Mumbai Indians (MI), a five-time IPL champion, is now facing the challenge of battling through the eliminator after suffering a seven-wicket loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS). Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis were the standout performers for PBKS, who secured a top-two finish and a chance at direct qualification to the IPL 2025 final.
In IPL playoffs, MI has played a total of 20 matches, winning 13 and losing 7. Their highest score in playoffs was 202/5 against Chennai Super Kings in the final of 2015, while their lowest score was 111/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders in the qualifier 2 of 2017.
MI has had a strong history in playoffs, with notable finishes including winning the title in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. They have also reached the finals in 2010, 2014, and 2023. However, they have faced eliminations in 2011, 2012, and 2014.
In terms of individual performances, Kieron Pollard has been the leading run-scorer for MI in IPL playoffs, with 341 runs in 18 innings. Rohit Sharma follows closely with 285 runs in 18 innings. Among the bowlers, Harbhajan Singh leads with 14 wickets in 11 innings, followed by Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah.
As MI looks to bounce back in the eliminator, they will be drawing on their past playoff experiences and individual performances to secure a spot in the final and potentially clinch their sixth IPL title.
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