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With the group stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 over, the four teams are stacked up for the enticing contests in the coming days. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) have had put in extraordinary effort to finish up as table-toppers by pushing down defending champions Chennai Super Kings as the second-best owing to a net run-rate. However, we might not witness a change or so, in Mumbai Indians’ predicted playing XI, for the qualifier 1st on Tuesday (May 7) evening.

During the span of 44 days, 56 matches were held in the group stage encounters – to decide the final four – Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Overall, Indians and Super Kings have had emerged as consistent teams of the IPL which went on to share six titles between them.

In 2018, Indians failed to make it count. However, following a two-year hiatus, CSK made a statement by winning their third title after routing Hyderabad.

Indians, CSK and Capitals had collected 18 points each. However, Hyderabad managed to sneak in on the basis of better net run-rate than Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Here’s Mumbai Indians’ Predicted Playing XI for the 1st Qualifier:

Quinton de Kock:

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is the leading run-getter for the Indians. The southpaw has given starts to the blue brigade with augured well for the team.

In the previous game, he scored 23-ball 30, and now his eyes would be to play longer innings. So far, he has garnered 492 runs in 14 matches at an average of 37.85.

Rohit Sharma:

Rohit Sharma, who looked bleak most of the times, has picked his form at the right time by spending quality time at the crease. Initially, he has got starts but couldn’t utilise well.

The unbeaten fifty against KKR has put him in good stead. Thus far, he has amassed 386 runs at an average of 32.17 in 13 matches.

He holds the key for Indians chances.

Suryakumar Yadav:

The prominent Indians’ batsman Suryakumar Yadav has made most of his experience. He has delivered goods over the years in the IPL.

The fourth highest-run getter for Indians had played a crucial knock of unbeaten 46 after facing just 27 balls.

Yadav has put in hard yards to improve his game.

Ishan Kishan:

Ishan Kishan has failed to hit the right straps. So far, he has managed to score just 50 at an average of 12.50. However, he is capable of shredding his poor form at the earliest.

Kieron Pollard:

The Windies add charm to the Twenty20 league, so as, Kieron Pollard. He has scored 238 runs in 13 matches. However, he has more potential what he could have had on an offer.

However, he couldn’t get a chance to bowl.

Hardik Pandya:

Hardik Pandya has had been quite impressive with the bat in this ongoing IPL. He is the third highest run-scorer with 386 runs in 13 matches for the CSK. The Baroda-based youngster has scored runs at an average of 32.17.

His knock at the fag end of the innings has helped Indians’ cause. Pandya has also bagged 14 scalps to help Indians to top the charts.

Krunal Pandya:

Krunal Pandya has been equally good with the ball. Also, a bit expensive at times, Krunal has further stemmed the run-flow. He has bagged ten wickets in 14 matches.

In 13 matches, Krunal has amassed 176 runs at an average of 19.56. He is known for his pinch-hitting

Mitchell McClenaghan:

In a handful of opportunities, Mitchell McClenaghan has bowled in four games. He has bagged three scalps in four matches.

McClenaghan as a wicket-taking option would boost the morale of Indians.

Rahul Chahar:

The promising leg-spinner Rahul Chahar might have bowled a solitary over in the previous game, but he has shown what he is capable of.

In 11 matches, Chahar has managed to bag ten wickets. Chahar has a golden opportunity to impress one and all in the first qualifier.

Lasith Malinga:

Speedster Lasith Malinga has been economical with the ball. So far, he has snared 15 wickets which includes two four-fors. The highest wicket-taker in the IPL has done wonders over the years.

He is there to play a major role Indians against might CSK.