IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians had to face a crushing defeat against Rajasthan Royals. Now Mumbai Indians have 6 points in 8 matches. Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians are placed seventh in the points table. If we look at the statistics of last season's playoffs, Mumbai Indians will have to score at least 16 points. Apart from this, Mumbai Indians will have to keep their net run rate excellent.
How can Mumbai Indians make it to the playoffs?
Till now Mumbai Indians have played 8 matches. In which victory has been achieved in about 3 cases. Hardik Pandya's team will have to register 5 wins in the next 6 matches to reach 16 points. Apart from this, you will also have to improve your net run rate. However, if Mumbai Indians finish on 16 points, it could depend on the results of the remaining teams. The path to the playoffs is not easy for Mumbai Indians, but this team has faced such situations many times to secure their place in the playoffs. Mumbai Indians fans will be hoping that the Hardik Pandya-led team will definitely qualify for the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians' journey this season
Mumbai Indians started the season against Gujarat Titans. Mumbai Indians lost by 6 runs against Gujarat Titans. After which Mumbai Indians were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad by 31 runs, then the team lost to Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets. In this way, Mumbai Indians had to face consecutive defeats in the first 3 matches. However, Mumbai Indians then defeated Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in consecutive matches before losing to Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians won against Punjab Kings by 9 runs but then the team lost against Rajasthan Royals in their eighth match.