IPL 2020: Best XI for Mumbai Indians 

Middle Order: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Krunal Pandya

Pandya brothers along with Pollard form the core of MI's middle order

As strong as always, the middle order is the real strength of Mumbai Indians. On a good day, this middle order can clear the stands like no one's business. Each one of these five is proper match winners.

Even if Rohit Sharma opens, these players will be joined by Suryakumar Yadav, who is as destructive as the others. So, there is no doubt that at least 4 out of these 5 names will be taking the field in almost every game.

The Pandya brothers and Kieron Pollard are now synonymous to Mumbai Indians. There is no way MI takes the field in their first game without these three if they are fit and available.

If Rohit does not open, he will be a vital cog of the middle order

Ishan Kishan has been another find for Mumbai. He has been improving season after season. So, hopefully, he is matured enough to not go for that occasional tempting rash shot and keeps a price tag against his wicket. If he comes good, he can be as lethal as anyone.

Also, waiting in the wings are the likes of Sherfane Rutherford and Aditya Tare. Even they can come in handy in a game or two.

So, overall, the defending champions are all covered in the middle order, with both performance and quality.