Two time Indian Premier League champion Mumbai Indians are set to take on Rising Pune Supergiants in their opening match of 10th IPL season on April 6 at MCA in Pune. Rohit Sharma will be leading MI team the way he’s been captaining the side over the years.
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Mumbai Indians Squad 2017
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Lendl Simmons, Mitchell McClenaghan, Karn Sharma, Jitesh Sharma, Shreyas Gopal, Siddhesh Dinesh Lad, Deepak Punia, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, Nicholas Pooran, Nitish Rana, Jos Buttler, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Johnson, Krunal Pandya, Harbhajan Singh, J Suchitch, Asela Gunarathna, Saurabh Tiwary, Ambati Rayudu, Krishnappa Gowtham, Parthiv Patel, Tim Southee, Vinay Kumar, Kieron Pollard, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Opening Batsmen
Well Mumbai Indians haven’t got a settled opening pairs over the seasons. We have seen different opening pairs like Rohit Sharma-Lendl Simmons, Rohit-Parthiv Patel, Parthiv-Simmons and others too.
Middle Order
Mumbai’s middle order looks quite decent and strong lineup as Ambati Rayudu, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya to bat in the middle overs. Team franchise purchased some fantastic players in the auction that includes Sri Lankan young batsman Asela Gunarathna who smashed Man of the Match innings in first 2 twenty20s against Australia.
Bowlers
Mumbai Indians’ have got fire-up bowling lineup that has got more power with the addition of Mitchell Johnson and spinner Karn Sharma. Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell McCleneghan, Tim Southee and Vinay Kumar are the key fast bowling options in the Mumbai Indians roster.
Mumbai Indians Playing 11 for IPL 2017
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Lendl Simmons
- Ambati Rayudu
- Parthiv Patel (wk)
- Saurabh Tiwary
- Hardik Pandya
- Kieron Pollard
- Harbhajan Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mitchell Johnson
- Lasith Malinga
What do you think about Mumbai Indians’ playing XI for Vivo IPL-10? Share your thoughts in comment section.
