New Delhi, May 11. Following this week's results, both Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are mathematically out of the IPL 2026 playoffs.
The math is over for MI
The five-time champions sit on just 6 points after 11 matches. Even winning the remaining three would take them to a maximum of 12 — insufficient for a top-four place. It is the franchise's weakest IPL season in 17 years.
Lucknow's journey ends too
Lucknow Super Giants lost their playoff hopes after losing to CSK on May 10. The team began strongly but struggled with middle-overs weakness and consistent batting failures.
Analysis: why MI fell short
Analysts cite several reasons — Rohit Sharma's form, injuries to experienced bowlers, and trouble finding the right third overseas slot. Hardik Pandya took the captaincy but couldn't turn results around.