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IPL 2020, MI Predicted XI vs DC: With Rohit Sharma back in action, Mumbai set to return to full-strength side

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians rested several key players - Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah - in their previous two games. But now facing Delhi Capitals in the first qualifier, MI are expected to field their best playing XI to the ground.

Updated on: Nov 5, 2020, 13:49:01 IST
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Rohit Sharma on Tuesday reiterated twice that he is fit and is looking forward to playing in the upcoming games in the Indian Premier League 2020. The MI captain was in action against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but Mumbai were not playing their best team as several key players - Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah were not playing. But now facing Delhi Capitals in the first qualifier, MI are expected to field their best playing XI to the ground.

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians will play their full-strength team. (IPL 2020/Twitter)
IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians will play their full-strength team. (IPL 2020/Twitter)

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Here is MI Predicted XI vs DC:

Rohit Sharma (Captain): Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has returned but while he did not look his best against Sunrisers, he will hope to make an impact in the playoffs.

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Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper): Quinton de Kock has given sensational starts to Mumbai Indians throughout the season and he will be looking to carry the momentum forward in the playoffs.

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Ishan Kishan: Ishan Kishan has been a revelation this season and while he thrived for MI as an opener Kishan is likely to drop to No. 4 in this crunch tie.

Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya was rested from the previous two matches and he will be looking to fire all guns blazing in his comeback match.

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Krunal Pandya: Krunal Pandya has been struggling in the past few games with both bat and ball - but he can be a matchwinner on his day, and MI camp know that.

Kieron Pollard: Kieron Pollard led the team brilliantly in Rohit’s absence and he is Mr. Reliable in the MI playing unit.

Trent Boult: Trent Boult was rested for a game but he will replace Nathan Coulter-Nile in the playing XI, given the Aussie quick’s struggles against Sunrisers.

James Pattinson: James Pattinson works better when he has Boult and Jasprit Bumrah working around him, so he will enjoy the game against Delhi Capitals

Rahul Chahar: Rahul Chahar had an off day against Sunrisers but he can turn the game around on its head. DC will be wary of the threat he poses.

Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah has climbed up in the list of leading wicket takers in the tournament despite starting off roughly. He will lead MI’s solid bowling attack.

MI Predicted vs DC: 1 Rohit Sharma (c), 2 Quinton de Kock (wk), 3 Suryakumar Yadav, 4 Ishan Kishan, 5 Hardik Pandya, 6 Krunal Pandya, 7 Kieron Pollard, 8 Trent Boult, 9 James Pattinson, 10 Rahul Chahar, 11 Jasprit Bumrah

 
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