Mumbai Indians (MI) predicted playing XI for their first game in IPL 2020
In the 12-year history of the cash-rich league, this will be the third occasion when it will be held outside the boundaries of India.
6. Kieron Pollard
Known for his ruthless hitting abilities, Pollard has established his name as a giant of this format of the game. His association with MI dates back to 2010. There’s little to doubt about his abilities in the shorter format of the game, however, a glaring concern with him has been his patchy performances. Having played the IPL for over a decade and a plethora of other leagues around the world, his experience can be matched by few.
He had a terrible season in 2018 when he managed to score only 133 runs in 9 matches. He returned quite well in the 2019 edition, scoring 279 runs in 16 matches at 34.87 and a strike-rate of 156.74. On his day, Pollard can win a match singe-handedly and is undoubtedly an asset for the team.
Although Pollard plays in the team in the slot of an all-rounder, he has not been bowling at all since the last two editions. MI’s decorated bowling unit can be a reason for the same. MI has backed him incessantly and he will come in around No. 6 this year as well.
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