IPL 2025: MI Predicted Playing XI

IPL 2025: MI Best Predicted Playing XI

After disappointing the fans in the IPL 2024 by finishing in the last position, the Mumbai Indians are all set to make a comeback in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League. IPL 2025 will start off on 22nd March with a match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. This article will discuss the predicted playing XI of the Mumbai Indians for the upcoming season.

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, the former captain of Mumbai Indians who led the team in 11 IPL seasons winning 5 IPL titles, stepped down from captaincy last year, will be once again opening for the team this season. Rohit regained form in recent matches after struggling for the last few games. In the 257 matches played so far, Rohit scored 6,628 runs with a strike rate of 131.14.

Will Jacks

Will Jacks, explosive English batter who performed exceptionally well in the last few matches of IPL 2024 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was acquired by Mumbai Indians in the recent mega auction. He is expected to open for the Mumbai Indians alongside Rohit Sharma, forming one of the most destructive opening duos of the season. In the eight matches played so far, Will Jacks has scored 230 runs with a strike rate of 175.57.

Tilak Varma

The young Indian batter who had an excellent season with the Mumbai Indians last year will be playing in the middle order for the team. Tilak, known for his consistent batting, scored 416 runs in IPL 2024. While in the 38 matches played so far he scored 1,156 runs with a strike rate of 146.33.

Suryakumar Yadav

The star Indian batter and captain Suryakumar Yadav will be one of the most important batters in Mumbai’s middle order. Surya’s ability to score runs quickly and in all directions of direction of the ground makes him one of the most destructive T20I batters. In the 150 matches played, Suryakumar Yadav has scored 3,594 runs with a strike rate of 145.33.

Hardik Pandya (Captain)

Hardik Pandya, who became the Mumbai Indians captain last season, will be looking to start fresh this season. Last season, Mumbai performed poorly, finishing in last place. Along with his captaincy, his all-round skills will also play an important role for Mumbai this season. In the 137 matches played, Hardik Pandya scored 2,525 runs with a strike rate of 145.62 while taking 64 wickets at an economy rate of 9.10.

Ryan Rickelton

The young South African wicketkeeper and batter, Ryan Rickelton will make his IPL debut this year with the Mumbai Indians. Alongside Hardik Pandya, he will be the team's main wicketkeeper and finisher in the season.

Mitchell Santner

The New Zealand white ball captain will don the Mumbai Indians jersey after the team acquired him for a base price of 2 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. In the 18 matches played, Mitchell Santner scored 70 runs with a strike rate of 98.59 while taking 15 wickets at an economy rate of 6.92.

Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar, who is well known for his fast bowling skills, especially with swing in the initial overs, will be playing for the Mumbai Indians this season. In the 81 matches played so far in the IPL, Deepak Chahar has taken 77 wickets at an economy rate of 7.98.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah, the world's best pacer in modern-day cricket, will be the Mumbai Indians' most important bowler in the IPL 2025. While he is currently suffering from a back injury and is expected to be unavailable for the first two weeks of the season, he will still be Mumbai's key bowler in the thk season.In the 133 matches played, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 165 wickets at an economy of 7.30.

Trent Boult

The star New Zealand pacer will be seen in the blue jersey this season as the Mumbai Indians reacquired Boult in the IPL 2025 mega auction for 12.5 crore after releasing him before the auctions. Along with Deepak Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah, he will form the most lethal pace attack in the IPL 2025. In the 104 matches played, Trent Boult has taken 121 wickets at an economy of 8.29.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mujeeb Ur Rahman from Afghanistan has been added to the Mumbai Indians squad as a replacement for Allah Ghazanfar, who has been ruled out for the entire IPL 2025 due to injury. Mujeeb will be the main spinner for Mumbai this season. In the 19 matches played, Mujeeb Ur Rahman has taken 19 wickets at an economy rate of 8.18.

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