Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 Downfall: What Went Wrong for Five-Time Champions? Last updated: May 11, 2026 | 17:52 It's been a tournament to forget for Mumbai Indians AFP-NOAH SEELAM Dubai: The Mumbai Indians are among the most successful franchises in IPL history, boasting a record five titles and a legacy of sustained dominance across multiple eras of the tournament. So, it comes as a major shock that they are set to miss out on this year’s play-offs, marking a dramatic fall for one of the league’s most consistent powerhouses. After a positive start to the tournament Mumbai Indians reached an all-time low on Sunday night as the team’s play-off hopes came crashing down after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 54 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. The Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians went into the tournament as one of the strongest squads on paper and were widely tipped as title favourites.…