IPL 2026: MI full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are gearing up for the 2026 Indian Premier League, aiming to etch their name in history. The franchise is targeting a record sixth IPL title as the league kicks off its 19th season.

 

Mumbai Indians last lifted the trophy in 2020, and the team will be determined to end the six-year title drought in 2026. A victorious campaign this season would make MI the first franchise in IPL history to win six championships, further cementing their legacy as one of the league’s most successful teams.  Led by Hardik Pandya, the teams has plenty of experience in their ranks, with T20 World Cup winning captains Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma as well. 

 

 

Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 full schedule 

Match No	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time (IST)
2	Mar 29	Kolkata Knight Riders	Mumbai	7:30 PM
8	Apr 4	Delhi Capitals	Delhi	3:30 PM
13	Apr 7	Rajasthan Royals	Guwahati	7:30 PM
20	Apr 12	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Mumbai	7:30 PM
24	Apr 16	Punjab Kings	Mumbai	7:30 PM
30	Apr 20	Gujarat Titans	Ahmedabad	7:30 PM
33	Apr 23	Chennai Super Kings	Mumbai	7:30 PM
41	Apr 29	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Mumbai	7:30 PM
44	May 2	Chennai Super Kings	Chennai	7:30 PM
47	May 4	Lucknow Super Giants	Mumbai	7:30 PM
54	May 10	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Raipur	7:30 PM
58	May 14	Punjab Kings	Dharamsala	7:30 PM
65	May 20	Kolkata Knight Riders	Kolkata	7:30 PM
69	May 24	Rajasthan Royals	Mumbai	3:30 PM

 

The Mumbai Indians had a strong showing in IPL 2025, with Hardik Pandya leading the team as captain. They gained momentum in the latter stages of the tournament, stringing together several wins to secure a spot in the playoffs. However, their championship ambitions ended when they were defeated by the Punjab Kings in the Eliminator.

 

Looking ahead to IPL 2026, the franchise is determined to go one step further with a reinforced squad. The team bolstered its lineup by signing experienced wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, while talented all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford joined Mumbai Indians through a trade ahead of the auction, adding depth and flexibility to the squad.

 

MI squad for IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Will Jacks, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Mayank Markande, Naman Dhir, Raghu Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa, Robin Minz, Sherfane Rutherford, Danish Malewar, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat, Mohammad Izhar.