IPL 2018: 5 reasons why Mumbai Indians could not make it to the playoffs

#3. Underutilization of Duminy and Cutting

Ben Cutting's heroics in MI's final league match against DD was only a glimpse of what he could have done

By the time Cutting cut loose, it was too late. As was the case in their last league game, which was a must-win game for Mumbai but one in which they failed to go past Delhi Daredevils. In an attempt to find the right balance and combination, Ben Cutting and JP Duminy played a few games for Mumbai Indians. Both of whose roles remained a mystery. Being all-rounders, Duminy and Cutting brought a lot to the table.

However, the MI think tank neither gave the duo a higher batting number nor the responsibility of bowling overs regularly.