IPL 2020: Key middle-order batting pair for each franchise in case of a top-order collapse

#5 Kieron Pollard & Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians)

These two tend to play their natural game even when the team is on the backfoot

Kieron Pollard has been a part of Mumbai Indians for over a decade and he has deserved his spot in the side for such a long time. The 32-year-old batsman might be a bit inconsistent but when he is in mood, he can surely take MI over the line no, irrespective of their condition. His ability to hit the spinners using long stride is what makes him dangerous in the middle-overs.

Hardik Pandya has been the find for Mumbai Indians, who has become an integral part of their set up. The Indian all-rounder has tasted success for years and MI has been smart to utilize his capabilities to the fullest. The ferocious hitting capabilities that these two possess have helped MI turn the table on its head countlessly.

Having the two clever strikers on their side, the 4-time champs can never be ruled out by the oppositions in case Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, and Chris Lynn fail as a top-order.