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IPL 2026: It has been five years since Mumbai Indians last won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The Mumbai-based franchise came extremely close to winning the title this year, but they were knocked out of the tournament, courtesy of a five-run defeat against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. Mumbai had won eight of their 14 league stage games to qualify for the playoffs.

Mumbai Indians will be hungry to win their sixth IPL title next year, but they will first have to get their plans right for the release, retention and the auction process in order to make a strong case for themselves.

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