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MI’s Overseas Absence could disrupt Mumbai Indians’ campaign, with several teams vying for IPL 2025 playoff spots facing similar hurdles due to the revised schedule. The IPL Playoff Disruptions, driven by an Overseas Player Shortage, may see MI without key foreign stars, threatening their performance in crucial knockout matches.
MI’s momentum may be impacted by these abrupt changes, as their position in the top four has not yet been confirmed. With 14 points from 12 games, MI is presently ranked fourth in the standings. To be safe in the standings, they will try to win both of their remaining games.
MI’s next 2 matches :
vs DC on May 21st at Wankhede, Mumbai
vs PBKS on May 26th at Sawai Mansingh stadium, Jaipur
Both are tough matches as they are both in contention for the playoff qualification.
WTC Final : MI’s Overseas Absence
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has recalled players, such as Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch, for the South Africa squad ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia on June 11, 2025. Further compounding MI’s overseas absence problems. The Mumbai Indians’ hopes of making the IPL 2025 playoffs are impacted by CSA’s directive for WTC Final Prep, which requires their return by May 26.
MI is rushing to adapt without important international stars because the South Africa Squad Selection places a higher priority on Test preparations.
Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch may miss the IPL 2025 playoffs due to MI’s overseas absence, as CSA requires their return by May 26 in order to prepare for the WTC Final. MI’s backup dilemma is exposed by Rickelton’s crucial form, which leads to crucial starts alongside Rohit Sharma. Naman Dhir is probably going to open with Rohit – says the reports.
Mitchell Santner, who previously played at Cosbin Bosch’s position, can take his place as he has shown good performance in the two games he has played. In the middle overs, they will miss an exceptionally quick bowler, but they will have a left-arm spinning option.
ENG vs WI ODI series
On May 29 England And West Indies are going to compete in an ODI series. ECB wants no mess in those matches from there players. They included Will Jacks in the squad too. He might be missing the upcoming matches in the IPL. MI might get in trouble after losing two top order giants.
And Will Jacks had a knack for the ball. In the middle overs, he was used against left-handers as a part-time off-spinner. Depending on his availability, Bevon Jacobs may take his place in the X1. Bevon, a cricket player from New Zealand, is renowned for his forceful strikes.
