Mumbai Indians Keep Faint Playoff Hopes Alive

The emphatic chase at Wankhede lifted MI to just their third win of the season, but their position remains precarious with only six points from 10 games. To reach the 14-point playoff benchmark, Mumbai now requires four straight victories from their remaining matches, a daunting task given their inconsistent season plagued by bowling struggles and injuries. afsport.lat

MI's bowling continues to be their Achilles' heel, with the team conceding 1916 runs in 182.3 overs this season. Even star bowler Jasprit Bumrah appears off-form, while only Allah Ghazanfar stands out among their bowlers. Combined with the inconsistent form of middle-order batters Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, the path to playoffs appears steep for the five-time champions.