After multiple speculations related to Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings, now some shocking claims have started to surface on social media platforms about Mumbai Indians. Like other franchises, the Mumbai Indians too will make some changes in their squad for IPL 2026.

According to some fresh rumors, the 5-time IPL-winning team can trade an overseas all-rounder from Punjab Kings. On social media platforms it is claimed that MI team management has interest in Marcus Stoinis. Though, there is no concrete evidence behind these claims. Stoinis played a pivotal role from the middle order to help Punjab Kings to make a place in the final of IPL 2025, though his numbers may not speak to his support.

In 13 matches and 11 innings, the all-rounder scored 160 runs in total for PBKS at an average of 26.66, including an unbeaten 44-run inning. Since 2016, the Australian has not missed any season of the Indian Premier League. Apart from his stints with PBKS, he played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants as well.

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IPL stats in brief and recent performance trajectory 

The right-arm medium in 9 IPL 2025 innings is able to claim only a wicket. In his overall IPL career, Stoinis played 109 matches with 4 different franchises and scored 2026 runs at an average of 28.13, supported by an unbeaten 124-run innings. The 36-year-old's recent matches are not as attractive as his overall cricket career stats. In The Hundred 2025 for Trent Rockets, Stoinis' bad so far remains calm. During Major League Cricket, his time with the Texas Super Kings was also not something to relish. 

2025 IPL was a rollercoaster ride for the Mumbai Indians. After some early setbacks, the former champion side bounced back strongly and made their way to the round of four but did not qualify for the final match. 

It's a day of honor and pride for the citizens of India as the nation takes the moment to celebrate its 79th Independence Day. It was on this very day, on August 15, 1947, that the struggles and the sacrifices of our beloved freedom fighters paid dividends. For the first time in history, India was freed from the British occupation. A new chapter unfolded as the country looked to brush aside the dominance of their colonial masters in an effort to cater to a bright future for its suffering citizens at that time.

From freedom fighters at the front line to people working behind the scenes, the fight for independence had everyone involved, highlighting the importance of everyone's role. As the nation gears up to hoist the tricolor all around, several cricketing personalities took the opportunity to extend their wishes on this auspicious day. 

Most notable of whom was the Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir. With a past background in politics, Gambhir's deep patriotism for the country didn't go unnoticed as he took to his Twitter account to post the following:

“My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind."

My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind!🇮🇳#IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/seiUpwc8so

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2025

Gambhir's former teammate, Irfan Pathan, also took the opportunity to send his heartfelt wishes, urging everyone to stay united for a common cause.

Wishing every Indian a Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳
Our freedom was hard-earned; our duty is to keep it alive — in spirit, in action, and in unity.
Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/3tporvuzZ0

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 14, 2025

In addition, several IPL franchises also followed suit and came up with creative posts in a bid to wish every Indian on this special occasion of Independence Day. 

देश के नाम, दिल से सलाम 💙❤

जय हिन्द।🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2QFRscNkBk

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 15, 2025

A united nation rose in the spirit of the tricolour! 🇮🇳💛🥳

Happy 7⃣9⃣th Independence Day, India!#IndependenceDay #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/EYjTSrQhjE

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 15, 2025

Proud hearts. Soaring flags. 🧡🤍💚

Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/H2BZPmf9iO

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 14, 2025

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Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the national flag during a recent visit to the Red Fort, from where he addressed the nation. Although the mood was quite celebratory for the most part, Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan and reminded them about the might of the Indian forces.

The relation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors has significantly deteriorated after the Pahalgam terror attacks. What followed was a highly sophisticated military campaign from the Indian government dubbed "Operation Sindoor." The operation was an immediate success, as the Indian armed forces were able to swiftly dismantle key military installations deep inside Pakistan. But a timely intervention from US president Donald Trump prevented the situation from escalating any further, and a ceasefire was brokered, which still remains in effect to this day. 

Former India player Aakash Chopra said that Cameron Green could be the most expensive player in the IPL 2026 auction. He added that the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder has been scoring runs since returning from injury and may start bowling soon.

Green scored 35 runs off 13 balls in Australia’s 17-run win in the first T20I against South Africa in Darwin on Sunday, August 10. However, he managed only nine runs off seven balls in Australia’s 53-run loss in the second game at the same venue two days later. In a video on his YouTube channel ‘Aakash Chopra,’ the former India opener said that Green could be the most valuable player at the IPL 2026 auction.

Cameron Green Could Be the Most Expensive Player

Aakash Chopra said, "Cameron Green, I feel he could be the most expensive player in the auction. Since he has returned from injury, his batting form is already very good. He is not ready to bowl yet, but he will start bowling at some point. Right now, he is batting in the top order because he is not bowling."

He added, "If he starts bowling and considering his batting ability, he could actually break the bank. People will spend a lot of money on him. That’s what I feel. So this auction could be in Cameron Green’s name."

Cameron Green had opted out of the IPL 2025 auction due to injury. In IPL 2024, he scored 255 runs in 12 innings for RCB at a strike rate of 143.25. He also took 10 wickets in 35.1 overs with an economy rate of 8.61.

Mumbai Indians’ Overseas Player Decisions

Chopra also noted that Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, and Tim David were all part of the Mumbai Indians squad in IPL 2023 but are no longer in the team. He said, "The Mumbai Indians manage players carefully, but I am going to name four players they had but let go. Could the overseas player management have been better? They had Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, and Cameron Green—all in one year. These four players were together in the squad, and now not even one is there."

Since the end of the fifth Test of the five-match Test series at Kennington Oval against England, Jasprit Bumrah has faced several criticisms for missing the decider. Many reckoned that due to playing the IPL 2025 for the Mumbai Indians, they were tired by the end of the seven-week tour. Bumrah, as the head coach highlighted, played three Tests at Leeds, Lord’s, and Manchester of the series.

The former batter, Dilip Vengsarkar, has debated around the pacer’s workload. He reckoned that the BCCI, the selectors, and the management could have convinced the franchise to let Bumrah skip the IPL to stay fresh for the red-ball series in England. He felt that had the Ahmedabad-born played all the games, they could have won the series comfortably.

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“Considering the importance of the India versus England Tests series and his fragile back, Bumrah should have been told by the BCCI, selectors, and the Indian team management to miss IPL-2025. It was very important that we had a fully fit and refreshed Bumrah for this iconic series.” Dilip Vengsarkar expressed in The Times of India.

“Jasprit Bumrah’s back is vulnerable, and we must be cautious with him.”- Dilip Vengsarkar

The Gujarat pacer had an incredible IPL 2025 where he finished with 18 wickets in 12 innings at an average of 17.55 and an economy rate of 6.67, thanks to the best bowling figures of 4/22 in an innings. He finished the England trip with 14 wickets in five innings, including two five-wicket hauls at Leeds and Lord’s.

“If I were the Indian chief selector, I would have convinced Mukesh Ambani (Mumbai Indians owner) and Bumrah that it was important for Bumrah to miss the IPL for the England series, or play a lesser number of matches in the IPL. I’m sure that they would have agreed to do so.” He added during the same interaction.

“You can’t blame Bumrah for missing matches at times. We must remember that Bumrah has undergone back surgery. His back is vulnerable, and we must be cautious with him. You can’t question his commitment to the country. He has given his all whenever he has played for India.” He concluded.

As the monsoon season is getting over, India’s domestic season for the 2025-26 period is starting. And it will kick off with the Duleep Trophy 2025. Hyderabad’s Tilak Verma will lead the South Zone in the opening competition, which will begin in late August. It will return to its previous format, where the competition will be contested by six zonal teams.

Unlike the last years, the South, North, East, and West zones will be back to replace the India A, B, C, and D sides, picked by the senior men’s national selection committee. Tilak Verma has got the chance to lead the side despite missing out on the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 due to his international commitments.

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Kerala batter, Mohammed Azharuddeen, who had creamed some fabulous performances during the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, has been named the vice-captain. Four members of the Kerala side, which made its maiden Ranji final appearance, have been included in the squad. The tournament is always valued for high-intense games between some of the top international and domestic players.

Star MI player Tilak Verma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025

Tamil Nadu’s wicket-keeper batter, N Jagadeesan, earned a maiden call-up to the Indian team as a replacement for Rishabh Pant for the fifth Test of the five-match series at the Kennington Oval in South London. The southpaw, who fractured his toe, reportedly, has been advised to rest for six weeks. Another international left-handed batter, Devdutt Padikkal, has also been included along with R Sai Kishore.

Karnataka’s Ravichandran Smaran is not in the squad, which is a surprising factor given that the left-handed batter smashed 516 runs in his debut season in 10 innings at an average of 64.50 with two centuries. The other squads for the tournament are expected to be revealed in the next few weeks.

South Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025

Tilak Varma (c) (Hyderabad), Mohammed Azharuddeen (vc) (Kerala), Tanmay Agarwal (Hyderabad), Devdutt Padikkal (Karnataka), Mohit Kale (Pondicherry), Salman Nizar (Kerala), Narayan Jagadeesan (Tamil Nadu), Tripurana Vijay (Andhra), R Sai Kishore (Tamil Nadu), Tanay Thyagarajan (Hyderabad), Vijaykumar Vyshak (Karnataka), Nidheesh MD (Kerala), Ricky Bhui (Andhra), Basil NP (Kerala), Gurjapneet Singh (Tamil Nadu), Snehal Kauthankar (Goa).

During the recent season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Rohit Sharma played most of the games as the ‘impact player’ for the Mumbai Indians. But few of the fans didn’t take that lightly. They always wanted to see their favorite player engaged in the field and share a few vital tips with the captain, Hardik Pandya. 

The former leg spinner of the Indian side and the current member of the Mumbai Indians (MI) during the IPL 2025, Karn Sharma, revealed that it was the decision of the management to use Rohit as the impact player. On most occasions, he was impacted out of the innings after getting dismissed or stayed in the cool room for half of the innings.

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‘No, this wasn’t the case. First of all, it was the decision of the management. I mean, overall, everyone decided to play Rohit Sharma as an impact player. But then, who would he have replaced as the impact player? Because half of the side is full of all-rounders, and you can’t leave them out of the side. So, it was the management’s decision.’ Karn Sharma expressed during a recent podcast.

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The Mumbai batter smashed 418 runs during the recent season of the tournament in 15 innings at an average of just under 30 and a strike rate of 149.28, thanks to four half-centuries at the best score of 81 runs. Overall, he has notched up 7046 runs in 267 innings at a strike rate of 132 with two centuries and 47 fifties.  

Karan Sharma: "It was the management decision to play Rohit Sharma as an impact player."

My hatred for Mumbai Indians is increasing day by day. pic.twitter.com/lWE8hfjn2r

— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) July 21, 2025

But whenever he was impacted, on many occasions, he fielded for nearly nine to ten overs. So, whatever impact has come, it was either after the powerplay of the first six overs or the ten overs. So, his inputs were always there, no matter where he stayed. It wasn’t sure if it was his and the management’s collective decision to play as an impact player.’

Rohit, who has already retired from Test cricket and the T20Is, is expected to return for the ODIs during the away series against Australia as he plans to keep himself in shape and full rhythm for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Yorkers are always the hardest ball to bowl in any format of the game. Bowlers tend to go for this sort of delivery, especially with the old ball, because it gets gripped quite easily in the hands of the bowlers, unlike the new ball. In the death overs, it is still the hardest ball to bowl, even in the modern generation of the game, and the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest stage.

In the 18 seasons of the tournament, many fast bowlers have bowled the best yorkers in the game, making it next to impossible for the batters to get any runs off the ball. From Mustafizur Rahaman to Lasith Malinga, it’s a huge list.  

Let’s take a look at the top 10 yorkers bowled in IPL history.

10. Ishant Sharma in 2024 during DC vs RR

It was the opening ball of the last over to Andre Russell from Ishant Sharma during the clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals. Ishant bowled the ball through the middle and off stump of the West Indies, who fell on the floor and saw the stumps being broken as the crowd gave a loud cheer.

9. Dale Steyn in 2019 during RCB vs CSK

It was the game between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Chennai Super Kings in 2019 when the South African pacer delivered a brutal yorker to Suresh Raina. The southpaw was prepared to face the short ball, but the yorker rushed through the middle and off-stump to break the furniture.

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8. Andre Russell in 2021 during KKR vs RCB

On this occasion, it was the story from the IPL 2021 in Abu Dhabi between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Bengaluru side. Russell, on the fourth ball of the ninth over, delivered a cracking yorker on the leg stump as AB de Villiers didn’t have any idea of dealing with that delivery. Russell’s excitement was proof of how much he enjoyed the bowling.

7. Lasith Malinga in 2013 during MI vs CSK

It was the final of the IPL 2013 between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens when Lasith Malinga delivered one of the best yorkers of the IPL. The right-arm pacer went to the root of the stumps at Michael Hussey, who missed the flick shot and saw his stumps getting destroyed.

6. S Sreesanth in 2009 during CSK vs KXIP

There are very few batters who can play the yorkers better than MS Dhoni. But India’s former pacer S Sreesanth had the last laugh during the IPL 2009, playing for the Kings XI Punjab. The right-arm pacer ran in hard and put a firing yorker at the off-stump, to which Dhoni defended but saw his stumps getting crashed.

5. Jasprit Bumrah in 2024 during PBKS vs MI

It was from the last season of the IPL between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians when Jasprit Bumrah showed his skills to Rilee Rossouw in Chandigarh. The right-arm pacer came with the angle and bowled a perfect yorker to break the stumps of the southpaw batter, who couldn’t do anything with his shot.

4. Arshdeep Singh in 2023 during MI vs PBKS

At the Wankhede Stadium in 2023 between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings, the left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh, sent a firing yorker against Tilak Verma. With 15 runs needed in four balls, the batter swung his bat and saw the ball breaking the middle stump in two parts.

3. Lasith Malinga in 2012 during MI vs CSK

It’s the second time for Malinga in the list during the 2012 season of the league between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. At the Wankhede Stadium in the afternoon fixture, Malinga bowled a perfect yorker to Dwayne Bravo, who looked to drive the ball but could only get it under the stumps to break the furniture. The former Sri Lankan bowler was always known for his incredible skills.

2. Dale Steyn in 2012 during DC vs MI

It was the game between the Decan Chargers and the Mumbai Indians in the 2012 season when Steyn bowled a brilliant yorker against the right-handed batter. Steyn ran in and put it on the root of the stumps as the batter had no clue of how to deal with that delivery. The veteran Protea pacer’s celebration also showed how much it meant to him.

1.Mustafizur Rahman in 2016 during SRH vs KKR

It was the left-handed bowler from Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman, who got the top spot for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Knight Riders in 2016. Russell was again on the receiving end as he fell on the ground and was on the wrong side of the yorker.

Even though the focus of the Indian fans is on the ongoing five-match Test series between England and India, half an eye is on the ongoing trade news for the upcoming 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as some of the franchises have already started to make their preparations for the trades of the next edition.

The reports have claimed that the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is expected to release the premier Indian pacer, Mohammed Shami, before the IPL 2026. The Indian pacer, who is currently out of the national red-ball squad, didn’t enjoy a great season recently with the ball. He ended up with just six wickets in nine innings at an average of 56.16 and an economy rate of 11.23 with a strike rate of 30.

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It has been reported that the Mumbai Indians (MI) are keeping their cards ready to get the Bengal pacer on their side. That will make it an incredible bowling line-up in the pace department, including Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Trent Boult. If Hyderabad releases him ahead of the next auction, actions will be taken from the Mumbai table.

IPL 2025 Trade News: KKR likely to end association with veteran coaches

A few days ago, reports claimed that the KKR side is eager to trade Shami, which is now unlikely to happen. They are, however, looking to trade a batter for the next edition. However, there could be replacements in the coaching management. It’s likely that both the head coach, Chandrakant Pandit, and the bowling coach, Dwayne Bravo, are expected to end their relationship with the franchise.

A rumour of Shami to KKR is trending which is absolutely rubbish. There is no interest, no talks at all. SRH will release him ahead of the auction, MI is the only team who is interested, but they'll fancy their chances in auction as well. KKR is still in for a batter for trade. https://t.co/IW9IMSSfbU

— RCBXTRA (@RCBXTRAOFFICIAL) July 17, 2025

 The inside news has broken out that the owners felt the squad was capable of bigger things in the last season, but the coaching management took a few ugly decisions, for which a few big calls are expected to be made.

Kolkata, under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, finished in the eighth position in the points table. They earned five victories in 14 group-stage encounters at a net run rate of -0.30. In the first six games of the season, they got one victory in three games before the campaign was destroyed in the middle of the season. A few close encounters could have gone their way to get themselves close to the top four.

Mumbai Indians, under the captaincy of Nicholas Pooran through the Major League Cricket 2025, have added another title to their cabinet. They now have 13 trophies in the shortest format across the globe, with some the memorable moments for the fans. In this MLC 2025, they were down and out in the group stage of the competition but made a cracking comeback in the second half. 

As Kieron Pollard, who has been a veteran member of the franchise for a long time in different tournaments, reckoned that until this franchise is down and out in the mathematical equation, no one should count them out of the tournament at any cost. And that exactly happened as the MI New York scripted a five-run victory over the Washington Freedom.

Let’s take a look at the captains of the MI franchise with the most titles across the globe.

5. Harbhajan Singh (1 title)

Harbhajan Singh was the leader of the franchise when they earned the very first edition of the Champions League T20 in 2013. They started the season with a defeat over the Rajasthan Royals before the second game saw the rain play spoilsport. However, they made two successive dominating performances with victories against the Lions and the Perth Scorchers.

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In the semifinal of the event, Mumbai faced Trinidad & Tobago in Delhi. Thanks to Evin Lewis’ 62 runs in 46 balls and Yannick Ottley’s 41 unbeaten runs in 30 balls, the West Indies franchise reached 153/5 in their 20 overs. The 90-run opening stand was enough for Mumbai to script the victory, with Dwayne Smith ending with 59 in 35 balls. Later, the franchise had a walk in the park against the Rajasthan Royals in the final with a 33-run win.

 4. Rashid Khan (1 title)

After two poor seasons at the start of the SA20, the MI Cape Town decided to bring Rashid Khan as the leader of the side. And that turned their fortune straightaway. They began the 2025 season with three wins in the first five clashes. After the abandoned fixture against the Durban Super Giants, MI picked up the pace.

With an unbeaten group-stage of the event, having six victories, Rashid Khan’s army finished at the top of the points table. In the first qualifier against the Paarl Royals, MI got 199/4 and earned a victory by 39 runs. It was another cakewalk for them in the final against the Sunrisers Eastern where they got a 76-run victory.

3. Harmanpreet Kaur (2 titles)

Once the Women’s Premier League (WPL) started, many predicted MI to have another dominating time in this league. And they were right. Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, the Mumbai Indians women finished the 2023 season in second position in the group stage. They blew away the Delhi Capitals in the final with a seven-wicket win to lift the maiden trophy of the league.

It was just a carbon copy during the 2025 season, where they again finished in the second rank, thanks to five wins in eight encounters. They again met the Delhi side in the final, and this time grabbed the urn with an eight-run victory. They defended their 149 runs thanks to some superb bowling and fielding performances.

2. Nicholas Pooran (3 titles)

In two different leagues, Nicholas Pooran has won three titles overall for the Mumbai Indians. The first one came in 2023 against the Seattle Orcas when they won by 184 runs by seven wickets in hand. In this season of 2025, they defended their 180-run score as the 22-year-old Rushil Ugarkar showed his calmness in the final over.

Pooran also captained the MI Emirates in 2024, where they finished the group stage at the top with six wins in 10 fixtures. They met the Dubai Capitals in the final and defended 208/3 to win the clash by 45 runs.

1. Rohit Sharma (6 titles)

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and the Mumbai Indians were a fairytale story. Under him, they won their very first title of the IPL in 2013 and then continued the progress in 2015, 2017, and 2019. In this period, they produced some magical players like Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and others, who went on to help Indian cricket a lot in the future.

In 2019, they held their nerve against the Chennai Super Kings for a one-run victory. They followed the superb performance in 2020 when they ended up being the most dominant side. There was hardly any need to hold the competition as their performance was above excellence to others.

They haven’t won the IPL since 2020 and came close in 2025 when they lost the second qualifier to the Punjab Kings. But the way their young players have performed so far, the trophy cabinet is going to fill more in the coming years.  

Major news has broken out on the upcoming 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The updates are regarding the group divisions and the schedule of the tournament. It is expected to be different from the last few seasons as the committee is discussing various aspects to get back to the old-fashioned 10 franchises facing each other in the group stage of the competition.

The fresh reports have revealed that the governing council of the IPL is expected to go back to the old version of the league. In IPL 2025, a total of 70 group-stage encounters took place as five teams were divided into two groups. If they rule out the groups and put all the teams together, then that could lead the individual franchises, taking participate in 18 league games of the event.

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If that happens, then it will surely increase the excitement of the IPL fans around the globe, as they could see their favorite players and stars for three more weeks in a calendar. But on the other side of the coin, it will push India’s plan for a Test series in England, where the national-bound players won’t get enough time to prepare themselves for the trip.

IPL 2026 News: No more groups and an extended schedule for IPL 2026

A few days ago, the value of the IPL, as a business entity, rose to USD 18.5 billion, which is a hike of 12.9% after a study was conducted by the Houlihan Lokey. The defending champions of the tournament, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have overtaken the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings, at the top spot with a brand value of USD 269 million, while they were at USD 227 million a year ago.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have also climbed up to the second place with a valuation of USD 242 million, which was USD 204 million last year. The Yellow Army has slipped to the third position in the table as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side now carries a brand value of USD 235 million, which has a marginal increment from last year’s USD 231 million. That could be the effect of their maiden finish at the bottom of the points table.

Bengaluru was excellent throughout the tournament, especially in their bowling department in the powerplay and the death overs. That held a key role in them earning the maiden title of the competition.