Mumbai Indians
Franchise History & Legacy
A powerhouse franchise built on a blueprint of heavy structural scouting and data analytics. Alongside CSK, they dominated the 2010s to capture 5 titles.
IPL 2027 Retained & Released Players
Retained Players 10
Released Players 11
Franchise Fan Poll
Voice your opinion! How do you rate Mumbai Indians's prospects and squad for the upcoming season?
[sportzclaus_custom_poll question="Will Mumbai Indians win the upcoming championship title?" options="Yes, absolutely!,Playoffs contender,Unlikely - squad needs rebuilding,No chance" poll_id="ipl_win_mumbai-indians" color="#004B87"]IPL 2027 Auction Strategy & Purse
Reclaimed Purse for IPL 2027 Auction
By releasing 11 players including high-profile stars Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav, Mumbai Indians have cleared a massive ₹66.50 Crore from their books, giving them the largest war chest in the upcoming December auction.
IPL 2027 Auction Strategy & Core Targets
Leadership Transition (New Captain)
With Hardik Pandya expected to be released after a difficult 2026 campaign (38% win rate), securing a tactically astute, long-term captain is MI's absolute priority.
Indian Top-Order Anchor
Needs a reliable top-order batter who can anchor the innings at Wankhede, allowing the team to play around a solid foundation when wickets tumble early.
Established Finisher (No. 6 or 7)
Securing a robust finisher to solve the long-standing revolving-door issue in the lower middle order.
Pace Support for Bumrah & Boult
With Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur leaking runs in 2026 (economy rates over 13), finding a disciplined new-ball seamer is crucial.
Experienced Middle-Overs Spinner
While Allah Ghazanfar has been a bright spark, a senior spinner is needed to dry up runs and control the middle overs on slower pitches.
Current Season Squad
Batters & Wicketkeepers
All-Rounders
Bowlers
Year-by-Year League Standings
| Season / Year | Standing / Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 9th Place |
| 2025 | 3rd Place |
| 2024 | 10th Place |
| 2023 | 4th Place |
| 2022 | 10th Place |
Championship Trophies
- Champion 2013 Season
- Champion 2015 Season
- Champion 2017 Season
- Champion 2019 Season
- Champion 2020 Season