IPL 2026 | ‘We’ve struggled so far, but will play for pride’: Mahela Jayawardene
Updated On: 24 May, 2026 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene confident his team will deliver strong performance in last league game against RR, who face a must-win situation at Wankhede to enter Playoffs

Suryakumar Yadav checks his bat on Saturday; (right) MI opener Rohit Sharma at the Wankhede nets on Saturday. Pics/Ashish Raje
Mumbai Indians (MI) began their IPL-19 campaign on a winning note, outclassing Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets at Wankhede on March 29. However, since then the five-time champions have witnessed a massive dip in performance and are out of the Playoffs race well before Sunday’s final league match on their home ground vs Rajasthan Royals (RR).
MI’s head coach Mahela Jayawardene, however, remains optimistic that his team will play for pride and their fans when they face RR at the Wankhede.
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