IPL without MI in playoffs: How many times has Mumbai Indians failed to qualify for IPL playoffs stage?
Mumbai Indians have officially missed out on the IPL 2026 playoffs. Here's look at all the seasons where the five time champion failed to qualify.
IPL without MI in playoffs: How many times has Mumbai Indians failed to qualify for IPL playoffs stage? originally appeared on Cricket News . Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
KEY TAKEAWAYS: With their elimination in IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians have now failed to qualify for the playoffs eight times in 19 seasons. The five-time champions have missed the playoff spot in four of the last five IPL editions (2021, 2022, 2024, and 2026). Despite a star-studded squad, MI struggled with team combinations and failed to deliver in crucial moments, as seen in their final over loss to RCB.
Mumbai Indians knocked out of IPL 2026 playoff contention Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff chances came to an end after a narrow last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. Despite fighting knocks from Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir, MI failed to defend their total as RCB held their nerve in the final over. The loss marked Mumbai’s eighth defeat in 11 matches, making them the first team to be officially eliminated from the playoffs race this season.
For a franchise known for dominating the IPL over the years, the early exit will come as a major disappointment. While a few individual performances stood out during the campaign, MI struggled to build momentum and find a settled combination throughout the season. The five-time champions have faced challenges to qualify for the playoff stage in recent years during their transition phase.
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