Mumbai Indians (MI) are one of the most successful teams in IPL history, especially in the playoffs. They have played 20 playoff matches winning 13 of them. MI have reached the final six times and won the trophy five times (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020), which is the most by any team. Their win rate in playoffs is 65% showing how strong they are in big matches. From close wins to big victories, MI have done it all when the pressure is high.
Over the years, stars like Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah have helped MI win important games. They won a final by just 1 run not once, but twice in 2017 and 2019. In 2023, they beat Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs in the Eliminator, which was their biggest playoff win. Below is a season-by-season list of all their playoff matches along with important records and facts.
Mumbai Indians Playoff Records
Overall Stats (Till 2025 Playoffs Qualification)
Category | Record |
Total Playoff Matches | 20 |
Wins | 13 |
Losses | 7 |
Win % in Playoffs | 65% |
Final Appearances | 6 |
Titles Won | 5 (Most by any franchise) |
Most Wins vs a Team in Playoffs | 4 vs Chennai Super Kings |
Biggest Win (by runs) | 81 runs vs LSG in 2023 Eliminator |
Smallest Win (by runs) | 1 run (twice – 2017 & 2019 Finals) |
Most Runs (Playoff Matches) | Surya Kumar Yadav – 329 Rohit Sharma - 316 |
Most Wickets (Playoffs) | Lasith Malinga ( Retired) - 14 Jasprit Bumrah – 11 |
Breakdown by Stage:
Eliminators: 4 matches – 2 wins, 2 losses
Qualifiers (1 & 2): 10 matches – 6 wins, 4 losses
Finals: 6 appearances – 5 wins, 1 loss
Season-wise Mumbai Indians Playoff Match Results
Season | Stage | Opponent | Result | Venue |
2010 | Semifinal | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Won by 35 runs | Navi Mumbai |
| Final | Chennai Super Kings | Lost by 22 runs | Navi Mumbai |
2011 | Eliminator | Kolkata Knight Riders | Won by 4 wickets | Mumbai |
| Qualifier 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Lost by 43 runs | Chennai |
2012 | Eliminator | Chennai Super Kings | Lost by 38 runs | Bangalore |
2013 | Qualifier 1 | Chennai Super Kings | Lost by 48 runs | Delhi |
| Qualifier 2 | Rajasthan Royals | Won by 4 wickets | Kolkata |
| Final | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 23 runs | Kolkata |
2014 | Eliminator | Chennai Super Kings | Lost by 7 wickets | Mumbai |
2015 | Qualifier 1 | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 25 runs | Mumbai |
| Final | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 41 runs | Kolkata |
2017 | Qualifier 1 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Lost by 20 runs | Mumbai |
| Qualifier 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Won by 6 wickets | Bangalore |
| Final | Rising Pune Supergiant | Won by 1 run | Hyderabad |
2019 | Qualifier 1 | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 6 wickets | Chennai |
| Final | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 1 run | Hyderabad |
2020 | Qualifier 1 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 57 runs | Dubai |
| Final | Delhi Capitals | Won by 5 wickets | Dubai |
2023 | Eliminator | Lucknow Super Giants | Won by 81 runs | Chennai |
| Qualifier 2 | Gujarat Titans | Lost by 62 runs | Ahmedabad |
Mumbai Indians – Top Playoff Records
Record | Detail |
Highest Team Total | 200/5 vs Delhi Capitals – 2020 Qualifier 1 |
Best Bowling Figures | Jasprit Bumrah – 4/14 vs Delhi Capitals (2020) |
Best Batting in a Final | Kieron Pollard – 60* (32 balls) vs CSK (2013) |
Most Final Appearances vs One Team | 4 vs Chennai Super Kings |
Only Team to Win 2 Finals by 1 Run | 2017 (vs RPS) & 2019 (vs CSK) |
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