MI Replacements Before MI vs DC Clash, For IPL 2025 Remainder

In the face of an imminent must-win game against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians (MI) have confirmed three MI replacements for the crucial overseas players who will depart for global duties. The trio of new players signed up comprises Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson, each set to fill in if MI reaches the IPL 2025 playoffs.

MI Replacements: Who’s In and Who’s Out?

Unavailable Players:

Will Jacks (ENG): Picked for England ODI team against West Indies

Ryan Rickelton (SA): Member of South Africa’s WTC Final squad

Corbin Bosch (SA): Member of South Africa’s WTC Final squad too

New MI Replacements:

Jonny Bairstow (ENG) – ₹5.25 crore

Charith Asalanka (SL) – Base price

Richard Gleeson (ENG) – ₹1 crore

These MI replacements will be on the cards only if the team manages a playoff spot.

Mumbai Indians’ Playoff Equation

Currently fourth on the table, MI has won 7 out of 12 matches with a solid Net Run Rate of +1.156. The May 21 match against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium will be critical. If MI fails, they will have to bank on Punjab Kings (PBKS) beating DC on May 24 and then MI themselves beating PBKS on May 26 to qualify.

Impact of Player Departures on MI

Ryan Rickelton:

Second-highest run-scorer for MI

336 runs in 12 games

Average: 30.55 | Strike Rate: 153.42 | Fifties: 3

Corbin Bosch:

Played 2 matches

47 runs and 1 wicket

Will Jacks:

6 wickets at 18.60 average

195 runs from 11 innings (Avg.. 24.38)

The absence of these players, particularly Rickelton, will significantly impact MI’s depth as they approach the critical final stage of IPL 2025.

Meet the New MI Replacements

Jonny Bairstow (England)

Former PBKS opener

IPL Career: 1,589 runs in 50 innings

Average: 34.54 | Strike Rate: Consistently high

Centuries: 2 | Fifties: 9

Scored an unbeaten 108 in the record-high successful IPL chase

Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka)

Current Sri Lankan white-ball captain

T20I Stats: 1,247 runs in 57 matches

Average: 24.45 | Fifties: 6

Also a part-time bowler with 6 T20I wickets

In India: 127 runs from 6 T20Is with a fifty

Richard Gleeson (England)

Former CSK pacer

IPL Record: Played 2 games, scalped 1

Reached with his T20 bowling skills in English leagues

MI Substitutions Offer Depth and Experience

At a time when their playoff aspirations are in the balance, the Mumbai Indians have bolstered their bench with veteran and explosive talent. The MI replacements Bairstow, Asalanka, and Gleeson offer international experience and versatility to a team that is keen for a sixth IPL title. Their contribution will be vital if MI make it past the league stages.

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