Mumbai Indians (MI) is also among the top-performing teams in the IPL history. They have won more than one Indian Premier League championship, and along the way, they have forged a legacy that reflects excellence, consistency, and superiority. Their long history shows them developing up-and-coming talent while incorporating world-class material to keep ahead of the rest.

Mumbai a united Team :

Mumbai Indians (MI) have made themselves more than a mere IPL franchise. They are constructing the future of Indian cricket, and there is no doubt regarding their contributions to promoting young talent. Nita Ambani, the team owner, never shies away from claiming that MI is the "Nursery of Cricket in India," and success stories of the majority of cricketers vouch for her claim.

Nita Ambani said - "Mumbai Indians are rightfully called the Nursery of Cricket in India. I bought Hardik Pandya Krunal Pandya, now Hardik is proud Captain of MI. Then Jasprit Bumrah & Rest is history. We launched Tilak Verma, now he's a proud member of Team India". (ANI). pic.twitter.com/UjbS6obpbx

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 17, 2025

Build a team for MI and India :

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One of the finest examples is of Hardik Pandya. Drafted by MI as an uncapped player, Hardik matured to be a star all-rounder and now owns the distinction of being the captain of the franchise. His elder brother Krunal Pandya too was fostered under the tutelage of MI, before joining the Indian team eventually.

Another precious find of MI is Jasprit Bumrah. From being a young pacer with an unusual action to being India's top fast bowler in all formats, Bumrah's success is a testament to the way MI can spot and nurture talent.

A New Star and Building Future of Cricket :

The franchise also produced Tilak Varma, who has now got a place in the Indian national team. The system of finding raw talent in MI and offering them world-class training followed by opportunities to perform on the biggest stage has helped in developing Indian cricket to a great extent.

Mumbai Indians are not merely lifting trophies; they are making Indian cricket for the future. With a powerful scouting network, brilliant coaching faculty, and adherence to player progress, MI is still the nursey for India's next level of cricket stars.

Mumbai Indians (MI) had a poor season in the Indian Premier League previously ,being placed bottom of the IPL 2024 standings. In IPL 2025, MI will attempt to do better and aim to win their 6th IPL title. Let us see why MI can win their 6th title.
Hardik Pandya's captaincy :
Even after registering one of the worst captaincy, Hardik Pandya is among the most successful IPL captains statistically. In 45 IPL games, Pandya has won 26 matches and lost 19 as a captain. Earlier, he also captained Gujarat Titans to win the IPL title in their first-ever stint during the 2021 season.
Bumrah, Boult & Chahar Pace effect :
In case of pace, Jasprit Bumrah sufficient, MI recruited two more top pacers for their IPL 2025 season. Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar are specialists in swing bowling with the new ball. If the bowling conditions are favorable, then the pace trio of Bumrah, Boult, and Chahar can cause unstable, among the opposition batting line-up.

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Explosive Batting line-up:
With the level of experience, MI batting order definitely appears dangerous for the opposition.. Mumbai Indians possess the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Will Jacks, and their captain Hardik Pandya and this batters are capable of winning the match for MI single-handedly.

Mumbai won the IPL in 2013 when Kolkata hosted the final.

Mumbai won the IPL in 2015 when Kolkata hosted the final.

- MI will be aiming their 6th title in 2025 🔵 pic.twitter.com/r81oaXQVdm

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 16, 2025

MI’s Ability to Peak at the Right Time :
MI possesses a special quality—they begin slowly, but come into shape at the pivotal moment of the tournament. This quality of peaking at the proper moment has been the secret behind their multiple title triumphs.
The Kolkata Connection?
Mumbai triumphed in the IPL in 2013 and 2015 when the final was held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. If the 2025 final is hosted there, history might be against MI again!

Let us wait and see can MI win their 6 title or same thing like last season.

Mumbai Indians Home Ground – Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai Indians (MI) play their home matches at Wankhede Stadium, one of the most iconic venues in the IPL. With a seating capacity of over 33,000, Wankhede has witnessed several thrilling encounters, including IPL finals and record-breaking performances.

Recent Matches Played by Mumbai Indians at Wankhede

• IPL 2024League Match: MI vs LSG – LSG won.
• IPL 2024 League Match: MI vs SRH – MI won.
• IPL 2024 League Match: MI vs KKR – KKR won.

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 Home Matches at Wankhede Stadium

How to Buy Tickets for Mumbai Indians Matches at Wankhede

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Online Booking:

• Tickets can be purchased through BookMyShow, PayTM Insider, and the official IPL website.
• Choose your match, pick your preferred seats, and proceed to checkout.

Offline Purchase:

• Tickets may also be available at the Wankhede Stadium box office and select retail outlets in Mumbai.

Ticket Prices (Estimated):

• ₹750 - ₹1500 (General Stand)
• ₹2000 - ₹5000 (Premium Seating)
• ₹8000+ (VIP & Hospitality)

Book early, as MI home matches tend to sell out quickly!

Afghanistan’s off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been signed by Mumbai Indians (MI) for IPL 2025, replacement of AM Ghazanfar. Ghazanfar, ruled out from the upcoming Champions Trophy and IPL too. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed that Ghazanfar suffered a fracture in his lower back during last month’s tour of Zimbabwe. The young spinner, secured his first IPL contract after an impressive start in his ODI career. Mujeeb has taken 275 wickets at an average of 23.67 and an economy rate of 6.75

🆕 in town: ✨ 𝕄𝕦𝕛𝕖𝕖𝕓'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕔 ✨ #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/YIPnK0uJsQ

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 16, 2025

Recently, he played for Paarl Royals in SA20, he is the team’s highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets in 12 matches. Paarl Royals qualified for Qualifier 2 but lost the game with Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

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📰 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗷𝗲𝗲𝗯 𝗨𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻 🇦🇫

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the Afghan off spinner has been signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Allah Ghazanfar who has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an injury.

Mujeeb was one of the youngest ever… pic.twitter.com/urNJhbfVl7

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 16, 2025

Mujeeb Ur Rahman missed several matches last year due to a hand injury. He made his comeback in the Abu Dhabi T10, played in Afghanistan’s T20I series against Zimbabwe, and then took part in the SA20 league. However, he wasn’t picked for Afghanistan’s Champions Trophy squad, as the team’s chief selector, Ahmad Suliman Khil, explained that doctors advised him to focus on T20 cricket until he fully recovers before playing ODIs again. After going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, Mujeeb signed for (INR 2 crore) with Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians (MI), the five-time IPL champions, are Preparing for the 2025 season with a solid squad and some exciting new players in the squad. Let’s look at their top picks, full team, and upcoming matches schedule.

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MI’s Top Buys at IPL 2025 Auction

Mumbai Indians(MI) Full Squad for IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians(MI) IPL 2025 Schedule

March 23: CSK vs MI at Chennai (19:30 IST)

March 29: GT vs MI at Ahmedabad (19:30 IST)

March 31: MI vs KKR at Mumbai (19:30 IST)

April 4: LSG vs MI at Lucknow (19:30 IST)

April 7: MI vs RCB at Mumbai (19:30 IST)

April 13: DC vs MI at Delhi (19:30 IST)

April 17: MI vs SRH at Mumbai (19:30 IST)

April 20: MI vs CSK at Mumbai (19:30 IST)

April 23: SRH vs MI at Hyderabad (19:30 IST)

April 27: MI vs LSG at Mumbai (15:30 IST)May 1: RR vs MI at Jaipur (19:30 IST)

May 6: MI vs GT at Mumbai (19:30 IST)

May 11: PBKS vs MI at Dharamsala (15:30 IST)

May 15: MI vs DC at Mumbai (15:30 IST)

MIW vs DCW Match Preview

The Mumbai Indians Women were eliminated in the Eliminator last year. They will face the Delhi Capitals at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara to kick off the Women's Premier League 2025 season. The Capitals lost the Final to RCB Women after being caught out for 113 runs while batting first. It was a fairly one-sided affair. Both teams have retained the majority of their primary players from last season. Nadine de Klerk joins MI Women, and DC Women welcomes Sarah Bryce to its squad for the season. Jess Jonassen and Radha Yadav lead the Delhi Capitals' bowling attack, while all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland provide support.

MIW vs DCW Match Details 

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals – 2nd Match, WPL-2025

Venue: Kotambi Cricket Stadium, Vadodara

Date & Time: 15th February 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

MIW vs DCW Venue Stats

MIW vs DCW Pitch Report

There is little known about this pitch. Although it appears to be a high-scoring venue, the most recent T20 game here was extremely low-scoring. We expect a good batting wicket this time.

MIW vs DCW Weather Report

It is expected to be clear and sunny in Vadodara, with a high of 33 degrees Celsius. The weather would also be clear around match time in the evening.  

MIW vs DCW Last Five Matches

MIW vs DCW Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MIW vs DCW Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

Topmost Picks for MIW vs DCW Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• Jemimah Rodrigues – Young Rodrigues hit 69 runs not out off 33 balls against Mumbai Indians Women last year.
• Shikha Pandey –  The veteran Shikha Pandey will be one of the team’s leaders in the pace department. The 35-year-old pacer has 19 wickets for her team in the WPL.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians

• Hayley Matthews – Opening the innings will be West Indian Hayley Matthews with her aggressive right-handed batting and effective off-spin. She has over 450 WPL runs and over 20 WPL runs.
• Amelia Kerr –  The New Zealander is a superb member of the squad with 364 runs and 22 wickets in the WPL.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MIW vs DCW Dream11 Team:

Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Jess Jonassen, Amelia Kerr(C), Marizanne Kapp(VC), Alice Capsey, Shikha Pandey

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MIW vs DCW Dream11 Team:

Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma(VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Hayley Matthews(C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews

Vice-captain – Marizanne Kapp, Shafali Verma

Wicketkeeper – Yastika Bhatia

MIW vs DCW Probable Winners:

It'll be a close game between two evenly matched teams. Both batting lineups have plenty of firepower, and the number of all-rounders diversifies the bowling attack. However, we believe MI's middle and lower middle orders are slightly superior to those of DC. The Mumbai Indians Women are going to have a slight advantage heading into this match. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians is expected to win this match.

Through its subsidiary RISE Worldwide, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has purchased a 49% share of the franchise Oval Invincibles of The Hundred, strengthening their global footprint in cricket. The deal is subject to customary approvals and is significant to MI’s expansion, adding to their already existing franchise network across various leagues.

An alliance has been made with Surrey County Cricket Club (CCC):

The Surrey County Cricket Club will retain the 51% share of the Oval Invincibles, which helps to maintain a strong local presence in the ownership structure. Commenting on this, the Chair of Surrey CCC, Oli Slipper, has shared that “We wanted the best partner to keep Surrey at the forefront of English cricket, and in Mumbai Indians, we have found exactly that. Their success in the IPL and global cricket, combined with RIL’s business expertise, will help both Surrey and our Hundred team thrive on and off the field.”

Surrey County Cricket Club have today announced that Reliance Industries Limited through its subsidiary, RISE Worldwide, is the club’s preferred partner for The Hundred team when its ownership transfers from ECB to Surrey CCC at the end of 2025.

Subject to the conclusion of… pic.twitter.com/wCdunjAjhq

— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) February 10, 2025

Mumbai Indians Global Presence:
With this acquisition, Mumbai Indians now has seven teams in five countries and four continents:

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• Mumbai Indians (IPL)
• Mumbai Indians Women (WPL)
• MI Cape Town (SA20)
• MI Emirates (ILT20)
• MI New York (MLC)
• Oval Invincibles (The Hundred) (men)
• Oval Invincibles (The Hundred)  (women)

Each team has won at least one title, with MI Cape Town being the recent winner of the SA20 2025 title.

Akash Ambani on the Expansion:
Akash M. Ambani, Reliance Jio's chairman of the board, welcomed the decision that England is a place with great cricketing history, and The Oval is one of the most iconic home grounds. "We are delighted to welcome Oval Invincibles into the Mumbai Indians family. England has always been special to cricket, and having The Oval as our home venue is truly an honor. We look forward to working with Surrey CCC to elevate the teams, engage with fans, and expand our global footprint in the sport we love," M. Ambani shared.

Mumbai Indians welcome The Hundred’s London-based franchise ‘Oval Invincibles’ to the #OneFamily

~ Taking its tally to seven cricket teams spanning four continents and five countries, across both men’s and women’s cricket ~

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), owners of Mumbai… pic.twitter.com/wWMXgbBm3i

— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) February 10, 2025

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The Future of Oval Invincibles:
The Oval Invincibles dominated, both the male and female team of The Hundred have been claiming consecutive titles. Due to MI's backing and the local help of Surrey, the franchise will grow with the result. This is a major step towards the long-term vision for Mumbai Indians to become a truly global cricket powerhouse, bringing together Indian and English cricket in ways never seen before.

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd came into T20 franchise cricket in 2008 by launching the Mumbai Indians. Over the years, MI has grown into one of the most successful teams in IPL history. Their early seasons were tough, but they finally got their trophy in 2011 by winning the now-discontinued Champions League T20. The real breakthrough came in 2013 when they not only clinched their first IPL title but also added another CLT20 trophy to their cabinet.

Since then, Mumbai Indians have gone on to become the most successful team in the league with five IPL titles. After winning IPL titles in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, Mumbai Indians' owners, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), began expanding the MI franchise by launching teams in overseas leagues, starting with the ILT20 in the UAE and the SA20 in South Africa.

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The owners of MI have now also entered in the England and Wales Cricket Board's The Hundred competition by buying 49 percent stake in the Oval Invincibles, two-time champions already. MI will hope to add The Hundred also to their franchise soon. 

In 2022, Mumbai Indians introduced two new teams MI Emirates in Abu Dhabi for the ILT20 and MI Cape Town in South Africa for the SA20. A year later, they expanded further by joining the newly started Women’s Premier League (WPL) and Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA. While they won the inaugural title of the WPL as Mumbai Indians, and MLC as MI New York, the MI franchise had to waited long time for titles in the ILT20 and the SA20 leagues. MI landed the ILT20 trophy in 2024, and completed their trophy with the SA20 title in 2025.

Mumbai Indians, a very big cricket Franchise in india, just bought part of Oval Invincibles in The Hundred. They bought almost half of it for  £123 million. Mumbai Indians are already extremely good at picking players and they are entering in all the leagues to improve their franchise, and they play in many places such as the IPL and other leagues. By buying into The Hundred, they are becoming an even larger force in cricket deals all over the world.

Mumbai Indians Secure Oval Invincibles Stake in The Hundred with Mega-Deal

Last year and this year, the Oval Invincibles won two major championships, so joining with them is going to help Mumbai Indians get even more fans to enjoy them. They are working on the situation with some people who are organizing and chiefs at Surrey County Cricket Club, who are in charge of the Invincibles, and some other important financiers but it is not all finished yet.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the owners of global Mumbai Indians franchise, have bagged the Oval Invincible team in the Hundred.

Details: https://t.co/wqC9mFTKOh#thehundred #IPL pic.twitter.com/5bfB9Ry9oa

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) January 30, 2025

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Mumbai Indians have many supporters in India, and this new activity they are doing is going to help them get to connect with even more fans there. Even though they are still discussing the issue with a few other people, Mumbai Indians want to be the best and most famous franchise in cricket everywhere. For people who love the Mumbai Indians, this is incredibly thrilling because they get to see their favorite team play and get better in another positive cricket games in all over the world.

In the world of cricket there are only few players who get this type of immense fan following. Rohit is known for his calm nature and destructive batting style. He has been a go through man for India for these many years. His leadership skills have inspired many which is clearly visible, He has won five Ipl trophy for Mumbai Indians, Recently he has acquired the T20 World Cup in West Indies. Recent months have been quite hard for Rohit where a slight dip has been seen. 

Signification of The Message

The 15 year old boy has been identified as Aryan Kumar who resides in Delhi. In the letter he has shared, how Rohit’s performances on the field inspired him not only to take up cricket but also to approach life with discipline and perseverance. Aryan, who is an aspiring cricketer himself, mentioned how Rohit’s consistency in all formats of the game had a profound influence on his own training regimen. He also spoke about the impact of Rohit’s leadership, noting that it had motivated him to stay calm and focused even during challenging times.

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  The letter dictates :

                                     Dear Rohit Bhaiya,” Aryan wrote, “I have been following your cricket journey for years now, and your performances always inspire me to do better, both on the field and off it. Your batting is simply magical, but what I admire most is your ability to stay composed and lead the team with confidence. You’ve made me believe that no dream is too big to achieve. I hope one day I can meet you and learn from your experiences.”

 Soon the letter circulated in social media and became a wide viral . Soon Rohit Sharma responded to his fan saying "Thank you Aryan for such a beautiful message. I’m glad to know that my journey has inspired you. Keep working hard and chasing your dreams. All the best!

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Rohit Poor form On Roll

Rohit has been facing tuff time recently, he is struggling with bat many a times. After winning the T20 world cup, Rohit performance has been dimnished since after that, There have been line of series loss where New Zealand defeated India in their home soil after 23 years. Yet the most worst was yet to come where India lost the Bgt series after 10 years. Though winning the first test on the absence of Rohit. 

  Now Champions Trophy is on toll so to gear up the lost form and to be in the cricket field feel every international players are playing Ranji Trophy. Rohit too appeared for Mumbai Ranji team against Jammu. Rohit tried to capatilise the moment but couldn't get to his old form. Despite heroics from Shardul and Tanush still they can't get hold on to the game and got a defeat from Jammu. Soon Rohit Sharma is going to join the Indian Team against England Odi series which gonna start in february month. Fans are eagerly waiting for Rohit Sharma comeback in blue jersey and gain the lost momentum.