Mumbai Indians Sign Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as Replacements for Injured Players

Mumbai Indians Make Forced Signings Ahead of Final Match

The Mumbai Indians have been dealt a blow with injuries to key players Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa, prompting the team to make a couple of forced signings ahead of their final match against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026).

In place of the injured duo, the Mumbai Indians have added Mahipal Lomror and Saurashtra’s Ruchit Ahir to their squad. According to reports, Lomror joins the team for a sum of INR 50 lakh, while Ahir has been signed for INR 30 lakh.

🚨MI sign Mahipal Lomror and Saurashtra’s Ruchit Ahir as replacements for the injured Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad BawaLomror joins MI for a sum of INR 50 lakh while Ahir has been signed for INR 30 lakh#MIvsRR #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/VflJ0XPTx5

Current Standing and Upcoming Match

With only one match left to play, the Mumbai Indians have already been knocked out of the title race. The team is currently ranked 9th in the 10-team league with 8 points from 13 matches and a net run rate of -0.510. They have secured only 4 wins against 9 defeats, with only the Lucknow Super Giants behind them due to the net run rate.

The Mumbai Indians’ final group match will be against the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on May 24. Despite being out of the title race, the team will look to end their campaign on a high note.

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