IPL 2018: The invincible all-rounders XI

Lower order

Hardik Pandya will have to play a major role if MI have to clinch their 3rd Title

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is a core member of the Mumbai Indians and one of the three players retained by the franchise this year. He has grown tremendously in the past two years and has become an absolute match-winner for the side. Pandya can clear any ground comfortably, especially when is facing the spinners. There has been a marked improvement in his bowling as well which was visible in the limited overs leg against South Africa.

Shakib Al Hasan

Given that Shakib is the No. 1 ranked all-rounder in both ODIs and Tests, he has not been able to live up to the expectations in the IPL. Having recently recovered from injury, the Bangladesh Captain would be raring to prove his mettle for his new franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. Apart from offering some useful runs lower down the order, he can also open the bowling with his crafty left-arm spin.

Chris Morris

South African all-rounder Chris Morris would follow Shakib Al Hasan to the crease. Morris has been a find for Delhi Daredevils, which is why he has been retained by the franchise this year. The bowling all-rounder can use the long handle to good effect and strike the ball cleanly.