IPL 2019: Royal Challengers Bangalore's strongest XI against Mumbai Indians

#2. Middle order

Moeen Ali needs to bat a bit deeper

In at number 4 will be Shimron Hetmyer. The West Indian did not have a good start to his IPL career as he was run out for a duck against CSK. He will love to play on the Chinaswamy wicket at Bangalore and will be looking forward to the game against MI.

At number 5 will be Moeen Ali. The Englishman batted at number 3 against CSK, but I think he would be much more useful down the order as he plays spin bowling very well which will be very helpful in the middle overs against MI.

In at number 6 will be Shivam Dube. Dube has had a brilliant domestic year in the Ranji Trophy, but he had a horrendous IPL debut. He will be looking to get that right as he has all the potential to do so.

At number 7 will be Washington Sundar. Sundar didn't play against CSK when he clearly should have, as it was a very slow pitch that was assisting the spinners. Sundar is a brilliant option to bowl in the powerplay overs and he should be picked against MI as he can also bat during the slog overs.

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