How can Mumbai Indians finish top 2 in IPL 2023?

Mumbai Indians have made a brilliant comeback in IPL 2023 after a slow start to the season. The five-time champions lost their first two matches and only managed a close win against the Delhi Capitals in their third game.

Given that MI finished last in IPL 2022, many fans felt that the team's injury-hit bowling lineup and out-of-form batters would let them down again. However, Mumbai's performance has improved as the tournament has progressed.

The inexperienced bowlers have executed their plans well, while the batters have returned to form. MI are on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs now.

After the IPL 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians hold the third spot in the points table. They have played 12 matches, registering seven wins and five defeats. MI's net run rate is -0.117.

Fans should note that MI not only have a chance of qualifying for the playoffs, but they can also attain the first or second position in the final standings. Here's how MI can finish in the Top 2.

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Mumbai Indians need to beat Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad in their remaining two IPL 2023 league matches

First and foremost, Mumbai Indians need to win their fixtures against the Lucknow Super Giants and the Sunrisers Hyderabad. They are unlikely to finish in the top 2 if they lose both games or even one.

Assuming MI beat LSG and SRH, the Rohit Sharma-led outfit then need to hope that either Gujarat Titans lose their matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore or that Chennai Super Kings lose one of their two games against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals.

In either of the two scenarios, MI will finish in the top 2 of the standings. They will then have two chances to qualify for the IPL 2023 final.

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