Mumbai Indians Make IPL History with Unique Captaincy Feat
Hardik, Burmah, Suryakumar Create History - MI Becomes First IPL Team In 13 Years To Record Rarest Of Rare Feats
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Mumbai Indians (MI) made history in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the first team in 13 years to use three different captains in consecutive matches. Hardik Pandya returned as captain against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), following Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav's stints. This marks MI's third instance of this unique achievement.
- 01MI is the only team to have used three different Indian captains in consecutive matches during the same IPL season.
- 02The last team to achieve this feat was Pune Warriors India in 2013, using three overseas captains.
- 03Hardik Pandya has captained MI in nine out of 13 matches this season, missing four due to injury and illness.
- 04Suryakumar Yadav led MI in the first three matches of the season before Hardik's return.
- 05This is only the fifth instance in IPL history of a team using three captains in a single season.
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In a remarkable achievement, the Mumbai Indians (MI) became the first Indian Premier League (IPL) team in 13 years to utilize three different captains in consecutive matches. Hardik Pandya returned to lead MI against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 20, 2026, after missing three games due to a back injury. This season, MI has seen Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav take turns as captains, with Bumrah making his debut in the role during a match against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Historically, MI is only the second team to have three different captains in consecutive matches, a feat previously achieved by the now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI) in 2013. Notably, MI has accomplished this unique captaincy combination with all Indian players, while PWI had three overseas captains. Throughout the current season, Hardik has captained MI in nine of the 13 matches, showcasing his leadership despite his recent absences due to health issues.
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This unique captaincy feat could boost team morale and fan engagement, potentially influencing MI's performance in upcoming matches.
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