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The Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule for the first 20 matches of the upcoming season has now been announced, with Mumbai Indians set to begin their campaign on March 29.
The new season will kick off on March 28, when Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will once again be aiming to revive their past dominance in the league. Led by Hardik Pandya, the franchise will look to start the tournament strongly and build momentum early in the season.
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Mumbai Indians begin campaign against KKR
Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening clash at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, March 29.
After starting at home, the team will travel for their next fixtures before returning to Mumbai later in the opening phase of the tournament.
Mumbai Indians first four matches:
Here is the schedule for MI’ first four games of the season:
- vs Kolkata Knight Riders – March 29, Mumbai
- vs Delhi Capitals – April 4, Delhi
- vs Rajasthan Royals – April 7, Guwahati
- vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – April 12, Mumbai
A strong squad on paper
Mumbai Indians once again appear to be one of the strongest sides, led by Hardik Pandya, on paper, heading into the new IPL season.
The squad boasts significant firepower with the bat as well as depth in the bowling department. Experienced players such as Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, and Suryakumar Yadav strengthen the top order with their vast experience in the shortest format.
In the all-round department, players like Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner add balance to the side with their ability to contribute with both bat and ball.
Experienced bowling attack
The five-time champions also possess a strong bowling attack filled with international experience.
The pace department includes world-class bowlers such as Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and T20 specialist Deepak Chahar, giving the team multiple wicket-taking options across different phases of the innings.
With such a balanced squad, the Mumbai-based team will be hoping to dominate both with the bat and the ball.
Eye on sixth IPL title
MI remain one of the most successful franchises in IPL history with five titles to their name.
Their last triumph came in 2020, and since then, the franchise has struggled to replicate the dominance it showed during the previous decade. As IPL 2026 approaches, Mumbai will once again aim to bounce back strongly and chase their record sixth IPL title.
