The Mumbai Indians have returned to their formidable best mid-way through the IPL 2025 season as the five-time champions topped the points table on Thursday, following their dominating 100-run win over the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
After starting the season with only 1 victory in five matches, ’s have bounced back in commanding fashion, stacking up six consecutive wins since to amass 14 points. MI’s win over also helped them equal their best-ever winning streak in the , matching their efforts from the inaugural 2008 season and the 2017 edition where they clinched their third title.
2014-15: : After a rocky start with seven losses in their first nine matches, ’s turned the tables dramatically, stringing together an impressive nine consecutive victories that culminated in them lifting the IPL trophy. Their winning momentum continued into the 2015 season, as they won their opening match, extending their streak to ten.
2013-14: Kings XI Punjab (now ): Despite missing out on the playoffs in 2013, Kings XI Punjab finished strong with three wins. This positive momentum carried into the 2014 season, where they started their UAE leg with a dominant run of five straight wins.
2013: : showcased their dominance in the 2013 season with a remarkable streak of seven consecutive wins. This propelled them to their fifth IPL final in six years, although they ultimately fell short against .
2011: Royal Challengers : had a stellar run in the 2011 season, notching up seven successive victories. However, their title aspirations were dashed in the final by Chennai Super Kings.
2008: Mumbai Indians: After a difficult start to the inaugural IPL season, losing their first four matches, Mumbai Indians found their rhythm and went on a six-game winning spree.
2008: : The inaugural season saw Rajasthan Royals dominate, winning 11 matches in the league stage, including an impressive streak of six consecutive wins. Their remarkable consistency, losing only three matches throughout the season, remains an IPL record for the fewest losses in a single season.
2012: Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR’s journey to their maiden IPL title in 2012 was paved with a crucial six-match winning streak.
2014: Chennai Super Kings: Following an initial defeat to Punjab in the 2014 season, CSK bounced back strongly, registering six consecutive victories. Interestingly, it was Punjab who later eliminated CSK in the second qualifier, preventing them from reaching the final.
2017: Mumbai Indians: Under ’s captaincy, Mumbai Indians secured their third IPL title in 2017, which included a significant six-match winning streak, marking their second such streak in the IPL.
2018-19: Chennai Super Kings: CSK’s triumphant return in 2018 saw them clinch their third IPL title, finishing the season with three consecutive wins. They carried this winning form into the 2019 season, starting with three more victories.
2025: Mumbai Indians: MI have probably peaked just in time to heat up the Playoffs race for the other three spots as they seem poised to top the standings, with three games left in the league.
