Will Arjun Tendulkar finally play his first game for Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025 when they take on Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (May 21)?

Arjun has been on the bench since the start of IPL 2025 and is waiting for his opportunity. MI have hinted at finally including Arjun in the final XI by sharing an 'iconic' post for him.The five-time IPL Champions to X to share a post featuring Arjun and captioned it 'iconic'. The bowling all-rounder was re-signed by MI in the IPL 2025 mega-auction for Rs 30 lakh.

Arjun was MI's net bowler in IPL 2020 and travelled to UAE. MI bid for him in the IPL 2021 mini-auction and signed him for Rs 20 lakh.

Gujarat Titans were also interested in signing Arjun in the IPL 2022 mega-auction and made one bid for him. He stayed at MI for Rs 30 lakh.The left-arm pacer finally made his IPL debut in 2023. He has played 5 IPL matches since his debut. It remains to be seen if Arjun is handed a game or not. He hasn't played a game under Hardik Pandya's leadership.MI's position in points tableWith 7 wins from 12 matches, MI sit at the fourth spot in the points table. They have 14 points in their account. The five-time IPL Champions have their destiny in their own hands and will make it to the playoffs if they win their next two games. MI can also finish in the top 2.With 9 wins from 12 matches, Gujarat Titans (GT) sit at the top spot in the IPL 2025 points table. They are followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who have 8 wins and 17 points. Punjab Kings (PBKS) sit at the third spot.GT, RCB and PBKS have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs. MI, DC and Lucknow Super Giants are competing for the one vacant spot.