After finishing at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2024, the Mumbai Indians made some strategic changes in their squad.

The appointment of Hardik Pandya as captain and the acquisition of impactful players like Will Jacks and Trent Boult have boosted their chances for IPL 2025. Let's dive into the best-predicted playing XI that could lead MI back to glory.

Strongest Predicted Playing XI of Mumbai Indians (MI)

1. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, the former captain of Mumbai Indians who led the team in 11 IPL seasons winning 5 IPL titles, stepped down from captaincy last year, will be once again opening for the team this season. The legendary MI opener will return to his original role after stepping down as captain. With 6,628 runs in 257 matches and a strike rate of 131.14, Rohit is eager to regain his form.

2. Will Jacks

Will Jacks, the dynamic English batter, made a strong impression in the closing stages of IPL 2024 while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jacks is expected to open the innings for Mumbai alongside Rohit Sharma, creating one of the most formidable opening partnerships of the season.

3. Tilak Varma

Tilak's consistent performance in IPL 2024, scoring 416 runs, makes him a crucial middle-order batter. The young Indian batter who had an excellent season with the Mumbai Indians last year will be playing in the middle order for the team. In the 38 matches played so far he scored 1,156 runs with a strike rate of 146.33.

4. Suryakumar Yadav

Surya, now the team's vice-captain, is known for his 360-degree shots. With 3,594 runs in 150 matches at a strike rate of 145.33, he is the backbone of MI's batting.

5. Hardik Pandya (Captain)

Hardik's all-round abilities and leadership skills will be key. Last season, Mumbai performed poorly, finishing in last place. Along with his captaincy, his all-round skills will also play an important role for Mumbai this season. He has scored 2,525 runs and taken 64 wickets in 137 matches.

6. Ryan Rickelton

Ryan Rickelton, the talented young South African wicketkeeper-batter, is set to make his IPL debut this year with the Mumbai Indians. Sharing responsibilities with Hardik Pandya, Rickelton will play a key role as the team’s primary wicketkeeper and designated finisher for the season.

7. Mitchell Santner

The Kiwi all-rounder adds depth with his left-arm spin and handy batting. He has taken 15 wickets in 18 matches at an economy of 6.92. Mitchell Santner New Zealand's white-ball captain, Mitchell Santner, will sport the Mumbai Indians jersey this season after being picked up for a base price of 2 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

8. Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar Known for his expertise in swinging the ball during the early overs, Deepak Chahar is set to bolster Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack this season. Known for his swing bowling in the powerplay, Chahar has 77 wickets in 81 matches at an economy of 7.98.

9. Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah, often regarded as the best pacer in modern cricket, will once again lead Mumbai Indians' bowling attack in IPL 2025. While a back injury is expected to sideline him for the first two weeks of the season, Bumrah remains a key player for Mumbai. Over 133 matches, he has taken an impressive 165 wickets with an economy rate of just 7.30, underlining his status as a match-winner.

10. Trent Boult

Reacquired for 12.5 crore, Boult's experience and pace will be invaluable. He has 121 wickets in 104 matches. Boult will form a fearsome pace trio alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar, making Mumbai's bowling lineup one of the most formidable in the tournament

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11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mujeeb will be the team’s primary spinner this season. In his IPL career so far, he has taken 19 wickets in 19 matches, with an economy rate of 8.18, bringing much-needed variety and depth to Mumbai's bowling attack.

With a well-balanced squad and a hunger to prove themselves, the Mumbai Indians are ready to dominate IPL 2025. Fans can expect an exciting season as the team aims for their sixth title.

Mumbai Indians (MI) full squad for IPL 2025

Hardik Pandya (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Venkat Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Vignesh Puthhur, Suryakumar Yadav, Mujeeb Ur Rahman .

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