IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians hoping for a bright SKY
Updated On: 04 May, 2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
As a struggling Mumbai Indians take on bottom-placed LSG at Wankhede with their Playoff hopes all but over, head coach Mahela Jayawardene turns to India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav to find his rhythm and kick off fightback for five-time champs

MI’s Suryakumar Yadav. Pics/IPL
Mumbai Indians (MI) are always known to be playing for top honours, but that’s not the case for the five-time champions this season.
With their Playoff hopes all but over after just two wins in nine games, MI, who are placed ninth, will be playing for pride now besides hoping and praying that some of the other results go their way too.
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