IPL 2018: 4 reasons why Mumbai Indians failed to qualify for the playoffs

#3 Poor contributions from middle-order

Pollard managed to score only 133 runs from eight innings

Ahead of the 2018 season, Mumbai Indians retained their past middle-over heroes - Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, and Kieron Pollard.

Mumbai’s think-tank had a vast belief in these three men. Besides, Mumbai also bought JP Duminy and Ben Cutting for a decent cost. Mumbai Indians middle-order looked very strong on paper. However, they failed to execute their skills on the field.

Mumbai’s middle-order looked fragile in the entire tournament. It never clicked in unison. The biggest disappointment among them was Kieron Pollard.

With his batting prowess becoming wane, it will not be a massive surprise if the franchise decided to let him go for the 2019 edition.