Mumbai Indians (MI) will look to redeem themselves in the IPL 2023 after a dismal outing in the previous season, where they finished rock-bottom for the first time in the tournament’s history. MI registered an unwanted record of having lost eight matches in a row last year. However, given their rich experience and ability to identify talent to rise to the occasion, it will be hard for anyone to suppress them.
Let’s take a look at the MI history, current squad, strengths, weaknesses, form, and chances of winning this year’s IPL.
History
MI is the most successful team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, having won the trophy a record five times. Led by Rohit Sharma, they will aim to win their sixth title in the 2023 season. However, they had a poor season in 2022, winning only four out of 14 matches and finishing last in the league. Their bowling attack will also suffer due to the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and Jhye Richardson.
Full squad
With 5,879 runs across 15 seasons of the IPL, MI captain Rohit Sharma is their biggest match-winner.Young opener Ishan Kishan has the ability to turn the game around with his explosive batting.Cameron Green has proved his critics wrong time and again and could become one of the stars of the league for years to come.
Full squad of Mumbai Indians :
- Mahela Jayawardene – Head coach
- Rohit Sharma(c) – Batsman
- Jasprit Bumrah – Bowler
- Suryakumar Yadav – Batsman
- Ishan Kishan – Batsman
- Dewald Brevis – Batsman
- Tilak Varma – Batsman
- Jofra Archer – Bowler
- Tim David – All-Rounder
- Mohd Arshad Khan – Batsman
- Ramandeep Singh – Batsman
- Hrithik Shokeen – All-Rounder
- Arjun Tendulkar – Bowler
- Tristan Stubbs – Batsman
- Kumar Kartikeya – Bowler
- Jason Behrendorff – Bowler
- Akash Madhwal – Bowler
- Cameron Green – All-Rounder
- Jhye Richardson – Bowler
- Piyush Chawla – All-Rounder
- Duan Jansen – Bowler
- Vishnu Vinod – Wicket-keeper
- Shams Mulani – All-Rounder
- Nehal Wadhera – All-Rounder
- Raghav Goyal – Bowler
Here is their strongest XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Cameron Green
- Tilak Varma
- Tim David/Tristan Stubbs
- Krunal Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Jofra Archer
- Piyush Chawla
- Shams Mulani
X Factor
The young players in the team can be the X-Factor for the team, especially Shams Mulani and Arshad Khan who can become match-winning all-rounders. However, the absence of experienced fast bowlers due to injury, including Jasprit Bumrah and Jhye Richardson, and a lack of depth in the spin department apart from Piyush Chawla, could be a concern for the team.
Strengths
The team has a strong batting lineup with the likes of Ishan Kishan, captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and young stars Tilak Varma, Tim David and Tristan Stubbs. Cameron Green’s addition makes the batting squad look even more dangerous.Retaining both Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, MI traded in Jason Behrendorff and also snapped up Jhye Richardson for the base price. This would ensure the side has more bowling options and depth in the pace quality.
Weaknesses
The team lacks quality in their fast bowling, which was evident last season. Though they have Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, they need more reliable fast bowlers in their squad.The spin department is not strong beyond Kumar Kartikeya and Hrithik Shokeen. They have failed to find a wrist spinner emulating Rahul Chahar’s quality and have signed young leg-spinning prodigy Nehal Wadhere from Punjab, who will find his match in the experience of World Cup winner Piyush Chawla and Mumbai’s left-arm spinner Shams Mulani.
Form
The team is a five-time winner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is led by captain Rohit Sharma. The team has a strong batting line-up with players like Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. They have also added talented all-rounder Cameroon Green to their squad. Jofra Archer’s return will be eagerly awaited by fans. The team also has unsung heroes in the form of Piyush Chawla and Jason Behrendorff who can contribute to the team’s success.
Chances of Winning
With a strong batting lineup and Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer leading their pace attack, MI has a good chance of winning the IPL 2023.However, their weak fast bowling and spin departments could be a cause of concern.MI has the experience and talent to perform under pressure and will look to capitalize on that to win their fifth IPL title.
Schedule
Mumbai Indians schedule of IPL 2023 is as follows:
| Match No. | Date | Opponent Teams | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 2, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| 2 | April 8, 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 3 | April 11, 2023 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 7:30 PM IST |
| 4 | April 16, 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | 3:30 PM IST |
| 5 | April 18, 2023 | Mumbai Indians | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST |
| 6 | April 22, 2023 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 7 | April 25, 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST |
| 8 | April 30, 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 9 | May 3, 2023 | Punjab Kings | Mohali | 7:30 PM IST |
| 10 | May 6, 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 3:30 PM IST |
| 11 | May 9, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 12 | May 12, 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 13 | May 16, 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
| 14 | May 21, 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 3:30 PM IST |
The team have the potential to bounce back and make a strong statement in the IPL 2023. While they have some weaknesses to address, their strengths and match-winners give them a good chance of winning the tournament. It remains to be seen how they perform on the field, but they will be a team to watch out for this season.
Read more:
- IPL 2023 – Chennai Super Kings Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Delhi Capitals Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Gujarat Titans Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Kolkata Knight Riders Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Lucknow Super Giants Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Punjab Kings Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Rajasthan Royals Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Royal Challengers Bangalore Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
- IPL 2023 – Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more
