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

Published Apr 06, 2018 01:04 IST

Ishan Kishan in action in a practice match

All-rounders

The Kung-Fu Pandya brothers — The Pandya brothers

One of the main reasons for Mumbai Indians' success in the 2017 IPL is the consistent performance of their all-rounders, the Pandya brothers. Both Krunal and Hardik have been an integral part of the Mumbai Indians' set-up over the last two-three years and as expected, the franchise retained both of them ahead of the 2018 IPL.

Hardik, who is a regular in the Indian side across all three formats, will have to be at his best not only with the bat but also with the ball as he is expected to complete the team's fifth bowler's quota as they don't have a reliable option for that place.

Krunal, on the other hand, will lead the Mumbai spin attack and is also capable of scoring some crucial runs with the bat.

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