IPL 2018: The core players of Mumbai Indians

#3 Kieron Pollard

The big man from West Indies is extremely popular among the Paltan. He is athletic in the field, hits big sixes with the bat in hand, and chips in with few overs when needed. Having played 123 matches in the IPL, MI would like Pollard to play with more consistency this season. He has 12 fifties to his name and a strike rate of 146.53.

MI would hope that Pollard’s batting average increases from his current 28.93 even if the existing strike rate doesn’t. Pollard will have to play the finishers role and not just that of a dasher. With the ball, his economy rate is 8.86 and he averages 31.61, something that he would like to improve.