Five-time champion Mumbai Indians have already been eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoffs qualification race. Ahead of their remaining matches against the Kolkata Knight Riders, followed by the Rajasthan Royals star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa were ruled out of the tournament due to injuries.
Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa ruled out of IPL 2026
South Africa’s star batter Quinton De Kock sustained a tendon injury in an IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Raj Angad Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb during the clash against Punjab Kings.
Mumbai Indians revealed in their official statement that both players have left for their homes, and they will start the recovery under the team’s medical staff.
“Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa Ruled Out of IPL 2026. Quinton de Kock has been ruled out due to a tendon injury in his left wrist, which he sustained prior to our home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Raj Angad Bawa sustained a ligament tear to his right thumb during our previous match against Punjab Kings and will miss the rest of the season,” Mumbai Indians stated in their official medical update.
“Both Quinton and Raj Bawa will continue their rehab in their respective homes, with support and guidance from the Mumbai Indians medical team to help them return to play as soon as possible. Mumbai Indians wishes them a quick recovery and will announce replacements as per IPL guidelines,” he added.
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MI to face KKR and RR in remaining IPL 2026 matches
Mumbai Indians (MI) further said that they will announce the replacement as per the IPL guidelines. However, as MI is left with just two league stage matches this season, they will look to conclude the season on a positive note.
MI will take on KKR at the iconic Eden Gardens on May 20, while they will play their last match against RR at home to end their season on May 24. As MI have already been knocked out of IPL 2026, they will look to win their remaining matches and find out all the strengths that they can carry next season.
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Also Read: List Of IPL 2026 Qualified Teams
