Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, will kick off their 2025 season with a high-stakes clash against their arch-rivals, Chennai Super Kings, at Chepauk on March 23. Last year was a disappointing one for MI, as they finished at the bottom of the points table with just four wins from 14 matches, securing only eight points.
Hardik Pandya, who replaced Rohit Sharma as the team’s captain, had a tough season, with fans expressing discontent over how Rohit was treated. However, Hardik redeemed himself with a stellar performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup, notably defending 15 runs in the final against South Africa, which helped restore his trust among fans.
Can Mi make a fresh start with new players?
With Hardik in superb form, MI will be hoping for a strong comeback in IPL 2025. The franchise has bolstered their squad by signing several top international players at the auction, including Trent Boult, Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman. They’ve also added promising Indian youngsters like Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, and Raj Bawa. With a rejuvenated squad and internal issues addressed, Mumbai Indians are primed to challenge for their sixth IPL title. Preparations for the upcoming season are already in full swing.
Now lets take a comprehensive look at Mumbai Indians Team 2025, from the current captain to team members, everything in one place.
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MI Squad IPL 2025: A Comprehensive List of Mumbai Indians Players
Here is the Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2025, categorized by Batter, Bowler, and All-rounder:
Batter:
Suryakumar Yadav
Robin Minz (WK-Batter)
Ryan Rickelton (WK-Batter)
Shrijith Krishnan (WK-Batter)
Bevon-John Jacobs
Tilak Varma
All-rounder:
Bowler:
Trent Boult
Karn Sharma
Ashwani Kumar
Reece Topley
Venkata Satyanarayana Penmetsa
Arjun Tendulkar
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2025 Schedule
- March 23, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- March 29, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- March 31, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- April 4, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Lucknow Super Giants at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- April 7, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- April 13, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- April 17, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- April 20, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- April 23, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- April 27, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 3:30 PM IST.
- May 1, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- May 6, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- May 11, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Punjab Kings at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, starting at 3:30 PM IST.
- May 15, 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
MI Captain for IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians (MI) raised eyebrows with the unexpected announcement of Hardik Pandya as their captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, replacing Rohit Sharma. Speculations about Rohit losing the captaincy had been circulating since Hardik’s return from Gujarat Titans that month. Following the official revelation of the leadership change, MI thanked Rohit Sharma with a heartfelt post on social media.
Despite a horrible run in the 2024 edition, MI kept faith in the Indian all-rounder and decided to continue under his leadership.
Why is Hardik Pandya Ban in IPL 2025?
Mumbai Indians will face a tough start to IPL 2025, with two key players missing the initial matches. Jasprit Bumrah may not be available due to an injury, and captain Hardik Pandya is banned from playing the first match. Mumbai Indians will kick off their campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 23 at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
The reason behind Hardik Pandya’s ban is a series of slow over-rate violations during IPL 2024. Mumbai Indians were penalized three times for this issue under Pandya’s captaincy. According to IPL rules, the third violation results in a one-match ban for the captain. This means Pandya will miss the opening match of IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings, though he will return for the team’s second game.
Pandya has been an important player for Mumbai Indians, having first joined the team in 2015. After a successful spell with Gujarat Titans, where he led the team to two IPL finals and one title, Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians in 2023. Despite this setback, fans are eager to see him lead the team once again once his suspension is over.
Conclusion
A lot has happened in the past two years for Mumbai Indians. The 5-times IPL champions have not been in the best form, finishing the last on the points table with only 4 wins out of 14 matches. However, on the whole, Mumbai Indians players namely, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Verma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma have been in great form in recent times. Hence, the MI team will be hopeful to achieve the best results in the 18th edition of the cash-rich tournament.