Former Mumbai Indians spinner Harbhajan Singh referred to his former IPL franchise as the ‘team to beat’ and predicted that they will finish in the top two of the group standings in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. Mumbai Indians found their rhythm and played in perfect harmony, just like they have done earlier. Mumbai’s legacy of winning was on full display on Thursday as they thrashed Rajasthan Royals with a dominant 100-run victory at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Mumbai Indians (MI), the most successful franchise in Indian Premier League (IPL) history with five titles, faced a disastrous campaign in 2024, finishing last under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. With a revamped 23-member squad, MI is set to bounce back and chase a record sixth title in 2025. MI’s dominance in the IPL is well-established, however, the 2024 season marked a stark departure from their usual excellence.
Mumbai Indians’ thumping performance in IPL 2025 after they beat RR to win six matches on the trot
A sixth consecutive win for Mumbai Indians, and with some style. One-way traffic the entire way, as a 116-run opening stand for Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton set the tone for the night. Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav put the gloss on the innings of 217-2, and RR were never in it after that. Vaibhav Suryavanshi had an off-night, out for a duck, as did Yashasvi Jaiswal. Five wickets fell in the powerplay alone, and it was a formality from there as MI sealed their win by 100 runs
MI’s success story began with Rohit and Rickelton going all guns blazing to raise a 116-run opening stand in 11.5 overs. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya added the icing on the cake by decimating Rajasthan’s bowling attack with a ruthless onslaught and propelling MI to a daunting 217/2.
In reply, Boult, Bumrah, and seasoned ball tweaker Karn Sharma wreaked havoc with the ball to put Rajasthan out of its misery and show them the way to exit the race for playoffs.
Harbhajan Singh has classified his former side, Mumbai Indians, as the “team to beat” and prophesied that the five-time champions will finish in the top two of the group standings in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mumbai Indians, known for their customary slow-start style and then going full throttle towards the end of the group stage, have done it again. On Thursday, MI ensured Rajasthan Royals’ attempt to gun down their target slumped down the drain as they sealed their sixth victory on the trot to move to the top of the table.
Mumbai Indians Is Team to Beat, Will Finish In Top – Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh has classified his former side, Mumbai Indians, as the “team to beat” and prophesied that the five-time champions will finish in the top two of the group standings in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mumbai Indians, known for their customary slow-start style and then going full throttle towards the end of the group stage, have done it again.
On Thursday, MI ensured Rajasthan Royals’ attempt to gun down their target slumped down the drain as they sealed their sixth victory on the trot to move to the top of the table.
MI found its lost muse and continued to sing in harmony, as they have done on numerous occasions in the past. Mumbai’s winning pedigree was up for show on Thursday as they trounced Rajasthan Royals with a thumping 100-run triumph in the scorching heat of Jaipur.
With Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton going berserk with the bat while Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult bowling in tandem to haunt the opposition batters with their tenacious speed, Harbhajan sees Mumbai finishing in the top two.
“Total dominance from MI. They are a champion team playing like a champion team. It will be hard for any team to catch up to them. Of the 11 players, nine or 10 can win the game singlehandedly. MI is the team to beat. I believe they will finish in the top two spots. They can finish anywhere with 18 or 20 points,” Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.
Mumbai Indians are currently at the top of the table with 14 points in 11 matches. They will be facing the Gujarat Titans on May 6th at the Wankhede Stadium. MI & GT both have 14 points from 11 matches and the team which will win the clash most likely qualify for playoffs. GT are coming back on a resounding victory over SRH as the contest would be mouth watering.
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