MI Should be 1st Team to Qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs: Harbhajan
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable. As the teams gear up for the upcoming season, experts and fans alike are eager to predict which franchise will dominate the tournament. One of the most successful teams in the IPL’s history, Mumbai Indians, have a strong chance of making it to the playoffs, according to former India spinner Harbhajan Singh.
In a recent interview, Harbhajan expressed his confidence in Mumbai Indians’ chances of qualifying for the playoffs, stating that they should be the first team to achieve this feat. When asked what makes him so optimistic about their chances, Harbhajan highlighted the team’s solid batting lineup and their bowling department, which he believes is well-equipped to handle the conditions at the Wankhede Stadium.
“Mumbai Indians’ batting is solid. They’ve got some great batsmen, and their top-order is very strong,” Harbhajan said. “In terms of bowling, you need a good spinner at Wankhede. They’ve got Mitchell Santner and Karn Sharma, who are both very experienced bowlers.”
Harbhajan also praised the team’s pace bowling options, particularly Deepak Chahar, who has a great record with the new ball. “Deepak Chahar has a great record with the new ball, and when he’s swinging the ball, he’s almost unplayable,” Harbhajan said. “Trent Boult and Chahar swing the ball, and that’s a great asset to have.”
The Wankhede Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Mumbai Indians over the years, and Harbhajan believes that the team’s familiarity with the conditions will give them an edge. “Wankhede is a great ground, and Mumbai Indians know it like the back of their hand,” he said. “They’ve played some great cricket there, and I’m sure they’ll continue to do so.”
Mumbai Indians have had a mixed bag of results in recent seasons, failing to make it to the playoffs in 2021 and 2022. However, with a strong squad and a good mix of experienced and young players, Harbhajan believes that they have the potential to bounce back and make a deep run in the tournament.
“Mumbai Indians have a great balance to their team. They’ve got experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, and Jasprit Bumrah, and they’ve also got some young and exciting talents like Tilak Varma and Arjun Tendulkar,” Harbhajan said. “If they can get their combination right, I think they’ll be a very tough team to beat.”
Harbhajan’s predictions are certainly music to the ears of Mumbai Indians fans, who are eagerly awaiting the start of the IPL. With a strong squad and a good mix of experience and youth, the team has all the ingredients to make a deep run in the tournament. And with Harbhajan’s endorsement, it’s clear that the team has what it takes to be one of the top contenders for the title.
