The Mumbai Indians, a prominent franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), are facing elimination from the IPL 2026 playoffs after suffering a significant loss to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With only two wins from their first nine matches, the Mumbai Indians currently sit in ninth place in the points table, with a maximum potential of 14 points if they win all remaining games, which may not be enough to secure a playoff spot. Former coach Ravi Shastri expressed disappointment in the team's performance, stating they have not played to their potential this season and encouraged players to engage in self-reflection. In the recent match, Mumbai batted first and managed to score 159 runs, with Naman Dhir contributing 57 runs. CSK chased down the target comfortably, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma, who scored 67 and 54 runs respectively, sealing the victory with 11 balls to spare. This win has propelled CSK to the sixth position in the standings as they prepare to face the Delhi Capitals next.