MI’s Training Camp in Full Swing
With just 10 days left until the highly anticipated IPL 2025 kicks off, the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are in full preparation mode. The squad has been assembling at their training camp under the watchful eyes of their coaching staff. Players have started joining one after another, fresh off their commitments in the Champions Trophy 2025.
The latest player to arrive at the MI camp is skipper Hardik Pandya, who returned from Dubai on Tuesday. Alongside him, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, and Karan Sharma also joined the squad as the preparations intensified.
Straight to Business for Some, Relaxed Approach for Others
While Hardik Pandya opted for a more relaxed approach upon arrival, his teammates wasted no time in getting into the groove. Reece Topley and Karan Sharma were seen working on their bowling in the nets under the guidance of MI’s bowling coach, Lasith Malinga. Their intense training session reflects the team’s commitment to making a strong comeback in IPL 2025.
Setbacks for Mumbai Indians Ahead of Opener
Despite the enthusiasm in the camp, MI has suffered a couple of major setbacks before their tournament opener against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23 in Chennai.
- Hardik Pandya Unavailable: The MI skipper will miss the first match due to a match ban imposed for maintaining a slow over rate during IPL 2024. This leaves MI without their key leader at the start of the campaign.
- Jasprit Bumrah’s Injury Woes: Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is still recovering from a back injury and is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament. His absence is a major blow to MI’s bowling attack.
Mumbai Indians Squad for IPL 2025
Despite these setbacks, MI boasts a well-balanced squad with a mix of experienced players and young talents. Here is the full MI squad for IPL 2025:
Batsmen & All-rounders:
- Rohit Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Robin Minz
- Ryan Rickelton
- Shrijith Krishnan
- Bevon-John Jacobs
- N. Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Naman Dhir
- Will Jacks
- Mitchell Santner
- Raj Angad Bawa
- Vignesh Puthur
- Corbin Bosch
Bowlers:
- Trent Boult
- Karn Sharma
- Deepak Chahar
- Ashwani Kumar
- Reece Topley
- Venkata Satyanarayana Penmetsa
- Arjun Tendulkar
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Jasprit Bumrah (Injury – Expected to miss early games)
Mumbai Indians’ Full Schedule for IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians are set to play a total of 14 league matches, with the first one scheduled against Chennai Super Kings. Here’s a detailed look at MI’s fixtures:
| Date | Match No. | Opponent | Venue | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar | Match 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs MI | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Sun |
| 29-Mar | Match 9 | Gujarat Titans vs MI | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Sat |
| 31-Mar | Match 12 | MI vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mon |
| 04-Apr | Match 16 | Lucknow Super Giants vs MI | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | Fri |
| 07-Apr | Match 21 | MI vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mon |
| 13-Apr | Match 29 | Delhi Capitals vs MI | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Sun |
| 17-Apr | Match 33 | MI vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Thu |
| 20-Apr | Match 38 | MI vs Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Sun |
| 23-Apr | Match 41 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs MI | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Wed |
| 27-Apr | Match 45 | MI vs Lucknow Super Giants | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Sun |
| 01-May | Match 50 | Rajasthan Royals vs MI | Sawai Mann Singh Stadium, Jaipur | Thu |
| 06-May | Match 56 | MI vs Gujarat Titans | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Tue |
| 11-May | Match 61 | Punjab Kings vs MI | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | Sun |
| 15-May | Match 66 | MI vs Delhi Capitals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Thu |
Can MI Overcome These Challenges and Clinch the Title?
Mumbai Indians last won the IPL trophy in 2019, and since then, they have had mixed performances in the tournament. With a new captain and a fresh squad, MI fans are hopeful for a strong comeback in IPL 2025.
However, the absence of Hardik Pandya (for the opening match) and Jasprit Bumrah’s injury could pose a serious challenge in the early stages. Will MI find a way to cope without their key players and go on to lift their sixth IPL trophy?
Stay tuned as IPL 2025 unfolds! 🎉🏏(live score cricket ipl)