Mumbai Indians facts for kids
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| League | Indian Premier League | |
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| Personnel | ||
| Captain | Hardik Pandya | |
| Coach | Mahela Jayawardene | |
| Batting coach | Kieron Pollard | |
| Bowling coach | Lasith Malinga | |
| Owner | Reliance Industries | |
| Manager | Prashant Jangam | |
| Team information | ||
| City | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Colours | ||
| Founded | 2008 | |
| Home ground | Wankhede Stadium | |
| Capacity | 33,100 | |
| Secondary home ground(s) | Brabourne Stadium | |
| Secondary ground capacity | 50,000 | |
| History | ||
| Indian Premier League wins | 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) | |
| Champions League wins | 2 (2011, 2013) | |
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The Mumbai Indians are a professional Twenty20 cricket team from Mumbai, India. They play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is a big cricket tournament. The team started in 2008 and is owned by Reliance Industries, a large Indian company. Their main home stadium is the Wankhede Stadium, which can hold over 33,000 fans. Mumbai Indians are known as one of the most successful teams in the IPL.
The team has won the IPL title five times: in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. They also won the Champions League Twenty20 twice, in 2011 and 2013. This makes them one of the most successful cricket teams.
As of July 2025, Hardik Pandya is the captain of the Mumbai Indians. Mahela Jayawardene is the head coach, Kieron Pollard is the batting coach, and Lasith Malinga is the bowling coach. Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs for the team, and Lasith Malinga has taken the most wickets.
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Team History
How the Team Started
In September 2007, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the new Indian Premier League, a Twenty20 cricket competition. It was set to begin in 2008. In January 2008, eight city-based teams were sold. The Mumbai team was bought by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) for $111.9 million. This made it the most expensive team in the league at that time. RIL, owned by Mukesh Ambani, got the rights to the team for 10 years.
Early Years: 2008–2009 Challenges
For the first IPL season in 2008, Sachin Tendulkar was chosen as Mumbai's special "icon player." This meant he could only play for Mumbai. He also earned more than other players. At the first player auction, Mumbai bought famous international players like Sanath Jayasuriya, Harbhajan Singh, Shaun Pollock, Lasith Malinga, and Robin Uthappa.
Sachin Tendulkar was named captain, and Lalchand Rajput became the coach. However, Tendulkar was injured before the season started. So, Harbhajan Singh led the team at first. The team had a tough start, losing their first four games. Harbhajan was later suspended from the tournament. After that, Shaun Pollock took over as captain until Tendulkar returned. Mumbai won six games in a row under Pollock. They finished fifth in the league, just missing out on the semi-finals.
The 2009 season was played in South Africa because of elections in India. Shaun Pollock retired and became the head coach. Lasith Malinga returned after missing the previous season due to injury. Mumbai also bought South African batsman JP Duminy. The team struggled again, winning only five out of 14 matches. They finished seventh in the league.
Becoming a Strong Team: 2010–2012
In 2010, Mumbai Indians bought Trinidadian all-rounder Kieron Pollard. Robin Singh became the head coach, and Pollock became the bowling coach. Mumbai played their home games at Brabourne Stadium because Wankhede Stadium was being fixed for the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Mumbai started very well, winning seven of their first eight games. They finished at the top of the points table. They reached the final but lost to the Chennai Super Kings by 22 runs. Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in the season and won the Orange Cap award. Mumbai also played in the 2010 Champions League Twenty20 but were knocked out early.
In 2011, the IPL added two new teams. Mumbai Indians kept Tendulkar, Harbhajan, Pollard, and Malinga. They also bought Rohit Sharma and Andrew Symonds. Mumbai won eight of their first ten games. They finished third and made it to the playoffs. They beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator match. However, they lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the next game. Lasith Malinga and Munaf Patel were the top wicket-takers that season.
Mumbai also played in the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 in India. Many of their main players were injured. Harbhajan Singh became the stand-in captain. Mumbai reached the semi-final and then the final, where they played Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mumbai scored 139 runs. Bangalore started well, but Harbhajan took important wickets. Mumbai won the match by 31 runs, winning their first-ever title! Harbhajan was the player of the match, and Malinga was the player of the tournament.
Before the 2012 season, Mumbai Indians traded for Dinesh Karthik and Pragyan Ojha. They also bought players like R. P. Singh and Thisara Perera. Sachin Tendulkar stepped down as captain, and Harbhajan was appointed captain. Mumbai had a mixed season, winning half of their games. They finished third and qualified for the Eliminator against Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai lost this match by 38 runs. They also played in the 2012 Champions League Twenty20 but did not win any games.
2013: Winning Both the IPL and Champions League
In 2013, Anil Kumble joined as the chief mentor. Ricky Ponting was the captain at the start, but he was not scoring many runs. So, Rohit Sharma took over as captain. With advice from Kumble, Jonty Rhodes, and Sachin Tendulkar, the team played very well.
Mumbai Indians had a close start to the 2013 IPL, losing their first game by just one run. But they quickly bounced back. They won against Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils. They also beat Pune Warriors India. After a loss to Rajasthan Royals, Ricky Ponting stepped down as captain. Rohit Sharma became the new captain. Under his leadership, Mumbai Indians improved a lot and won their first IPL title!
They continued their winning streak in the 2013 Champions League Twenty20. They had a slow start but won their final group match against Perth Scorchers. In the final, they scored 202 runs and won the match by 33 runs. This meant they won both the IPL and the Champions League in the same year!
2014–2020: A Period of Great Success
In 2014, Mumbai Indians had a tough start, losing five early matches. But they made a comeback in the Indian part of the tournament. They won some important games, including against Kings XI Punjab. In their last league match, they needed to win by a large margin against Rajasthan Royals to reach the playoffs. They managed to tie the score in the required overs, and then Aditya Tare hit a six on the very next ball to win and qualify! However, they lost to Chennai Super Kings in the Eliminator.
Mumbai Indians also played in the 2014 Champions League Twenty20. Kieron Pollard was captain because Rohit Sharma was injured. They lost their first two games and were knocked out.
Mumbai Indians won their second IPL title in 2015. They had a bad start, losing their first four games. But they made a great comeback, winning nine of their last ten matches to win the trophy. Lendl Simmons scored many runs, and bowlers like Mitchell McClenaghan and Lasith Malinga performed well.
In IPL 2016, Mumbai Indians bought new players like Tim Southee and Jos Buttler. They finished fifth in the points table.
In IPL 2017, Mumbai Indians finished at the top of the table. They went on to win the trophy by beating Rising Pune Supergiant in a very close final. This was their third IPL title, making them the first team to win three IPL titles.
In IPL 2018, Mumbai Indians finished fifth and did not make the playoffs.
In IPL 2019, Mumbai Indians won their fourth IPL title. They beat Chennai Super Kings in the final by just one run! Lasith Malinga took a wicket on the very last ball to secure the win. This made Mumbai the team with the most IPL championships. Hardik Pandya scored a very fast 50 runs in one match. Alzarri Joseph also took the best bowling figures in IPL history (6 wickets for 12 runs) in his first IPL game.
In 2020, the IPL matches were played in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though some people doubted them, Mumbai Indians played brilliantly. They won their fifth IPL title, beating Delhi Capitals in the final.
2021–Present: Recent Seasons
Before the 2021 auction, Mumbai Indians released some players. They then bought new ones like Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Milne, and Piyush Chawla. They also signed Arjun Tendulkar. In 2021, Mumbai Indians struggled on the slow pitches in Chennai. They finished fifth in the league.
In 2022, two new teams joined the IPL. Mumbai Indians kept Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard, and Suryakumar Yadav. They bought Ishan Kishan for a very high price. However, they had their worst season, losing their first eight matches. They finished last in the points table.
The 2023 season was a bit up and down for Mumbai Indians. Their main bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, was injured. But players like Akash Madhval and Tilak Varma stepped up. Mumbai Indians made it to the playoffs, finishing fourth. They won against Lucknow Super Giants but then lost to Gujarat Titans, ending their season.
The 2024 season saw Hardik Pandya return to the team and become captain. This change caused some debate among fans. The team's performance was not consistent, and they finished last in the league table.
In the 2025 season, Mumbai Indians had a strong start with six wins in a row. They finished fourth in the league stage. They won their Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans but then lost to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. This ended their hopes for a sixth title. However, Suryakumar Yadav had a fantastic season, scoring the second-highest runs and being named the Player of the Tournament.
Home Ground
For the first two IPL seasons, Mumbai Indians played their home games at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In 2010, they played at the Brabourne Stadium while the Wankhede Stadium was being renovated for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Mumbai Indians won most of their games at Brabourne that season.
Now, Mumbai Indians play their home games at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This stadium is named after S. K. Wankhede, a former BCCI President. The Mumbai Cricket Association owns the stadium, and it can hold 33,108 people.
Team Identity
Team Name, Motto, and Logo
The team's motto is "Duniya Hila Denge Hum...", which means We will rock the world. The first team song was based on this motto, and Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan was in a video for it.
The team's logo is the Sudarshana Chakra (a spinning disc). The team was almost named "Mumbai Razors" before Sachin Tendulkar suggested "Mumbai Indians."
Jersey Colours
The team's main colour is blue, with golden stripes on the sides of the jersey. The colours were similar in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, a new kit with golden stripes was introduced. The kit manufacturer was Adidas from 2008 to 2014. Since 2015, Performax, a brand from Reliance Trends, has made the kits.
Players
Mumbai Indians have had many famous players over the years. In 2008, they bought Harbhajan Singh and Robin Uthappa, who were part of India's Twenty20 World Cup winning team. They also signed international stars like Sanath Jayasuriya, Lasith Malinga, and Shaun Pollock.
In 2009, they signed South African player JP Duminy. In 2010, they bought West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard. In 2011, they kept Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kieron Pollard, and Lasith Malinga. They also bought Rohit Sharma, Munaf Patel, and Andrew Symonds.
In 2012, they signed Richard Levi and Mitchell Johnson. In 2013, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting joined the team and became captain for a short time. They also bought Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Coulter-Nile.
In 2021, they bought Adam Milne, Piyush Chawla, James Neesham, and Arjun Tendulkar.
Captains
Here's a list of players who have captained the Mumbai Indians:
| Player | Nationality | From | To | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win% | Best Result |
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| Harbhajan Singh |  India |
2008 | 2012 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 46.66 | Stand-In |
| Shaun Pollock |  South Africa |
2008 | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75 | Stand-In |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India |
2008 | 2011 | 55 | 32 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 58.18 | Runners-up (2010) |
| Dwayne Bravo |  West Indies |
2010 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Stand-In |
| Ricky Ponting |  Australia |
2013 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50 | Captain for the first half (2013) |
| Rohit Sharma | India |
2013 | 2023 | 163 | 91 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 55.82 | Winner (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| Kieron Pollard | West Indies |
2014 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 55.55 | Stand-In |
| Suryakumar Yadav | India |
2023 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Stand-In |
| Hardik Pandya | India |
2024 | Present | 30 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 43.33 |
Seasons Played
Indian Premier League Results
| Year | League standing | Final standing |
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| 2008 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2009 | 7th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2010 | 1st out of 8 | Runners-up |
| 2011 | 3rd out of 10 | Playoffs |
| 2012 | 3rd out of 9 | Playoffs |
| 2013 | 2nd out of 9 | Champions |
| 2014 | 4th out of 8 | Playoffs |
| 2015 | 2nd out of 8 | Champions |
| 2016 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2017 | 1st out of 8 | Champions |
| 2018 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2019 | 1st out of 8 | Champions |
| 2020 | 1st out of 8 | Champions |
| 2021 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2022 | 10th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2023 | 4th out of 10 | Playoffs |
| 2024 | 10th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2025 | 4th out of 10 | Playoffs |
Champions League T20 Results
| Year | League standing | Final standing |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2011 | 1st out of 13 | Champions |
| 2012 | 9th out of 14 | League stage |
| 2013 | 1st out of 12 | Champions |
| 2014 | 11th out of 12 | League stage |
Current Squad (2025)
- Players who have played for their country are in bold.
- * means a player is currently not available.
- * means a player is not available for the rest of the season.
| No. | Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Year signed | Salary | Notes |
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| Batters | ||||||||
| 45 | Rohit Sharma | India |
30 April 1987 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2011 | ₹16.3 crore (US$2.8 million) | |
| 63 | Suryakumar Yadav | India |
14 September 1990 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2018 | ₹16.35 crore (US$2.8 million) | |
| Bevon Jacobs |  New Zealand |
6 May 2002 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$51,000) | Overseas | |
| 9 | Tilak Varma | India |
8 November 2002 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | 2022 | ₹8 crore (US$1.4 million) | |
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||||
| 44 | Ryan Rickelton | South Africa |
11 July 1996 | Left-handed | 2025 | ₹1 crore (US$170,000) | Overseas | |
| KL Shrijith | India |
12 August 1996 | Left-handed | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$51,000) | |||
| Robin Minz | India |
13 September 2002 | Left-handed | 2025 | ₹65 lakh (US$110,000) | |||
| All-rounders | ||||||||
| 74 | Mitchell Santner | New Zealand |
5 February 1992 | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | 2025 | ₹2 crore (US$340,000) | Overseas |
| 33 | Hardik Pandya | India |
11 October 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | ₹16.35 crore (US$2.8 million) | Captain |
| Corbin Bosch | South Africa |
10 September 1994 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹75 lakh (US$130,000) | Overseas; Replacement | |
| 22 | Will Jacks |  England |
21 November 1998 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2025 | ₹5.25 crore (US$890,000) | Overseas |
| Naman Dhir | India |
31 December 1999 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | ₹5.25 crore (US$890,000) | ||
| Raj Angad Bawa | India |
12 November 2002 | Left-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$51,000) | ||
| Pace bowlers | ||||||||
| 18 | Trent Boult | New Zealand |
22 July 1989 | Right-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹12.50 crore (US$2.1 million) | Overseas |
| 56 | Deepak Chahar | India |
7 August 1992 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹9.25 crore (US$1.6 million) | |
| Lizaad Williams | South Africa |
1 October 1993 | Left-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹75 lakh (US$130,000) | Overseas | |
| 93 | Jasprit Bumrah | India |
6 December 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2013 | ₹18 crore (US$3.1 million) | |
| Reece Topley | England |
21 February 1994 | Right-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹75 lakh (US$130,000) | Overseas | |
| 99 | Arjun Tendulkar | India |
24 September 1999 | Left-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | 2021 | ₹30 lakh (US$51,000) | |
| Ashwani Kumar | India |
29 August 2001 | Left-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$51,000) | ||
| 15 | Satyanarayana Raju | India |
10 July 1999 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$51,000) | |
| Spin bowlers | ||||||||
| Karn Sharma | India |
23 October 1987 | Left-handed | Right-arm leg break | 2025 | ₹50 lakh (US$85,000) | ||
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman |  Afghanistan |
28 March 2001 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2025 | ₹2 crore (US$340,000) | Overseas; Replacement | |
| 4 | Vignesh Puthur | India |
2 March 2001 | Left-handed | Left-arm unorthodox | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$51,000) | |
| Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar | Afghanistan |
20 March 2006 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2025 | ₹4.80 crore (US$820,000) | Overseas | |
| Source: MI Squad | ||||||||
Administration and Support Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Team manager | Prashant Jangam |
| Director of cricket | Rahul Sanghvi |
| Head coach | Mahela Jayawardene |
| Mentor | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Batting coach | Kieron Pollard |
| Assistant Batting coach | J. Arunkumar |
| Bowling coach | Lasith Malinga |
| Bowling coach | Paras Mhambrey |
| Fielding coach | Carl Hopkinson |
| Physiotherapist | Craig Govender |
| Strength and conditioning coach | Paul Chapman |
| Source: MI Staff | |
Kit and Sponsors
MasterCard was an early sponsor of Mumbai Indians, and Adidas made their kits until 2014. Later, Etihad Airways became a main sponsor. Since 2015, Performax has been the kit maker. Other sponsors have included Bridgestone, Kingfisher, Hero MotoCorp, Videocon d2h, Samsung, and DHL.
| Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding |
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| 2008 | Adidas | MasterCard | Adidas | |
| 2009 | Idea | Zandu Balm | ||
| 2010 | Videocon | DEC | ||
| 2011 | Hero Honda | |||
| 2012 | Hero | DHFL | ||
| 2013 | Videocon d2h | Bajaj Allianz | ||
| 2014 | Jet Airways Etihad Airways |
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| 2015 | Performax | |||
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| 2017 | ||||
| 2018 | Samsung | Ibibo | ||
| 2019 | Colors | |||
| 2020 | Marriott Bonvoy | |||
| 2021 | DHL | |||
| 2022 | Slice | |||
| 2023 | IDFC First Bank | |||
| 2024 | Skechers | |||
| 2025 | Lauritz Knudsen |
Team Rivalries
Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings
The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is one of the biggest in the IPL. They have played against each other more than any other two teams. Both are very successful and have met in the IPL final four times. Mumbai has won three of these finals, and Chennai has won one.
Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders also have a strong rivalry. Both teams are from major Indian cities. Mumbai Indians have won more IPL championships. In the first two IPL seasons, Mumbai won all their games against Kolkata. Kolkata's first win against Mumbai was in 2010.
In 2011, they met in the playoffs for the first time. Mumbai won that match. In 2012, Kolkata beat Mumbai in a crucial game to reach the playoffs, and then Kolkata won their first championship. The owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan, was banned from Wankhede Stadium for a few years after an incident in 2012, but the ban was lifted in 2015.
In 2017, Mumbai Indians got their 100th T20 win against Kolkata. Later that season, they met again in the playoffs, and Mumbai won easily. Mumbai then went on to win their third IPL title.
From 2015 to 2018, Mumbai Indians had an eight-game winning streak against Kolkata. This streak ended in 2019 when Kolkata scored a very high total and won. As of 2024, Mumbai Indians have won 23 out of 34 matches against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Helping the Community
Mumbai Indians support education for children who are less fortunate. They raise money by selling things like wristbands signed by their players. They work with organizations like Pratham, Ummeed, Akanksha, Teach For India, and Nanhi Kali to help with this cause.
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