IPL 2018: How Rohit Sharma's men may lineup in the tournament opener

Middle Order

Rohit Sharma is expected to do the balancing act for his team

#3 Rohit Sharma

The MI skipper should slot in at no, 3 as he had done in the previous editions. Having Rohit at one down gives great balance to the squad and also gives the openers more freedom to express themselves. The Hitman has been one of the main reasons behind the 3 trophies won by MI in last 5 years, and this year again he has a strong squad to add to his victories.

#4 Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav will look at justifying his price tag

One of the local lads who has been associated with the Mumbai Indians for a long time now, Suryakumar Yadav has played some tremendous cameos in domestic tournaments this year including a 85-ball 134*, which saw him hitting 7 towering sixes.

By spending Rs. 3.2 crores for his services, MI will look to utilize the batsman in the best possible way.