IPL 2026 | 'I don't have hope': R Ashwin on Mumbai Indians pulling off 6-match miracle
Mumbai Indians are struggling in the IPL 2026 season with only two wins in eight matches, placing them ninth on the table. Former India spinner R Ashwin expressed doubt over their ability to replicate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic IPL 2024 turnaround, citing poor batting and bowling performances. He stated he does not have hope for Mumbai Indians to win six of their remaining games and recover their season.
- ▪Mumbai Indians have two wins in eight matches in IPL 2026, with a net run rate of -0.784.
- ▪R Ashwin doubts Mumbai Indians can replicate RCB's IPL 2024 comeback due to consistent poor performances.
- ▪Ashwin criticized Mumbai's bowling, which conceded high scores, and their inability to chase even moderate totals.
- ▪Mumbai began IPL 2026 with a win over KKR but have since lost to DC, RR, RCB, PBKS, and suffered a 103-run defeat to CSK.
- ▪RCB made the IPL 2024 playoffs after winning six straight games following a 1-7 start.
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