The title-defence did not go on expected lines for Mumbai Indians. The defending champions entered this year’s competition as the most successful team in the history of the league.

The Rohit Sharma-led side was one of the pre-tournament favourites to lift the title.

However, as the tournament progressed, it kept on getting clear they would fail to defend their title.

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Mumbai revived their campaign towards the end but eventually crashed out at the league stage. The three-times IPL winners finished the season at the fifth position with just six wins.

One of the prime reasons behind their failure is the poor performances from most of their overseas players. The team will be desperate to bounce back strongly next season, and it is very likely they might release the under-performing overseas players.