IPL 2024 auction: Full list of players bought by Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians (MI) bought a total of 8 players in the IPL 2024 auction.
Before the IPL 2024 auction, the Mumbai Indians were looking to add 8 players to their squad for the upcoming season, with a focus on including 4 overseas members. They decided to keep 15 players from the previous season, including 3 from overseas. As part of their pre-auction strategy, Mumbai engaged in a trade, bringing in Hardik Pandya from the Gujarat Titans and acquiring Romario Shepherd from Lucknow Super Giants to strengthen their team.
With a purse of 17.75 crore, the Mumbai Indians made efficient and strategic use of their funds. They bought Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Naman Dhir
Mumbai Indians finished 3rd in IPL 2023
The Mumbai Indians, a five-time IPL-winning team, had a noteworthy performance in the IPL 2023 season. Despite their impressive track record, they finished in the third position with 16 points and 8 victories in the league stage. Their journey through the playoffs included a triumphant victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator at Chepauk, setting the stage for a crucial clash against Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier two.
Regrettably, Mumbai Indians faced a setback in the critical encounter against Gujarat Titans and were unable to secure a victory. This defeat marked the end of their IPL 2023 campaign as they were eliminated from the tournament, falling short of advancing to the final stages.
Suryakumar Yadav emerged as the leading run-scorer for MI, showcasing a stellar performance throughout the season. Across 16 matches, he accumulated an impressive total of 605 runs at an average of 43.21. His batting prowess included a notable century and five half-centuries, contributing significantly to Mumbai Indians’ run tally.
On the bowling front, Piyush Chawla stood out as the highest wicket-taker for the team. In the span of 16 matches, he managed to take 22 wickets, demonstrating his effectiveness in disrupting the opposition’s batting lineup. Chawla’s bowling performance was characterized by an economy rate of 8.11, highlighting his ability to contain runs while consistently taking wickets for the Mumbai Indians.
Players bought by MI in the IPL 2024 auction
All-rounders: Gerald Coetzee (Rs 5 Crores), Mohammad Nabi (Rs 1.5 Crores), Shivalik Sharma (Rs 20 Lakhs), Anshul Kamboj (Rs 20 Lakhs), Naman Dhir (Rs 20 Lakhs)
Bowlers: Nuwan Thushara (Rs 4.8 Crores), Dilshan Madushanka (Rs 4.6 Crores), Shreyas Gopal (Rs 20 Lakhs)
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