The ongoing 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has been a rollercoaster ride for the Mumbai Indians. After a shaky startโwinning just one of their first five matchesโthe five-time champions made a remarkable comeback, securing six consecutive wins. However, a recent defeat against Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets has complicated their playoff qualification scenario.
Currently sitting in fourth place on the IPL points table with 14 points, Mumbai Indians must win both of their remaining league matches to guarantee a spot in the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians Make Key Additions Ahead of Playoffs
In a strategic move to strengthen their squad, Mumbai Indians have added Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka as replacements for Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch, who will leave for national duties post the final league game.
The official IPL release confirmed the changes, stating:
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Hereโs how the replacements are lined up:
- Jonny Bairstow (INR 5.25 Cr) comes in for Will Jacks
- Richard Gleeson (INR 1 Cr) replaces Ryan Rickelton
- Charith Asalanka (INR 75 Lakh) takes over for Corbin Bosch
Playoff Schedule and Squad Outlook
If Mumbai Indians make it to the knockout stage, these new additions will bolster their already star-studded lineup. The IPL 2025 playoffs are scheduled as follows:
- Qualifier 1 โ May 29
- Eliminator โ May 30
- Qualifier 2 โ June 1
- Final โ June 3
The venue for the matches is yet to be officially confirmed by the BCCI.
Updated Mumbai Indians Squad for IPL 2025 Playoffs:
Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Karn Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar, Tilak Varma, Naman Dheer, Krishnan Srijit, Ashwini Kumar, Raghu Sharma, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Bevan Jacobs, Robin Minj, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Reece Topley, Satyanarayana Raju, Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, Charith Asalanka
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