Mumbai: The 16th season of the Indian Premier League has not got off to a promising start for Mumbai Indians. After bowing to RCB in the first match, Mumbai also lost to arch-rivals CSK in the El Clasico. Having lost the first two matches, it can be said that the momentum going forward is tough for Mumbai.
Injuries and poor form of the team’s superstars are weakening Mumbai. Jasprit Bumrah pulled out early and Jofra Archer, who had high hopes, is also injured. It can be said that Mumbai has been hit hard by the departure of most of the players from the golden era of the team. This time, Mumbai, who had a shaky start, is regarding to face Delhi Capitals in the third match.
It is clear that Mumbai cannot win with the current playing 11. Mumbai playing 11 changes are essential to win the crucial third match. Where should Mumbai move? Let’s check out the best playing XI that Rohit Sharma and his team can consider. It should be broken in the opening combination itself.
Rohit Sharma is in poor form but should continue as the captain. But Ishan Kishan is not the opening partner. Devald Brevis should be made opener by Mumbai. Brevisinau to beat in Powerplay. Brevis is capable of making a big impact in just six overs. Therefore, it is necessary for Brevis to reach Mumbai’s playing 11.
Suryakumar Yadav should play at number three. Suriya, who cannot get into form playing at number 4, can stand up without pressure and go for big scores if he gets out early. All-rounder Cameron Green is better off being dropped by Mumbai. The player is a flop with bat and ball. Tilak Verma should be played at number four. Thilak is in great form.
Tilak Verma is a player who can single-handedly take the team forward. Mumbai need the left-handed batsman to play at number four. Malayalam player Vishnu Vinod should be played at number five. Vishnu Vinod is a wicket keeper batsman. He has played three matches for RCB earlier. Vishnu is the star that Mumbai can consider instead of Ishan Kishan.
Vishnu, who has excelled for Kerala in domestic cricket, may be able to succeed in the IPL as well. Vishnu is one of the talented actors like Sanju Samson. Vishnu deserves a chance with Ishaan’s poor form. Tim David should play at number six. David deserves a place in the Mumbai playing XI as a capable finisher to compensate for the absence of Karen Pollard.
Cameron Green or Tristan Stubbs can be considered as an impact player in the batting depending on the situation. This can be decided according to the breakdown of the batting line-up. Arjun Tendulkar can be played at number seven. This time, Kaiyan Pacer can be given a chance where Mumbai has not given him a chance. Arjun is capable of performing well with the bat as well.
Jofra Archer can be played at number eight. The star pacer is also a bad batsman. Therefore, Mumbai Archer should be put into bat early. Arshad Khan should be replaced by Sandeep Warrier at number nine. Sandeep Warrier is the player considered by Mumbai to replace Jasprit Bumrah.
Senior spinner Piyush Chawla can be considered at number 10 and young spinner Hrithik Shokin at number 11. Delhi will also be under the pressure of further defeats. While Delhi is also preparing to come back, there is a high chance of losing if Mumbai does not field with the best playing 11.
