Adding to the five core players retained ahead of the two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, the Mumbai Indians (MI) came up with a good effort to put together a 23-member squad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Let's take a look at how Mumbai Indian fared at the IPL 2025 Auction and gauge what could be the ideal playing XI of the 5-time IPL winners.

Mumbai Indians boast of a strong Indian contingent but unproven overseas players might be a cause for concern for the five-time IPL champions.

Mumbai Indians made strategic moves at the IPL 2025 auction, splashing Rs 12.5 crore to secure Trent Boult's return. Apart from Boult and Mitchell Santner, their overseas picks are not necessarily starters in the IPL or have played the league altogether.

MI would like put behind the behind the disappointment of a bottom place finish in IPL 2024 and redeem themselves next season. In view of that, the Ambanis made some hard purchases on Day 2 of the IPL Mega auction. MI who weren't very active on Day 1 of the IPL mega auction were busy making some valuable purchases to add stealth to their squad.

Mumbai Indians were one of the better performers at the IPL 2025 mega-auction even though they started slowly on the opening day. While they went for a few big players, the five-time champions also had an eye on some utility players.

Hardik Pandya, retained for ₹16.35 crore by MI before the mega auction, will lead the franchise in IPL 2025. In 137 IPL matches, Ha

Mumbai Indians have roped back New Zealand fast-bowler Trent Boult, who was with the squad earlier. MI have also brought Ishan Kishan's replacement wicketkeeper at the IPL 2025 mega auction, while also roping in England all-rounder Will Jacks.

The 2025 IPL auction saw some of the biggest names in cricket being sold for record-breaking prices, with teams splurging huge amounts to secure top talent for their squads. Rishabh Pant, who formerly played for the Delhi Capitals,