Mumbai Indians' IPL record under Mahela Jayawardene as Head Coach. Image Credits: AFP
On October 17, 2026, Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as Mumbai Indians' head coach ahead of IPL 2027 following the team's disappointing 2026 campaign.
During his two stints, he guided MI to three IPL titles but also witnessed two of their worst seasons, ending a coaching tenure that spanned eight editions.
What Is Mumbai Indians’ Record Under Mahela Jayawardene As Head Coach?
Mahela Jayawardene took over in 2017 and became Mumbai Indians' most successful head coach, winning IPL titles in 2017, 2019 and 2020.
He moved into a broader global leadership role in 2022 before returning as head coach in 2025.
Across 121 matches, he recorded 64 wins and 57 losses, with a win percentage of 52.90%. MI finished last in 2022 and ninth in 2026, with both disappointing campaigns marking the end of his coaching stints.
Following MI's disappointing 2026 campaign, Jayawardene stepped down, bringing his coaching tenure with the five-time champions to an end ahead of IPL 2027.
Ahead in this article, take a look at the breakdown of a season-by-season look at Mumbai Indians’ record under Mahela Jayawardene as head coach in the IPL, from their title-winning campaigns to the disappointing finishes that marked the end of his tenure.
IPL 2017 - Mumbai Indians' Third IPL Title
Jayawardene's first season as Head Coach of Mumbai Indians ended with them winning the IPL title after topping the league-stage standings. In 17 matches, MI recorded 12 wins and five losses before defeating Rising Pune Supergiant in a thrilling final to begin his tenure with a championship.
IPL 2018 - Failed To Qualify For The Playoffs
In IPL 2018, Mumbai Indians endured a disappointing title defence, losing five of their first six matches. They finished outside the top four after registering six wins and eight losses in 14 matches, failing to qualify for the playoffs.
IPL 2019 - Second IPL Title Under Jayawardene
Mumbai Indians won their fourth IPL title after defeating arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings by just one run in the final. MI recorded 11 wins and five losses in 16 matches and beat CSK in all four meetings that season, including both league matches, Qualifier 1 and the final.
IPL 2020 - Third IPL Title And A Historic Milestone
Jayawardene guided Mumbai Indians to their fifth IPL title, making them the first IPL Team to achieve the milestone.
MI recorded 11 wins and five losses in 16 matches, topping the league stage with nine wins and five losses, while Rohit Sharma became the first captain to win five IPL titles.
IPL 2021 - Missed The Playoffs
Mumbai Indians finished fifth and missed the playoffs after an inconsistent campaign, recording seven wins and seven losses in 14 matches.
They registered four wins and three losses in the first half, followed by three wins and four losses when the tournament resumed in the UAE after the COVID-19 disruption.
IPL 2022 - Mumbai Indians' Worst IPL Season
Mumbai Indians endured their worst IPL campaign, finishing last with four wins and 10 losses in 14 matches.
They lost their first eight matches consecutively, setting a record for the longest losing streak by a team in an IPL season, after which Mahela Jayawardene moved into a broader role overseeing MI's global cricket operations and Mark Boucher was brought in as the Head Coach for IPL 2023 and IPL 2024.
IPL 2025 - Return As Head Coach
Jayawardene returned as Mumbai Indians' head coach in IPL 2025 after serving as Global Head of Performance.
Under Hardik Pandya's captaincy, MI recorded nine wins and seven losses in 16 matches, finished fourth in the league stage and defeated Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator before losing to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.
IPL 2026 - Second-Last Finish Before Departure
Mumbai Indians struggled throughout IPL 2026, recording four wins and 10 losses in 14 matches to finish ninth. It was their second-worst season after 2022, and the disappointing campaign preceded Jayawardene's departure ahead of IPL 2027.
