For replacing Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton, Mumbai Indians are in talks with Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson for the IPL playoffs. Mumbai Indians are yet to fight to seal a spot in the playoffs.For replacing Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton, English players Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson are in advanced talks with Mumbai Indians respectively for the playoffs.
English all-rounder Will Jacks and South African opener Rickelton have been integral to the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Both of them will join their respective national sides for the international duties.
For the World Test Championship final Ryan Rickelton will join the South Africa against Australia, starting on 11th June 2025. On 29th May, England will play the first ODI against West Indies. On the same day the Qualifier 1 match in IPL 2025 will be played.
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IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians may be in a situation to win both their matches to secure the place in playoffs as they have taken 14 points (7 wins) from 12 matches in the IPL 2025 till now. Mumbai Indians will play against Delhi Capitals on 21st May and against Punjab Kings on 26th May. Along with MI, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are also in the race to the playoffs.
Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks, IPL 2025
Ryan Rickelton featured in all 12 matches whereas Will Jacks played in all 12 matches, With 336 runs Ryan Rickelton is the 2nd leading run-scorer for Mumbai Indians. Will Jacks has scored 195 runs with 5 wickets taken and on the two occasions won the player of the match award.
IPL experience of Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow has represented Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He has scored 1589 runs in 50 IPL matches.
Richard Gleeson
Richard Gleeson has played two matches for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 season, taking 1 wicket at an economy rate of 9.07. In the SA20 played in January 2025, he was the second leading wicket-taker (14 wickets).
