Fifteen days ago -- Mumbai Indians were struggling near the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table. Fast forward to today and they are sitting pretty at third place, firmly in the playoff race.
It has been a remarkable turnaround for a team that looked out of rhythm at the start of the season. As of April 12, the Mumbai Indians were in ninth position, with just two wins from their first five matches.
Their campaign appeared to be slipping away. However, a run of consistent wins combined with players stepping up at the right time has completely changed their season.
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With five consecutive wins, Mumbai have not only gathered crucial points but also improved their NRR -- a factor that could prove decisive later. Here’s a closer look at how Mumbai Indians pulled off this impressive climb.
How did Mumbai Indians climb from 9th to 3rd on the points table in just 15 days?
Five wins in a row
The most important factor behind Mumbai Indians' rise has been their five-match winning streak. After a slow start, they picked up momentum with wins over Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad (twice), Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants.
Each win boosted their confidence and standings that helping them climb the points table steadily.
Star players stepping up at the right time
Several Mumbai Indians players found their best form during this winning run. Suryakumar Yadav has been especially outstanding.
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He held the Orange Cap after his explosive half-century against Lucknow. Jasprit Bumrah returned to his devastating best too -- with a four-wicket haul in the same match.
Good form from Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Trent Boult and Will Jacks further strengthened the side.
Positive momentum
Winning breeds confidence and Mumbai clearly benefitted from the psychological boost of consecutive wins. Additionally, other results around the league may have played a small part.
Losses for some higher-ranked teams opened the door for Mumbai to climb faster with each win. Their playoff hopes -- which seemed distant two weeks ago -- now look very much alive.
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Timeline of the Mumbai Indians' climb
- Around April 12: Sitting in 9th place after a mixed start.
- Mid to late April: Wins over Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad (twice), and Chennai Super Kings pushed them upward.
- April 27: After beating Lucknow Super Giants, the Mumbai Indians rose to the 2nd position.