Mumbai Indians (MI) were eliminated in Qualifier 2 by Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The five-time champions will look to go the distance in 2026 under Hardik Pandya's leadership. MI finished last on the points table in IPL 2024 but assembled a strong team at the mega-auction last year and put on a strong show this year.
Ahead of the 18th edition of the tournament, Mumbai will look to make some tweaks to their side and become an even stronger unit. Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, the Mumbai-based franchise could trade some players to ensure they have sufficient funds to build a formidable team.
Author's summary: Mumbai Indians may trade players before IPL 2026.