MI's de Kock and Bawa ruled out of remainder of IPL 2026 due to injury

While de Kock sustained a tendon injury in his left wrist, Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Quinton de Kock and allrounder Raj Bawa have been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to injury. While de Kock sustained a tendon injury in his left wrist before MI's game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 29, Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb while playing Punjab Kings (PBKS) last week.

"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," MI said in a statement. "Mumbai Indians wishes them a quick recovery, and will announce replacements as per IPL guidelines."

Both de Kock and Bawa played only three games each for MI this IPL. De Kock's last match was against Chennai Super Kings on April 23, while Bawa played PBKS on May 14. De Kock scored 112* in his first outing but managed only 13 and 7 in his next two innings; Bawa scored 16 the only time he batted and took two wickets at an average of 25.

MI have already been eliminated from the playoffs race this season. They are currently No. 9 on the points table, with eight points from 12 games. They next face Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.