5 players who were at their peak while representing Mumbai Indians in IPL

3. Ali Murtaza

Ali Murtaza of the Mumbai Indians #IPL team does one thing very well: Bowls wicket to wicket consistently.

— Shinil Payamal (@shinils) April 14, 2010

Left-arm spinner Ali Murtaza was a member of the Mumbai Indians squad during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. The Mumbai-based franchise achieved much success in those two years, and Murtaza was an underrated match-winner for the team.

The spin bowler accounted for six wickets in eight matches for the Mumbai Indians. He had a brilliant economy rate of 6.50 during his brief stint with MI. Although Murtaza had decent numbers for an uncapped player, he did not have an extended stay at the Mumbai Indians.

The Pune Warriors snapped him up for the 2012 season. Murtaza played two seasons for PWI, scalping only three wickets at an economy rate of 8.75.

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2. Parthiv Patel was the highest run-scorer for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017

Former Indian wicketkeeper batsman Parthiv Patel has returned to the Mumbai Indians as a talent scout for the franchise

Parthiv Patel recently announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. Patel played in the IPL from 2008 to 2020. In those 13 years, he earned contracts from the Chennai Super Kings, the Kochi Tuskers Kerala, the Deccan Chargers, the Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Mumbai Indians, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

He was very successful during his 3-year stint with MI. Opening the innings for the team, Parthiv amassed 911 runs in 40 innings at a strike rate of 131.84. These numbers were his best for a single franchise in the IPL.

Patel played a crucial role in the Mumbai Indians' 2017 championship win. He was the top run-getter for the franchise, with 395 runs in 16 innings. Unfortunately, Mumbai did not retain him for the 2018 season.

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1. Abhishek Nayar

16 yr old Vinesh with the birthday boy Abhishek Nayar! I remember switching off the TV in 2008 when @abhisheknayar1 used to get out. He was like the fire power for Mumbai Indians in the middle order. Used to give us quick runs like Hardik and Pollard. #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/57yLoa5GpS

— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) October 8, 2020

All-rounder Abhishek Nayar played for the Mumbai Indians during the first three IPL seasons. During his time at the Mumbai-based franchise, Nayar was one of the nation's top all-rounders. He scored 457 runs and took five wickets for MI.

His batting strike rate was close to 135, while Nayar also had a three-wicket haul to his name. In 2009, Nayar received his maiden international cap. However, after the Mumbai Indians released him, Nayar could not replicate his past performances at other franchises.

He received deals from the Punjab Kings, the Pune Warriors, and the Rajasthan Royals. But his strike rate remained below 100, and he was not as successful with the ball in his 30 appearances for those three teams.