Shardul Thakur

The Mumbai Indians left fans scratching their heads by employing Shardul Thakur as an Impact Sub while he never got the chance to bowl a single ball. This curious tactic came after a dismal display against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Thakur's experience could have potentially turned the tides. On a day when every MI bowler went at an economy of over 10, it was baffling to see the bowler with over 100 IPL wickets not getting a bowl.

Interestingly, Shardul Thakur was not part of the Mumbai's starting XI and even not the impact player. Mumbai had already used opener Danish Malewar as its impact player in place of Allah Ghazanfar.

Chennai Super Kings host Mumbai Indians tonight in a crucial IPL clash at Chepauk. Both struggling five-time champions are fighting for playoff survival. CSK, currently sixth, faces a ninth-placed MI, who suffered a heavy defeat against them recently. Expect a batting-friendly pitch with dew influencing the second innings.

MI have won only two of their nine matches so far. A defeat against LSG would end their campaign.

Mumbai Indians faced controversy in their IPL 2026 loss to Chennai Super Kings after using Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner. Coach Mahela Jayawardene defended the decision, citing a head injury, though Santner later wore a shoulder sling. The debate overshadowed MI's continued struggles on the field.

In a big blow to already-struggling MI, their full-time captain Hardik Pandya was not available for selection because he was "unwell". However, star batter Rohit Sharma made it into the side and returned after the hamstring injury.

Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of Mumbai Indians' match against Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a wrist injury sustained in practice. Ryan Rickelton will replace him at the top of the order. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium.

PL 2026’s CSK vs MI clash began with a major surprise as neither MS Dhoni nor Rohit Sharma featured in the playing XIs. Mumbai Indians opted to bat first after winning the toss, while both teams made multiple changes. Several stars, including Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suryakumar Yadav, have struggled this season. CSK have relied heavily on Sanju Samson, while MI’s bowling woes continue with the tournament’s worst economy rate.

Mumbai Indians, enduring a dismal season, face bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial 'wooden spoon' battle. MI's superstars, including Bumrah and Pandya, must find form to avoid slipping further down the table. LSG, despite a losing streak, possess a strong bowling attack. Both teams desperately need a win to salvage pride.

Mumbai Indians posted a huge 243/5 thanks to Ryan Rickelton's 123. Chasing this target, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head formed a record opening partnership. Their 129-run stand put Sunrisers Hyderabad in a strong position. This partnership now equals the record for most century stands for the opening wicket in IPL history.

Mumbai Indians' IPL 2026 campaign has been hit by the injury of all-rounder Mitchell Santner, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury. South African Keshav Maharaj has been signed as his replacement. MI, currently ninth in the standings, hopes Maharaj's experience will help revive their struggling season.

Mumbai Indians face a crucial IPL 2026 encounter against a surging Gujarat Titans, desperately seeking to end a four-match losing streak. Mumbai's batting and bowling have faltered, while Gujarat rides a three-game winning wave. The Ahmedabad pitch, favoring first-innings scores, and extreme heat could influence tactical decisions for this high-stakes clash.

India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube headline key retentions for Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League. Franchises locked in core players ahead of the May 2 auction, with defending champions releasing Tushar Deshpande. The tournament begins June 2, with eight teams aiming to build competitive squads.

Ryan Rickelton's record-breaking 123* powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5, but Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batting, led by Travis Head's 76 and Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65, chased down the target with ease. SRH secured their fifth consecutive win, significantly boosting their playoff hopes, while MI's playoff chances are all but over.

Mumbai Indians are struggling in IPL 2026 with six defeats in eight matches, continuing last season's poor form. Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav are experiencing slumps, while the absence of Rohit Sharma has disrupted team stability and opening partnerships. The middle order has consistently failed to fire, leading to significant batting collapses.

Mumbai Indians’ coach Mahela Jayawardene cut a dejected figure as he settled into his seat during the post-match press conference. The depressed body language was a realisation that things will only get harder from here on, after their archrivals Chennai Super Kings handed them their biggest defeat in IPL history on Thursday.

The 15-year-old made 46 off 28 balls, with six fours and two sixes, at a strike rate of 164.29. During the innings, he took on bowlers such as Vaibhav Arora, Cameron Green, Kartik Tyagi and Narine.

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar expressed concern over bowlers' plight in IPL-2026 due to high scoring, suggesting boundary pushes to rebalance the game. He also urged Mumbai's young cricketers to prioritize playing for their city. The MCA also felicitated Ayush Mhatre and awarded lifetime achievement awards.

At just fifteen, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is setting the IPL 2026 alight with his breathtaking batting skills, reminiscent of legends like Sachin Tendulkar. His audacious style against elite bowlers, boasting strike rates often soaring past 200, challenges every cricketing norm. In Sooryavanshi’s case, he has aced that test like no other. Almost like using the cheat codes in EA Sports Cricket 07.