Mumbai Indians bring back rare 11-year-old strategy in final league match vs Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai Indians employed a rare strategy in their final league match against Rajasthan Royals by using three overs of spin during the Powerplay. This marked only the second instance in IPL 2026 where such a tactic was utilized. The last time MI used three overs of spin in the Powerplay was 11 years ago, highlighting a significant tactical shift for the team.
- ▪Mumbai Indians introduced three overs of spin in the Powerplay against Rajasthan Royals.
- ▪This was only the second instance of using this strategy in IPL 2026.
- ▪It was the first time in 11 years that MI used three overs of spin in the Powerplay.
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