Big concern for Mumbai Indians: Historical obstacle is awaited that after the top-to Finnish, the IPL 2025 proceeds from the eliminator. Cricket news

New Delhi: After a 7 -wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in Jaipur, Mumbai Indians crashed on Monday to end in the top two of the IPL 2025 league stage. The five-time champion finished the league stage in fourth place with 16 points of eight wins and six defeats-a respectable tally, but not enough to secure the prestigious double opportunity in the playoffs.Known for their dull start, MI once again stumbled early in the season, lost four of their first five matches. However, a remarkable change – Suryakumar Yadav’s Dream Run (640 runs in 14 Games) and Trent Balt (19 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (17 )’s bowling prooav – saw him winning six games in a line and booked a playoff berth with a match.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Despite a strong return, the top-two can disappear from the end-to-two can disturb them. Finishing teams in the top two get two shots to make the final-a clear advantage in the high-one playoffs. Who is that IPL player?Now, MI will have to walk the difficult route through the eliminator on 30 May, win two knockout matches to reach the finals.However, great anxiety, Mi’s historical performance lies in the pattern.

All his five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) have come in the season where they ended in the top two of the league stage. They have topped the top twice in 18 sessions – and five of them turned into championship win. Importantly, he has never won the IPL after finishing the top two out.Reducing its challenge further, MI This season has won this season against three other playoff teams this season – Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore – lost all four encounters.

For Hardik Pandya -led side, the front road is as difficult as usual. With history against him and suspects against the remaining contenders, Mumbai Indians should produce something special to re -write the script and pursue a record sixth title.