Mumbai, May 19: The Mumbai Indians (MI) have suffered a significant setback in their IPL 2026 campaign, being eliminated from playoff contention. With just two matches remaining in the season, the team will be without wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock and all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa due to injuries.
De Kock is dealing with a tendon injury in his left wrist, while Bawa has sustained a ligament tear in his right thumb. Bawa’s injury occurred during the last match against the Punjab Kings. Both players will undergo rehabilitation at home under the supervision of the MI medical team. The franchise is expected to announce replacements for both players shortly.
In a statement released by the Mumbai Indians, it was confirmed, “Quinton de Kock has been ruled out due to a tendon injury in his left wrist, which he sustained before the home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Raj Angad Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb during the last match against Punjab Kings. As a result, both players will miss the remaining matches of the season. Quinton and Bawa will continue their rehabilitation at home, and the MI medical team will assist them in returning to the field as soon as possible.”
De Kock was acquired by MI for ₹1 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. He managed to play three matches this season, scoring a total of 132 runs, including a standout innings of 112 against the Punjab Kings.
The Mumbai Indians’ next match is scheduled for Wednesday against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Their final league match will take place on May 24 at Wankhede Stadium against the Rajasthan Royals. This season has been disappointing for MI, and they will aim to secure victories in the remaining two matches to improve their standing in the points table.
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