IPL 2018: Predicting the starting eleven of Mumbai Indians

No.6 Kieron Pollard

Pollad is a brute force of nature

Mumbai's very own destructive force of nature, Kieron Pollard is a man of extreme power. He can hit shots out of the park, bowl some really fine lengths towards the end and also field like a Superman.

Pollard has spent the last nine years with the Mumbai side and has won a lot of accolades. His performances have always made the Ambani clan a happy unit.

No.7 Hardik Pandya

Hardik and Krunal: Brothers in Destruction

India's No.1 all-rounder at the moment, Hardik Pandya was a wise retention by the Mumbai Indians' side. He started his career with the Mumbai side, and has gone on to represent India in all three formats in a very short period of time.

Hardik Pandya has batted further up the order for the Indian side, but his main strength lies in hitting some long shots towards the end of the innings. He has been a central figure in the Mumbai Indians side during their two championship reigns in just three seasons.

No.8 Krunal Pandya

Pandya will look to emulate his brilliant performances

The elder Pandya, and adjudged by many as the better one, Krunal is one of the most versatile cricketers in the side. He has performed excellently for the Mumbai-based side in the last two seasons, leading to a MoM award in the final last season.

He was subject of some intense bidding during the auction, but in the end Mumbai Indians laughed and snatched him away from their rivals. Krunal's stock has risen exponentially due to his performances, and expect him to make merry this season as well.