The five-time champions had won six consecutive matches this season. They are fourth on the IPL 2025 points table with 14 points from 12 games. To secure a spot in the playoffs, MI will likely need to win both of their remaining league matches. They will next take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Mumbai on May 21.
Ryan Rickelton is MI’s second-leading run-scorer this season with 336 runs. He is likely to leave before the playoffs. Corbin Bosch is also expected to leave. Both players have been informed by Cricket South Africa to return home by May 27 to prepare for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Jonny Bairstow in Advanced Talks to Join Mumbai Indians as Temporary Replacement
The batter would join Mumbai Indians after captaining Yorkshire in a County Championship match. Jonny Bairstow will miss one Championship game and two T20 Blast fixtures. He also provides a useful wicketkeeping option for Mumbai Indians, in the absence of Ryan Rickelton.
Richard Gleeson Might Replace Ryan Rickelton for IPL 2025 Playoffs
Richard Gleeson made his IPL debut last year with Chennai Super Kings. He played two matches as a replacement player.
Hardik Pandya's team won just one game out of their first five matches. However, they bounced back with six consecutive wins to stay in the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs. They were narrowly defeated by Gujarat Titans before the league was suspended for one week due to India-Pakistan tensions.
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