IPL 2019: Players from each team who played in Big Bash VIII

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians ended up fifth in the IPL 11 points table. The 2018 edition was a forgettable journey for them. They would look past it and try to show their heroics in 2019.

The three-time IPL champions made some buys in the auction. The players they bought did not find a place in BBL 08. However, two retained players from their previous squad participated in the marquee tournament.

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Jason Behrendorff (Perth Scorchers)

Jason Behrendorff

Jason Behrendorff was ruled out of IPL 11 due to a back problem. Mitchell McClenaghan replaced him but thanks to Mumbai Indians for retaining the youngster. The Aussie left-arm quick might prove to a vital cog in their setup.

Behrendorff played eleven matches for Perth Scorchers. He scalped up 9 wickets with an economy rate of 6.25 and an average of 28.00. He holds the fourth best economy rate in BBL VIII. Mumbai Indians has all reasons to hope that he would be their talisman.

Ben Cutting (Brisbane Heat)

Ben Cutting

Ben Cutting was pivotal as an all-rounder for Brisbane Heat. He played 14 games for them. Cutting scored 249 runs with an average of 24.90 and a strike rate of 153.70.

The Cutting Edge Aussie created history by scoring the second fastest half-century (17 deliveries) in Big Bash history. He scored 81 runs as an opener in that match against Melbourne Stars. He also took 12 crucial wickets with the ball in BBL VIII.

Mumbai Indians fans would be praying that Cutting stays with them throughout IPL 12.