With four wins in the current edition, Mumbai Indians now sit at 8 points, edging past the Gujarat Titans based on net run rate. Despite sharing the same points as Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MI’s chances of making it to the playoffs appear bleak due to having played one match more than the other teams.
Although mathematically still in contention, the odds are stacked against Mumbai Indians for a playoff berth. While their recent victory brings a glimmer of hope, the road ahead remains challenging, raising questions about their playoff prospects in IPL 2024.