IPL 2018, Match 1: Mumbai Indians' predicted playing XI for their match against Chennai Super Kings

Middle-order batsmen

Mumbai Indians' HITman will look to get the tournament off to a flier

If the opposition team think they can relax for a while after getting one of the two opening batsmen, Rohit Sharma will walk out to bat at number three for Mumbai Indians. Being a prolific run-scorer in the tournament, Rohit will expect to anchor the innings and finish the innings with a flourish.

Following Rohit will be his Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav, who came back to Mumbai Indians at the 2018 IPL auction after having a great time with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Kieron Pollard is someone who will be in the mix to bat in the battle order. The Trinidadian will turn up for Mumbai Indians yet again and will look to continue his good work with the bat, something he has done for the team whenever they needed in the past.