IPL 2019: Ideal Playing XI for Mumbai Indians

Middle order - Suryakumar Yadav, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya

Yuvraj Singh's inclusion will add experience to the Mumbai Indians middle order

Ishan Kishan might miss out on the playing XI for the initial matches as MI might go in with Yadav and Yuvraj Singh in the middle order.

The trio of renowned T20 all-rounders - Kieron Pollard, Krunal and Hardik Pandya - round off the batting line-up of the Mumbai Indians.

MI's line-up is one of the most destructive ones on paper. Yadav is expected to anchor the innings this season, playing around the remaining attacking players.

Bowlers - Adam Milne, Lasith Malinga, Mayank Markande and Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah having a moment with Malinga during a practice session

India's frontline pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the bowling attack of the Mumbai Indians this season. Veteran Sri Lankan and IPL legend Lasith Malinga, along with Kiwi pacer Adam Milne, are expected to be the other pacers in the XI.

Mayank Markande will be the specialist spinner in the team. Hardik and Krunal Pandya are expected to be the fifth and sixth bowling options respectively.

Ideal playing XI - Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Adam Milne, Lasith Malinga, Mayank Markande and Jasprit Bumrah

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