IPL 2018: 4 reasons why Mumbai Indians can retain the title

#4 Well balanced squad

Mumbai Indians have a well-balanced squad this season

Mumbai Indians have one of the most balanced squads in this year's IPL. They have the right mix of batsmen, bowlers and world-class all-rounders. MI also have a good mix of Indian and foreign talent.

In their batting lineup, MI have got the likes of Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Evin Lewis, Suryakumar Yadav, JP Duminy and Saurabh Tiwari in their ranks. MI have genuine fast bowlers and talented spinners in their bowling lineup. And to supplement their batting and bowling they have one of the best set of all-rounders in Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya and Ben Cutting.

MI have solid first team players as well as good backups and substitutes, in case any player gets injured or is out of form. With a balanced team like this, MI will be a competitive side on all kind of surfaces against all oppositions.