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    IPL 2018: Probable playing XI for Mumbai Indians

    IPL 2018: Probable playing XI for Mumbai Indians
    Written by Rajdeep Saha
    Apr 02, 2018, 08:45 pm 2 min read
    IPL 2018: Probable playing XI for Mumbai Indians

    Mumbai Indians are once again one of the favourites to win the 2018 Indian Premier League title. The Rohit Sharma-led side have already won a record three trophies and this time as well they bank on the core players to deliver the goods. They open the campaign on April 7 against Chennai Super Kings. Here we analyze the probable starting XI for the franchise.

    Lewis, Rohit to open for Mumbai Indians

    Mumbai Indians are likely to open the batting with the duo of Evin Lewis and skipper Rohit Sharma. Lewis has been a prominent force in limited overs format and was excellent during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. The 26-year-old will be given the license to attack. Rohit will look to provide the base and bat long. He has all the attributes to provide solidity.

    JP Duminy to lead middle-order batting

    Former India U-19 skipper Ishan Kishan will come out at number 3 besides being the wicket-keeper. He is richly talented and Rohit has a lot of faith in him. Veteran southpaw JP Duminy will lead the middle-order. At number 4 he is a perfect choice to hold the fort. Former KKR batsman Suryakumar Yadav will come next. He is aggressive and a busy player.

    All-rounders fill up the lower middle-order

    At number 6, the big Kieron Pollard is set to step in. One of the most feared hitters and a genuine match-winner, Pollard can finish games. India's talented Hardik Pandya will follow suit. He is a class act in this position and is as dangerous as Pollard. Hardik's brother Krunal is handy with the bat and at number 8 he adds depth and steel.

    Chahar, Cummins and Bumrah fill up remaining slots

    The youthfulness of 18-year-old Rahul Chahar will be key. He performed well in the U-19 tournaments and this is the big stage he would be raring to get under his belt. Aussie Pat Cummins comes in to the side on back of consistent performances. He has been a revelation. Unorthodox Jasprit Bumrah is the star of the bowling-unit. One knows his capabilities well.

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