Top 5 Worst Years for Mumbai Indians

Based on IPL history up to May 2026, Mumbai Indians' (MI) worst seasons were marked by bottom-place finishes, poor starts, and heavy losses, with 2022, 2024, 2018, 2009, and 2011/2016 standing out. Key struggles included a historic 8-match losing streak in 2022 and massive, record-setting losses, such as the 103-run defeat to CSK in 2026.

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