IPL 2022: Probable playing XI of Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, the skipper who's led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles will open for the perennial champs once again in a bid to extend that winning run and add another IPL trophy to their glimmering trophy cabinet. 

After making Ishan Kishan the second most expensive Indian player in IPL history, Mumbai will be hoping that the youngster can fulfil his potential and eventually step into the shoes of skipper Rohit Sharma and maybe even replace him somewhere down the line. 

Suryakumar Yadav has been in scintillating form of late for India and the Mumbai based franchise would be happy that they chose to retain the local lad. With his current form, the 31-year-old would be a key player for Mumbai Indians' title credentials this term. 

A relatively unknown commodity so far, Tilak Verma has the potential to be one of the break-out stars this season. It will be interesting to see how Rohit Sharma utilises the youngster, given Mumbai Indians' thin middle-order, but Tilak certainly will be one of the youngsters to look out for. 

Letting go of Hardik Pandya must have been very difficult for Mumbai, but in Tim David, they have got an ideal replacement for the all-rounder. With his ability to bat and anchor the innings, David can be one of dark-horses this campaign. 

At number 6, one of Mumbai Indians' longest-serving players, Keiron Pollard will be equally as crucial for the team if they're to win the league this season. Having played T20I cricket all around the globe, Pollard's ability to change the course of the game with his big hits will be key. 

A top fielder, who has been consistent in the Big Bash League, Daniel Sams is one of the youngsters Mumbai Indians will be counting on. He's got a knack for big hits and can deliver his quota of four overs as well. With the middle-order looking a little thin, Sams could be the make or break for the five-time champs. 

Another one of Mumbai Indians' famed old guard, Bumrah will look to continue his recent good run in the IPL as well. He was rested for India recently, and has been gaining his match-sharpness of late, but come March 26, we could see the peak of Jasprit Bumrah once again, certainly, Mumbai Indians will be hoping so. 

In 18 IPL matches so far, the youngster has registered 16 scalps. It was those numbers that probably would have forced Mumbai Indians to go all out for Markande. The leggie made his debut with Mumbai Indians and he could develop into a key player for them under Rohit Sharma's tutelage. 

Jaydev Unadkat could be Mumbai Indians' 3rd pace option this season, behind Jasprit Bumrah and Tymal Mills, given his track record in IPL. In Unadkat, Mumbai invested in a player who has picked up 85 wickets in 86 IPL games, with a decent economy rate of 8.74. 

While Tymall Mills will undoubtedly be crucial for Mumbai Indians with Jofra Archer injured for this season, until Archer's return, Mills will be expected to hunt in pair alongside Bumrah. A T20I specialist who can bowl some serious pace and has been consistent with England lately, Mills was an absolute steal at INR 1.5 crore.