IPL 2025: Best XI that can defeat MI

Mumbai Indians (MI) are one of the greatest teams in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Along with Chennai Super Kings, MI have the most titles (5). They boast the best conversion rate in IPL finals, having won 5 out of 6. MI have some of the best players in the world, including Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and others.

Beating Mumbai is no easy task—it requires a complete team effort. The IPL 2025 squad of the five-time champions has a great mix of emerging talents and established stars, making them a formidable opponent. Any team looking to defeat MI in IPL 2025 must have all bases covered, with players assigned to perform their roles to the best of their abilities.

Best IPL XI that can beat MI in 2025:

Top Order - Mitchell Marsh, Sanju Samson, and Nicholas Pooran

The top order will feature the trio of Mitchell Marsh, Sanju Samson, and Nicholas Pooran. Marsh, alongside Phil Salt, has been one of the best openers this season. However, due to the overseas player limit, Marsh makes it into this XI. At the other end is Samson, who played well against SRH.

At No. 3, Nicholas Pooran has been the most consistent batter in IPL 2025. The left-hander has scored 75 (30) and 70 (26) against DC and SRH, respectively, accumulating 145 runs in 2 innings at an astonishing average of 72.50 and a strike rate of 258.93.

Middle Order - Shreyas Iyer (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), and Vipraj Nigam

The middle order comprises Shreyas Iyer, Dhruv Jurel, and Vipraj Nigam. Shreyas played a fantastic knock against GT, scoring an unbeaten 97* off just 42 balls, including 5 fours and 9 sixes. He will also captain the side.

At No. 5, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played a crucial innings against SRH, scoring 70 (35) while chasing 287. He also contributed 33 (28) against KKR. Following him is Vipraj Nigam, who impressed with 1/30 with the ball and a game-changing 39 (15) with the bat.

Lower Middle Order - Ashutosh Sharma and Shardul Thakur

Youngster Ashutosh Sharma played a blinder against LSG, smashing an unbeaten 66 (31), including 5 fours and as many sixes, helping DC to pull off their biggest run chase in IPL history. He was the best Indian finisher of the first week.

At No. 8, Shardul Thakur has been the best powerplay wicket-taker, dismissing key players like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel against DC. He also scalped Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Abhinav Manohar, and Mohammed Shami against SRH. Additionally, he can contribute with the bat if needed.

Bowlers: R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal (Impact Substitute)

Josh Hazlewood will lead the pace attack, excelling in both powerplay and death overs. Yash Dayal, his teammate, has also bowled well against KKR and CSK.

For the middle overs, the team has Vipraj as an option, but the key wicket-takers will be Noor Ahmad and R Sai Kishore. Noor holds the Purple Cap, with 4/18 against MI and 4/36 against RCB. Meanwhile, Sai Kishore bagged 4/30 on a good batting surface in Ahmedabad against PBKS.

Best IPL XI that can defeat MI in 2025:

Mitchell Marsh, Sanju Samson, Nicholas Pooran, Shreyas Iyer (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Shardul Thakur, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Josh Hazlewood.

Impact Substitute: Yash Dayal.