IPL 2026, RCB vs MI Today Match: Will Jacks is unlikely to feature in Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 Match 20 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 12, 2026, as the England allrounder is yet to join the squad. Jacks has been absent since the start of the tournament after requesting additional time off following a busy international schedule, including the T20 World Cup earlier this year.
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Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene had confirmed before the opening game that both Jacks and Mitchell Santner were granted leave for personal reasons, though Santner has since rejoined the team.
Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard confirmed ahead of the match that Jacks is expected to join the squad soon, adding that there are no injury or fitness concerns.
Jacks’ continued unavailability comes as a setback for Mumbai Indians, who have made a slow start to the season with just one win in three matches. The team has struggled for balance in both batting and bowling, areas where Jacks’ all-round ability could have provided crucial support.
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The England international had an impactful IPL 2025 campaign, scoring 233 runs and taking six wickets in 13 matches. He also arrives into the season on the back of a strong T20 World Cup, where he contributed 226 runs and nine wickets in eight matches.
His absence has been felt particularly in the middle order and spin options, with Mumbai looking to find the right combination early in the tournament.
As Mumbai Indians prepare for a crucial home fixture against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the franchise will hope for Jacks’ arrival in the coming days to bolster their squad depth.
Mumbai Indians Squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah, Sherfane Rutherford, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Mayank Markande, Quinton de Kock, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Atharva Ankolekar, Danish Malewar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar