Mumbai Indians are currently at the third place on the IPL 2025 standings with 14 points from 11 matches. Photo: AP
The franchise is on a Six-match winning streak, ringing warning bells for the rest of the teams. In every season where Mumbai Indians Managed to Win at Least Five Mats on the Trot, they either reached the final or at least the playoffs.
However, they are still walking a tightropite with 14 points from 11 matches. They cannot afford to be slack in their approach. As they now face Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, a mighty challenge awaits them at the wankhede stadium.
Gujarat Titans, who are currently at the fourth spot on the points table, have enough firepower in their Arsenal to outwit Mumbai Indians.
So, how will Mumbai Indians Qualify for the Playoffs?
The competition is stiff. The teams qualified for the playoffs need at least 18 points to seal their spots in the last four. Practically, Mi are still two wins away from achieving the mark, and time is running out, with only three matches remain for remain for it.
After Tuesday’s Festival Against GT, they will be up against another in-form side Punjab kings on may 11, and delhi capitals on may 15. So, they have to win a minimum of Two Match Out of Three to stand a channel Qualify for the playoffs.
The positive thing for mi is that they will play two out of these three matches at their home venue, the wankhede stadium – Against Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals.
However, if they remain unbeated and extended their winning streak to nine matches, they will amass 20 points and stand a chance to top the table and enter the playoff phase with comfort and confidence.
