IPL 2018, MI vs CSK: What to expect from the tournament opener

#1. Expectations from Mumbai Indians

At the top of the order, Evin Lewis is likely to partner skipper Rohit Sharma. MI will rely a lot on the menacing left-handed West Indian who had a phenomenal time versus India recently. The onus will be on him to make the most of the first six overs of field restrictions.

Young Ishan Kishan is expected to come in at No. 3 as he has been in fabulous touch of late in domestic cricket. The middle order is likely to comprise of Pollard, Surya Kumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya.

There is not much to speak about in the spin department as it lacks experience, and they are expected to start off with Akila Dhananjaya and Krunal Pandya. Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar and young Mayank Markande might also get a look in at some stage of the tournament.

The pace attack looks remarkable with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mustafizur Rahman in the ranks. After winning the IPL for the third time, Rohit Sharma and his boys will be charged up for the encounter and will look to get off to a scintillating start in the tournament.