a Mumbai Indians team looking to seal their spot in the first qualifier of the postseason
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Nabi's accuracy handcuffs Mumbai

Mohammad Nabi's unrelenting accuracy built the pressure on Mumbai Indians, his 12 dots in the Powerplay setting the tone for a clinical bowling display from Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Dhawan, bowlers lead Sunrisers' cruise

Rohit Sharma called correctly and Mumbai Indians elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad with rain in the Hyderabad air
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Sunrisers seek to keep top-four slot from slipping away

Sunrisers Hyderabad have slumped at the business end of the tournament. They need to win against the rampaging Mumbai Indians for a start, and hope Kings XI's results go in their favour
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi

Pollard's 360-degree range

Sent up the order to counter spin and tackle the short boundaries, the West Indies allrounder made a seamless transition and bullied Delhi Daredevils
April 21, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi

Mumbai achieve record margin in crushing defeat of Daredevils

Zaheer Khan returned from injury and elected to bowl at the Feroz Shah Kotla. He replaced Shahbaz Nadeem in the XI and was Daredevils' only change
May 01, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi

Rollicking Daredevils welcome Mumbai to home turf

Delhi Daredevils will count on the momentum from two thumping victories as they host table-toppers Mumbai Indians
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Nerveless Rohit steers tight chase

Rohit Sharma played a vintage innings, exuding his trademark grace and silken timing enroute to an unbeaten 37-ball 56, to overwhelm Royal Challengers Bangalore on a slowish Wankhede pitch
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Rohit masterminds tense chase to take Mumbai to top

Virat Kohli won the toss, and Royal Challengers Bangalore batted first on a sweltering afternoon
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Tottering Royal Challengers seek Wankhede spark

Royal Challengers Bangalore have only a minuscule chance of making the playoffs ahead of their trip to the Wankhede Stadium to take on Mumbai Indians
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot

Talisman Krunal brings joy on return

Krunal Pandya's presence in the midst of a Mumbai Indians slide showed why he has become indispensable to them
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot

Bumrah's super over wins Mumbai the tiebreaker

Suresh Raina won the toss and surprised everybody by choosing to bat first at the chase-friendly Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot

Burden on improved bowling teams at high-scoring venue

With both teams loaded with power-hitters at the top, the onus is on the bowling units at a venue that favours run scoring
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Stokes key in snapping Mumbai's streak

Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first against Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede Stadium
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Pune aim to reprise winning start against Mumbai

Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant began their season in contrasting fashion, but where Mumbai have pulled ahead rapidly at the top of the table, Pune are still reviving their campaign
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Aggressive McClenaghan helps Mumbai defend

Mumbai Indians were up against all the odds when they began the second innings after some underwhelming batting. It was clear they needed wickets and Mitchell McClenaghan delivered in his first spell
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai

McClenaghan, Bumrah help Mumbai extend lead at top

Zaheer Khan, the Delhi Daredevils captain, won the toss at the Wankhede Stadium and made Mumbai Indians bat first for the first time since their first game of the tournament
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Daredevils eye turnaround against rampaging Mumbai

Back-to-back defeats have stalled Daredevils after a good start, but to put that behind, they need to find a way past a Mumbai side that is reveling in its best-ever IPL start
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore

The Buttler bash that took a while coming

Jos Buttler smashed 77 off 37 balls as Mumbai Indians gunned down 199, their highest successful chase in the IPL
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore

Mumbai top order destroys Kings XI in highest successful chase

An unchanged Mumbai Indians chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Indore. Kings XI brought in Shaun Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Gurkeerat Singh and Swapnil Singh
April 29, 2024
Kings Xi Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore

Kings XI look to disrupt Mumbai's best-ever start

Kings XI Punjab aim to end their three-match losing streak as they play their last home game in Indore against a confident Mumbai Indians outfit
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Rohit changes strategy to tackle spinners

Rohit Sharma had to change his tactics to play against spin after he was dismissed for four single-digit scores early in the tournament
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Rana, Rohit, Pollard seal another Wankhede chase

Mumbai Indians welcomed back Lasith Malinga, and won the toss to chase in a chase-friendly ground and format
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Lions eye tough road up the points table

Gujarat Lions will try to climb up from seventh place when they take on Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, a team they have yet to lose to in the IPL
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bangalore

Pollard the calm amid Badree storm

By anchoring a tough chase on a dry surface, Kieron Pollard proved there's more to his game than just monstrous sixes
April 30, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Pollard fifty overcomes Badree hat-trick

Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Upbeat Mumbai seek to spoil Kohli's RCB return

Near-full-strength teams face off in what is likely to be a run-fest in Bangalore
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai

How Harbhajan and dew hindered Sunrisers

Aakash Chopra analyses some of the major talking points from the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Harbhajan sings redemption song

Left to prove a point after being left out of the opening game, Mumbai Indians' most-experienced spinner showed he still has the smarts to succeed in the shortest form
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Mumbai sail home on dewy evening

Mustafizur Rahman replaced Moises Henriques, who, according to David Warner, was down with a virus
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Sunrisers gear up to unleash Mustafizur-Rashid combo

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be forced to rethink a settled combination with the return of Mustafizur Rahman, as they take on a charged-up Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Rana, Pandya brothers stage stunning heist

Lasith Malinga returned to bolster the Mumbai Indians bowling, replacing Tim Southee. He walked straight into bowling duties as his captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and expectedly chose to chase
April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Mumbai gain Malinga but lose Rayudu

The arrival of Lasith Malinga for Mumbai Indians and Shakib Al Hasan for Kolkata Knight Riders highlights the high-profile match between the two teams on Sunday
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune

Rahane, Smith clinch thriller for Pune

Making his captaincy debut for Rising Pune Supergiant, Steven Smith chose to bowl first on a well-grassed deck at the MCA Stadium
April 30, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune

Smith seeks winning start at venue of Test success

In February, Steven Smith led Australia to a famous Test win in Pune. Now, he returns to the city as Rising Pune Supergiant's new captain
April 29, 2024