Mumbai Indians’ Auction Strategy: The mega auction for the next season of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be held on 24 and 25 November in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Earlier, all the franchises had released the list of their retained player.
Mumbai Indian’s Auction Strategy: Key Players to Target
Mumbai Indians, who won the IPL trophy 5 times, had retained 5 players. Apart from captain Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians had retained former captain Rohit Sharma, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, stormy batsman Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma. MI spent the most Rs 18 crore on fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
Mumbai has retained its core team. Now in the auction, the team captained by Hardik Pandya will need a wicketkeeper, fast bowler, another opener as well as spinners.
So let’s know which players Mumbai can bet on in the mega auction. Also, MI has a right-to-match card available. In such a situation, the franchise can use this card on Ishan Kishan.
Rishabh Pant
Along with Mumbai Indians, many franchises will be eyeing Rishabh Pant in the mega auction. Pant is a good option for a wicketkeeper. Apart from this, he also gives strength to the middle order. Delhi Capitals did not retain Pant. In such a situation, Mumbai can make a big bet on Pant. Pant has scored 3284 runs in 111 matches in IPL so far
Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai has retained a fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Captain Hardik Pandya is also seen bowling 1-2 and sometimes 4 overs. In such a situation, Mumbai will need another fast bowler. In such a situation, Mumbai Indians can try their best to buy Arshdeep Singh. Singh also has a great record in T20 International. Singh has taken 76 wickets in 65 IPL matches.
Yuzi Chahal
Mumbai Indians have not had very good spin options since the retirement of Harbhajan Singh. In such a situation, Mumbai Indians can go after Chahal in the auction to be held in Jeddah. Chahal is the highest wicket-taker Indian bowler in T20I.
Not only this, he also has the highest number of wickets in IPL. He has taken 205 wickets in 160 matches. No other bowler in the history of the league has been able to take 200 wickets so far.
Mumbai Indians’ Retained Players List
| Player | Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 18 crore |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 16.35 crore |
| Hardik Pandya | 16.35 crore |
| Rohit Sharma | 16.30 crore |
| Tilak Verma | 8 crore |
With ₹75 crore already invested in retained players, Mumbai Indians are expected to make bold moves in the upcoming auction to complete their squad for IPL 2025.
