Mumbai Indians have suffered a double injury setback with Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026, the franchise confirmed on Tuesday.
De Kock has been sidelined with a tendon injury in his left wrist, which Mumbai Indians said he sustained prior to their home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The South African wicketkeeper-batter’s absence comes as a blow for the five-time champions, who lose an experienced top-order option for the final stretch of the campaign.
Bawa, meanwhile, has been ruled out after sustaining a ligament tear in his right thumb during Mumbai’s previous match against Punjab Kings. The young all-rounder’s injury further dents the squad’s depth, particularly in the all-round department.
In an official statement, Mumbai Indians said both players would continue their rehabilitation from their respective homes, with support and guidance from the franchise’s medical team.
“Both Quinton and Raj Bawa will continue their rehab in their respective homes, with support and guidance from the Mumbai Indians medical team to help them return to play as soon as possible,” the franchise said.
Mumbai also wished both players a speedy recovery and confirmed that replacements would be announced in accordance with IPL guidelines.
The injuries come with Mumbai already out of playoff contention, ending what has been a disappointing campaign for the franchise. With only two league matches remaining, the focus will now shift towards finishing the season on a positive note while assessing options for the future.
Mumbai are set to face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, May 20, before concluding their season at home against playoff hopefuls Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, May 24.
While de Kock’s exit removes a seasoned international presence from the batting group, Bawa’s absence also takes away a developing domestic option who could have gained valuable opportunities in the final matches.
With their playoff hopes already extinguished, Mumbai may now use the final two fixtures to test bench strength and provide opportunities to fringe players before turning their attention to rebuilding for next season.
The announcement of replacements will be closely watched, although with only two matches left, any incoming players may have limited impact on the campaign.
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Source: India Today
