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Mumbai Indians All-Time Great XI | Which players make Mumbai India’s all-time great XI?
Mumbai Indians confirmed their place in the final of this year’s IPL after thrashing Delhi Capitals in a dominant 57-run showing in Qualifier 1. The reigning champions are on course of lifting their fifth IPL title. They are the most successful IPL team with 116 wins, four draws, and 80 losses. Going into the Final, we ask ourselves which players would make the ultimate Mumbai Indians XI.
Openers
When Mumbai Indians is mentioned, the first name that comes into mind is that of Sachin Tendulkar. He is hailed as one of the greatest batsmen ever to grace the field. He was captain of the side during the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. He also became the first Indian to win the prestigious Orange Cap when he steered this side into the final of the 2010 IPL tournament. Sachin retired after guiding MI to their first IPL trophy in 2013.
Another great player that would make it to the ultimate XI is Lendl Simmons. The batsman was signed in April 2014, with MI having lost four consecutive games. He managed to turn their fortunes around and make it to the playoffs after a memorable win against Rajasthan Royals.
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Middle-order
One of the players who would be expected to excel in dealing with middle overs in an ideal MI XI is Rohit Sharma. His 3,728 runs averaging 31.86 in a game at a strike rate of 130.62 is the highest in the history of IPL. As vice-captain, he has been involved in the four IPL titles that MI have won. Partnering him would be Ambati Rayudu, who holds the record for the third-highest run-scorer for the Mumbai Indians.
All-rounders
Kieron Pollard has, on many occasions, single handedly changed the course of matches in favour of MI. One of his greatest matches was the 2013 final where he scored 60 runs unbeaten in just 32 balls. His exploits in this game earned MI its maiden IPL title. Hardik Pandya is another all-rounder who would make it to the greatest MI XI with his strike rate of 154.74. Another all-rounder who makes it to the list is Krunal Pandya, brother to Hardik. His most instrumental season was in 2017 where his 47 innings helped secure the title for the MI.
Bowlers
Harbhajan Singh is the first name to come up when talking about the greatest bowlers to have worn the MI shirt. The Punjab cricketer is the highest wicket-taker for the MI franchise. He also has an impressive strike rate of 142.42. Mitchell Johnson, an Australian, would also be one of the names that would make it to the ultimate MI XI. Lasith Malinga is the highest wicket-taker in the IPL with 170 wickets and would most probably lead the attack. The final MI XI spot would go to Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the most consistent bowler with 82 wickets.
