MI's IPL 2025 vs 2026: A Star-Studded Comparison
MI is back for IPL 2026 with a super tight budget of just INR 2.75 crore—talk about a penny-pinching party! After a wild ride in 2025, they kept their star players like Hardik and Rohit, snagged Quinton de Kock for some wise leadership, and added fresh faces like Danish and Salahuddin. MI is all about sticking to their winning recipe with a solid core and some exciting new talent!
Quick rundown
- MI enters IPL 2026 with the smallest purse in IPL auction history—proof that money isn't everything, swagger is.
- They lock in the veteran core (Rohit, Hardik, Suryakumar, Bumrah) while grooming hungry youngsters.
- Quinton de Kock arrives for INR 1 crore, the value pick aiming for big-name impact on a small-budget stage.
- The 2026 squad mirrors 2025: stability over fireworks, a blueprint that's boringly effective.
- Aim: a record-extending sixth title by balancing patience with budding talent.
