Summary of this article
Mumbai Indians bowling attack bolstered by the return of Mitchell Santner
Mitchell Santner returned after spending an extended break with family
Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals in their next match at their home ground
Mumbai Indians' power-packed squad has got another boost as New Zealand all-rounder and T20 skipper Mitchell Santner has joined the squad ahead of their match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Mitchell Santner, along with Will Jacks, asked MI to give them an extended break to spend more time with their loved ones, citing the hectic World Cup schedule before the IPL.
Mumbai Indians accepted the request, which was clarified by their head coach ahead of their first clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, final confirmation on Will Jacks' return is still awaited.
MI's Winning Start Against KKR
Mumbai Indians started this year's IPL campaign with a 6-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. Though they gave away 220 runs while bowling first, their strong batting unit chased down the mammoth target without much fuss and 5 balls to spare.
MI openers - Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) fueled MI's chase with a sensational 148-run opening stand, making it easy for the rest of the batters to close the chase.
Their next clash is against a well-rounded Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and the addition of Mitchell Santner will bolster their bowling department.
Where is Mumbai Indians placed in the points table in IPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians are placed 2nd in the points table after winning the first match against KKR.
How much did MI pay to obtain Mitchell Santner's services in IPL 2026?
Mitchell Santner was retained by Mumbai Indians for INR 2 crore.
