IPL 2020 Match 32: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders: MI Predicted XI

Mumbai T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav might not have earned a national cap in the shortest format of the game but his capabilities are well known. Yadav will add fire-power to the Mumbai Indians line-up and can chip in with quick cameos which can up the scoring rate for the side. He is one of the crucial players, if gets going, can help the franchise put up a strong total on board or even chase it down.

Saurabh Tiwary

Saurabh Tiwary top-scored for Mumbai Indians in the inaugural fixture of IPL 2020. He showed composure and executed his shots to perfection. Tiwary might return to bat at No.4 for Mumbai Indians ahead of Ishan Kishan.

Hardik Pandya

All-rounder Hardik Pandya will be itching to get a slog down the order and contribute valuable runs for the side after missing out in the first match. He will also be important in the bowling department and can chip in with crucial wickets. Premier India all-rounder Hardik Pandya missed out on the latter part of international action in 2019 due to back injury. He also went under the knife during the period and subsequently underwent rehabilitation period. Hardik Pandya, however, has recovered and trained himself to make a comeback in competitive cricket with the IPL 2020.

Kieron Pollard

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been in red-hot form during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020. But he couldn’t replicate it in the inaugural match. He will however look to make the most of his opportunity for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming matches. Pollard has been one of the crucial members of the Mumbai franchise over the years and if he gets going then he come down heavily on an opposition.

Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya has been an essential part of the Mumbai Indians squad and will have a bigger role to play in the spin department for the franchise in the slow tracks of UAE. The Baroda all-rounder much like his younger brother Hardik Pandya owe alot to Mumbai Indians. Coming from the city of Baroda, which has produced plenty of talents, the duo continue to add to their skills in the present day. But belonging from a humble background, the Pandya brothers have faced their quite a few hardships, and overcomed it in style.

Nathan Coulter-Nile

Australia fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile might be included in the Mumbai Indians XI after missing out in the few matches due to injury. Mumbai Indians bought Coulter-Nile in the IPL 2020 auction for a whooping amount of INR 8 crore. And the Australian is set to work hard to find a place in the Mumbai Indians bowling line-up. He might well be considered as one of the four overseas players in the Mumbai Indians set-up.

Rahul Chahar

Rahul Chahar will have an important role to play in the spin department for Mumbai Indians. The youngster had impressed one and all with his variations and knack to pick up wickets as well as bowl economically in the previous edition of IPL. Mumbai Indians will expect him to continue in similar fashion in IPL 2020.

Trent Boult

Senior New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult might edge ahead of Mitchell McClenaghan in the opener of the IPL 2020. The latter has much more experience, in terms of playing with Mumbai Indians, but Boult can certainly bring his international experience and success to play.

Jasprit Bumrah

Premier India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will continue to spearhead the fast bowling attack for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020. His slinging bowling action is hard to be picked up and he keeps his line straight to add woes for the opposition batsmen. It is thus, that he has earned a lot of praise for his bowling from the cricket fraternity.