Good news for Nita Ambani's MI, won This championship league to add 13th overall title
New Delhi: Mumbai Indians have once again spread their luster. MI New York has added another precious gem to the crown of Mumbai Indians by winning the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title. This is his second MLC trophy in three seasons. With the same it becomes Mumbai Indians' 13th major title globally and third trophy in 2025, with MI Capetown winning the SA20 and Mumbai Indians women's team winning the WPL. Five leagues and three titles across three continents
This year, Mumbai Indians performed brilliantly in both men's and women's categories, competing in five different leagues across three continents. Notably, MI teams reached the playoffs in all these leagues and became champions in three of them.
Mumbai Indians co-owner Neeta M. Expressing happiness over the historic achievement, Ambani said, 'This is an extremely special moment for the Mumbai Indians family! New York lifting the MLC trophy for the second time in three years is not just a victory on the field, but a celebration of passion, belief and team spirit. From the women's Premier League in India to the game in South Africa and now it shows that it has been a successful journey. How to spread happiness around the world by erasing borders.' Akash Ambani appreciates the team
Akash M. Ambani also called the breakthrough a 'humbling and proud moment'. 'Winning titles in three countries — India, South Africa and the US — is extremely satisfying for us. It's not just about winning trophies, but creating a platform that gives opportunities to talents and reasons for fans to dream,' he said. Total titles ever and global dominance
Mumbai Indians have won 13 major T20 titles so far — 5 IPL trophies, 2 Women's Premier League, 2 MLC titles, 2 Champions League T20, and one each in ILT20 (MI Emirates, 2024) and SA20 (MI Cape Town, 2025). Globally unbeatable brand
Mumbai Indians' five teams span four countries and three continents, and MI's presence in every league means the highest level of quality and competition. This franchise is consistently setting new records in global T20 cricket. Unbreakable relationship with fans
Mumbai Indians' success goes largely to their fans, namely the MI Paltan. Both Nita Ambani and Akash Ambani emphasized that the journey would have been incomplete without them. His support is the motivation of the team.
With this achievement, the caravan of Mumbai Indians will not stop there. The team aims to continue to dominate globally in the future and touch new heights on the cricket stage.
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