Cricket

IPL 2021: Aakash Chopra picks his ideal playing XI for Mumbai Indians

Former Indian opener and now a renowned commentator Aakash Chopra has picked his ideal playing XI for defending champions Mumbai Indians.

The Rohit Sharma-led team has a potent bench strength and their players are always known to grab their opportunities with both hands.

Chopra picked Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock to open the innings for MI. Quinton de Kock had ended up as the second-highest run-scorer for Mumbai Indians as he had amassed 503 runs in 16 matches at an average of 35.92 and a strike rate of 140.50

Ishan Kishan bats at one down for the commentator. Kishan had finished as the highest run-getter of the franchise as he had scored 516 runs at an impressive average of 57.33 and a blistering strike rate of 145.76. Ergo, he had played a key role in the success of the team.

Suryakumar Yadav will bat at number four as he had scored 480 runs in the previous season at an average of 40. Subsequently, Chopra feels the three all-rounders – Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, and Kieron Pollard can come into action. All of them have the skills to hit the ground running and provide the finishing touches for the team.

The former KKR player believes MI can rotate the batting order depending on the situation of the game.

Chopra picked Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Chahar as the two Indian bowlers. The commentator selected Trent Boult and Nathan Coulter-Nile as the two overseas bowlers. Bumrah and Boult had scalped 27 and 25 wickets respectively in the previous season.

Aakash Chopra’s ideal playing XI for Mumbai Indians while talking on his YouTube Channel: Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.

Mumbai will begin its IPL 2021 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai on April 9.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Dinesh Karthik hails support staff after IPL 2025 final win against Punjab Kings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik hailed the team’s think tank after they clinched a… Read More

June 4, 2025

IPL 2025: List of all awards after RCB win maiden title

RCB clinched their maiden IPL title after defeating Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 final by… Read More

June 4, 2025

Aakash Chopra lauds Rajat Patidar’s captaincy in RCB’s IPL 2025 win

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra hailed Rajat Patidar’s captaincy after RCB clinched their maiden… Read More

June 4, 2025

Injury Blow for Malvika Bansod as She Retires Hurt at Indonesia Open

Indian badminton star Malvika Bansod’s campaign at the Indonesia Open 2025 came to a heartbreaking… Read More

June 4, 2025

RCB Finally Breaks the Curse, Clinches Maiden IPL Title in Nail-Biting Final

After 17 seasons of heartbreak, near-misses, and relentless hope, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has finally… Read More

June 4, 2025

East Bengal Target Abhishek Tekcham Singh as Rebuild Begins; Melroy Assisi Set for Diamond Harbour FC Switch

Promising Indian defender Abhishek Tekcham Singh is poised to join East Bengal ahead of the… Read More

June 4, 2025