The previous season of the Indian Premier League i.e. IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians and its fans have not been good at all. The five -time champion team had to end their campaign at tenth place. The team led by Hardik Pandya managed to win only four matches. In such a situation, Mumbai will now expect a bang and brilliant performance in IPL 2025. Apart from Dhakad fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, captain Hardik Pandya will also not be able to be a part of the first match. So let's know how will the playing XI of Mumbai Indians in his absence and who will play the role of captain?

Jasprit-will not be part of the first match

Even before the start of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians have suffered a double shock. Captain Hardik Pandya will not be able to be a part of the first match due to the ban. MI was found guilty of slow over rate during the last match of his campaign last season. This was happening for the third time in IPL 2024 when the Mumbai team could not complete their overs on time.

As a punishment, the BCCI imposed a match ban and cash fine on Hardik Pandya. Apart from him, now Jasprit Bumrah has also been out of the first match.

These batsmen will get a chance

Jasprit Bumrah is to stay out of the team for the first two weeks of 2025 due to a back injury. Suryakumar Yadav can be made captain for the first match of Mumbai Indians played with Chennai Super Kings in the absence of him and Hardik Pandya. At the same time, it can be talked about playing the playing XI, then the pair of Rohit Sharma and Will Jacks may come for the opening.

The responsibility of middle order will be on the shoulders of Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and Robin Meen. While Naman Dheer and Michel Santner can be seen in the role of Finisher.

In the absence of Jaspreet Bumrah, this player will take responsibility for fast bowling

In IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians may miss Jaspreet Bumrag. However, in his absence, Deepak Chahar can handle the fast bowling reins. Apart from him, Trent Bolt and Lizad Williams will be pacers of the team. The captain will have the option of Karan Sharma for the spinner bowling. Mujib ur Rahman can be used as an MI Impact Player.

Mumbai Indians potential playing XI: Rohit Sharma.

Note: All the things written in this article are the personal views of the author according to the current situation. CA Hindi does not officially confirm them.