MI in IPL playoffs: Win/loss record, top performers, interesting stats & more

The IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday promises a high-stakes clash, where Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will lock horns in a winner-takes-all battle. While it is a knockout game, both sides are no strangers to high-pressure encounters.

Mumbai, with five IPL titles, are seasoned campaigners, whereas Gujarat Titans have swiftly established themselves as contenders, reaching the playoffs three times in four seasons, including a championship win in their debut year, 2022.

At the heart of this crucial match are two captains, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya, both with significant stakes. Gill, recently appointed India’s Test captain, has an opportunity to enhance his leadership credentials by steering GT deep into the playoffs. For Hardik, the 2025 season has been a redemptive arc. After facing jeers during his return to MI in 2024, he has since regained the affection of the Wankhede faithful. Guiding MI to an IPL title would not only affirm his legacy but also place him among the franchise’s all-time greats.

However, the road to the trophy is paved with challenges, and both leaders will need to address key weaknesses in their respective teams. For Mumbai, concerns around their batting tempo, especially when setting a target, remain unresolved. The lack of urgency at the top can put undue pressure on the middle order. This is a tactical aspect that Hardik and the MI think tank must confront head-on.

In contrast, Mumbai`s bowling continues to be their biggest asset. With a potent mix of pace and spin, they remain capable of dismantling any batting lineup on their day. The Titans, meanwhile, will have to counter that threat smartly, especially in the powerplay.

MI’s playoff history

Playoff finishes by year

• 2010 – Runners-up (Lost to CSK by 22 runs)
• 2011 – Eliminator exit (Lost to RCB by 43 runs)
• 2012 – Qualifier 2 exit (Lost to CSK by 38 runs)
• 2013 – Champions (Defeated CSK by 23 runs)
• 2014 – Qualifier 2 exit (Lost to CSK by 7 wickets)
• 2015 – Champions (Beat CSK by 41 runs)
• 2017 – Champions (Narrow win by 1 run vs RPS)
• 2019 – Champions (Won by 1 run vs CSK)
• 2020 – Champions (Won by 5 wickets vs DC)
• 2023 – Eliminated in Qualifier 2 (Lost to GT by 62 runs)

Overall playoff record

• Matches Played: 20
• Wins: 13
• Losses: 7
• Last Match: Lost to Gujarat Titans by 62 runs (Qualifier 2, 2023)
• Highest Playoff Score: 202/5 vs Chennai Super Kings (Final, 2015)
• Lowest Playoff Score: 111/4 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Qualifier 2, 2017)