IPL 2016 Predicted XI Rising Pune Supergiants

Mitchell Marsh/ Thisara Perera

When it comes to the No.6 slot, Pune have three very good options. If the deck is seamer-friendly and they want a bowler to make the most of it, Albie Morkel would be a good bet. If it is a slow, low track, Thisara Perera with his cutters, will be useful. However, the player for all conditions and the probable first choice is going to be Mitchell Marsh thanks to his big-hitting and efficient bowling.

Given that the Pune pitch is likely to assist the seamers more, Marsh is a better bet as he is a much better batsman than Morkel, whose skills are on the wane. With a T20 record that is only getting better and the experience of playing in Perth, on one of the fastest pitches in the world, the Australian is likely to slot in perfectly as the side's utility player.