Mumbai Indians have competed in four Qualifier 2 matches in the IPL so far. As one of the oldest franchises in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians (MI) have been part of the tournament since its very first season in 2008. They are also among the most successful teams in IPL history.
MI hold the joint record for the most IPL titles, having won the championship five times. They share this record with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who have also claimed five trophies. Across 18 seasons, including the ongoing IPL 2025, MI have reached the playoffs 11 times.
Led by Hardik Pandya, the team secured the fourth spot in the IPL 2025 points table to qualify for the playoffs. After a commanding 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1, they are set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2. The winner of this match will advance to the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Mumbai Indians have significant experience in IPL playoffs. They have also appeared in the Qualifier 2 stage four times in previous tournaments. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at MI’s record in the IPL Eliminator matches.
Mumbai Indians’ Record in IPL Qualifier 2 Matches
Mumbai Indian: 2011 – Lost by 43 runs vs RCB
In IPL 2011, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets in the Eliminator match. However, in Qualifier 2, they faced Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and lost. Thanks to Chris Gayle’s explosive 89 runs, RCB set a strong target of 185/4. MI struggled in response and managed only 142/8, losing by 43 runs. Opener Sachin Tendulkar top-scored with 40 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to build on that. For RCB, Daniel Vettori took three wickets, while Sreenath Aravind and JS Mohammad claimed two wickets each.
Mumbai Indian: 2013 – Won by 4 wickets vs RR
In 2013, after losing Qualifier 1 to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 48 runs, MI faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2. RR posted 165/6, with Rahul Dravid scoring a valuable 43. MI’s openers, Dwayne Smith (60) and Aditya Tare (35), led the chase, and MI won by four wickets. MI then went on to defeat CSK in the final to claim their first IPL title.
Mumbai Indian: 2017 – Won by 6 wickets vs KKR
MI reached Qualifier 2 again in 2017 after losing Qualifier 1 to Rising Pune Supergiant by 20 runs. In Qualifier 2, MI bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for just 107 runs, thanks to Karn Sharma’s four wickets and Jasprit Bumrah’s three wickets. Krunal Pandya then scored an unbeaten 45 to guide MI to a comfortable six-wicket victory in the 15th over. MI subsequently defeated Rising Pune Supergiant in the final to win their third IPL trophy.
Mumbai Indian: 2023 – Lost by 62 runs vs GT
In IPL 2023, MI pulled off a commanding 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator. However, they fell short in Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans (GT). Shubman Gill’s Shubman Gill’s brilliant century (129) powered Gujarat Titans to a formidable total of 233/3 in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023. Mumbai Indians began the chase with determination as Suryakumar Yadav smashed 61 runs and Tilak Varma added a solid 43.
Despite their efforts, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Gujarat Titans’ bowler Mohit Sharma delivered a match-winning performance, claiming a superb five-wicket haul. Mumbai Indians were eventually bowled out for 171, falling short by 62 runs and ending their IPL 2023 campaign with a disappointing defeat. GT advanced to the final with a commanding all-round display.