Five-time champion Mumbai Indians (MI) entered Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Mini-Auction With limited funds, the club retained most of its main players from last season. In fact, with only Rs 2.75 crore in the bank, this is the lowest purse for any team in the history of the IPL auction. As a result, the Mumbai-based team focused on making selective additions, largely investing in young and relatively untested talent, while maintaining continuity in the squad.
MI Squad Comparison: IPL 2025 vs IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians Finished third in IPL 2025 after losing to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2. Their campaign began inconsistently, with a mix of wins and losses in the early stages. However, MI picked up momentum during the latter half of the tournament, producing stellar performances that helped them seal a place in the playoffs.
During the IPL 2025 mega-auction, MI fielded a balanced squad that included both experience and youth. They brought in players like AM Ghazanfar, Ashwini Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner. trent boltWill Jacques, and Robin Minz. This mix allowed the team to remain competitive throughout the season. Importantly, the five-time champions retained their experienced core, with Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah all playing key roles during the campaign.
Heading towards IPL 2026, MI have largely resisted the urge to make changes to their squad. Their biggest acquisition in the mini-auction was wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, who was bought for Rs 1.00 crore. Apart from this, MI also added several young prospects Danish MalewarSalahuddin Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, and Mayank Rawat indicate a continued focus on developing future talent.
Overall, MI's 2026 team is very similar to their 2025 setup, reflecting a philosophy of stability rather than experimentation. With a proven squad of experienced players coupled with emerging youth, the franchise will aim to strike the right balance as they strive for a record-extending sixth IPL title.
mi ipl 2026 team
Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Santner, Naman Dheer, Raghu Sharma, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar YadavTilak Verma, Trent Boult, Will Jacques, Quinton de Kock, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Salahuddin Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat.
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