Who Will Mumbai Indians Buy in IPL 2026? Top Picks Revealed!

Mumbai Indians come to the table at the 2026 IPL auction with a clearly mapped out squad core, limited money, and a well-defined strategy. The franchise is likely to draft an Indian domestic keeper, a low-priced Indian pacer, and a foreign bowler for middle overs as their main targets. The players that are likely to be picked are Aryan Juyal, Luvnith Sisodia, Prithvi Shaw, Simarjeet Singh, and Rahul Chahar. The franchise is looking for a team that can control the game with its movements, be tactically flexible, and thus build a deep squad over the years.

With Robin Minz yet to leave his mark, MI has to rely on a dependable domestic wicketkeeper to augment the rotation options. Aryan Juyal and Luvnith Sisodia are being monitored for their ability to be very inexpensive yet versatile, thus making them rotation options of the right kind.

Juyal, who was released by LSG, has been scoring consistently in domestic matches. He is recognized for his aggressive batting and maturity, so he is perfect for the developmental model of MI’s talented players. His anticipated auction price is very close to the budget constraint set by MI.

Sisodia's recent performances with the Hubli Tigers have not only showed his power hitting but also his left-handed variation. MI could take him in as an interchangeable middle-order batsman who can score quickly even in very tough situations.

With Topley and Williams been released, MI still needs another foreign pacer to bowl during the 7th to 15th overs. If not too expensive, players like Gerald Coetzee, Anrich Nortje, Matt Henry, or Spencer Johnson could be considered the targets.

For an Indian opener who can have an instant impact, Shaw is a possible choice. MI can alternatively use him at the top should they choose to bat Ryan Rickleton due to his knowledge of the Mumbai conditions and effectiveness in the powerplay.

The case of Shaik Rasheed is one of a future-oriented developmental option. He is an U19 experienced player and his domestic performance can put him in the list of MI's strategy of training young Indian batsmen.

Deepak Chahar's injury problems make it a must to have another Indian pacer in the team. Among the options are Simarjeet Singh, Akash Madhwal, Chetan Sakariya, and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, who provide different styles without a major cost.

In the event that two spinners are freed up, MI could be eyeing either Rahul Chahar's return or the development of domestic players like Kumar Kartikeya to keep the grip in the middle-over control.

In 2026 MI’s strategy will be focused on depth and then filling roles through players’ talents rather than signing stars. The aim is to do so via slow and steady acquisitions that add to the flexibility while not affecting the purse.

With a strong core of players that includes Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Tim David, MI's new signings will be in harmony with the present group. The auction is expected to be about tactical reinforcements and youth picks rather than grabbing star signings.