In the third edition of the Democratic Review System, we try to give our take on who actually won the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah. All the 10 teams splashed cash during the 2-day event to fill their spots for the new season.

Let's take a look at how Mumbai Indian fared at the IPL 2025 Auction and gauge what could be the ideal playing XI of the 5-time IPL winners.

MI would like put behind the behind the disappointment of a bottom place finish in IPL 2024 and redeem themselves next season. In view of that, the Ambanis made some hard purchases on Day 2 of the IPL Mega auction. MI who weren't very active on Day 1 of the IPL mega auction were busy making some valuable purchases to add stealth to their squad.

Mumbai Indians boast of a strong Indian contingent but unproven overseas players might be a cause for concern for the five-time IPL champions.

Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL trophy champions, will enter the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction seeking pace bowlers, spinners, and all-rounders. MI retained the core group of five players. They will enter the auction hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a purse of ₹ 45 crore.

Mumbai Indians made strategic moves at the IPL 2025 auction, splashing Rs 12.5 crore to secure Trent Boult's return. Apart from Boult and Mitchell Santner, their overseas picks are not necessarily starters in the IPL or have played the league altogether.

The in Jeddah was more than just a player trading event; it involved drama that exposed minute blunders during the marathon event. As franchises fought it out with hefty purses and huge bids, some decisions grabbed headlines as potential game-changers.

All eyes are on the Mumbai Indians, especially after their horrific last-placed finish last season. They retained a solid core group of 5 players, and now are looking to make some smart buys at the IPL 2025 auction.