Mumbai has now lost 11 consecutive season openers in the IPL history from 2013 to 2023
MI break this streak and emerge victorious in today’s match against RCB?.
The Mumbai Indians have never won an opening match in the history of the IPL seasons from 2013 to 2023. Mumbai has now lost 11 consecutive season openers in the IPL history throughout the seasons spanning from 2013 to 2023, the Mumbai Indians have yet to secure a victory in their opening match. Despite their impressive track record in the Indian Premier League, the team has consistently fallen short in their initial games. This trend has left fans and analysts alike wondering if the Mumbai Indians will ever break this streak and start their season off on a high note.
Mumbai Indians Opening Match History
| Season | Match | Date | Versus | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2nd | 4-Feb-23 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | RCB won by 8 Wickets |
| 2022 | 2nd | 27-Mar-22 | Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai) | Delhi Capitals won by 4 wickets |
| 2021 | 1st | 9-Apr-21 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 2 wickets |
| 2020 | 1st | 19-Sep-20 | Chennai Super Kings | Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi) | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 2019 | 2nd | 24-Mar-19 | Delhi Capitals | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | Delhi Capitals won by 37 runs |
| 2018 | 1st | 7-Apr-18 | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | Chennai Super Kings won by 1 wicket |
| 2017 | 2nd | 6-Apr-17 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Pune) | Rising Pune Supergiant won by 7 wickets |
| 2016 | 1st | 9-Apr-16 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | Rising Pune Supergiant won by 9 wickets |
| 2015 | 1st | 8-Apr-15 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets |
| 2014 | 1st | 16-Apr-14 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 41 runs |
| 2013 | 2nd | 4-Apr-13 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Bangalore) | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 2 runs |
MI
Is there any chance that MI break this streak and emerge victorious in today’s match against RCB?.
It is noteworthy that Mumbai Indians (MI) have a strong record of winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title five times in total. However, the lack of success in the opening game of the season has continued to be a problem for MI Paltans.
As the team takes to the field today against RCB, fans and analysts alike will be eagerly waiting to see if they can finally overcome this hurdle and start the IPL 16 season off on a high note. With a best cricketers in the team like Rohit, SKY, Baby AB, Tilak Varma and a dedicated management staff like Jayawardene, Zahir, the Mumbai Indians (MI) certainly have the potential to make history and secure a win in today’s match.
