Rohit-de Kock will open! CSK’s ex-batsman chose Mumbai Indians’ dangerous playing XI for IPL 2026

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 26, 2026

IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28 and the excitement of the fans about the tournament is continuously increasing. Five-time champion Mumbai Indians is ready to take the field this time with new enthusiasm and a balanced team. Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians will aim to win a record sixth title. The team has a great mix of experienced players as well as young talent, due to which both fans and experts have high expectations from this team.

Meanwhile, former Chennai Super Kings batsman S Badrinath has chosen his favorite playing eleven of Mumbai Indians. He has chosen the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock, who can give a fast and strong start to the team. Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma and captain Hardik Pandya have been given place in the middle order. Suryakumar’s aggressive batting, Tilak’s intelligence and Hardik’s all-round performance give strength to the team in every situation.

Apart from this, Will Jacques of England has also been included in the team, who along with his explosive batting also gives the option of off spin. Young player Naman Dheer has also got a chance, who has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket. In the all-round and bowling department, Mitchell Santner gives depth to the team in batting with spin. The fast bowling attack includes deadly bowlers like Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, who can change the course of the match with the new ball and in the death overs.

Badrinath has selected Shardul Thakur as an impact player, who can give additional balance to the team with the bat as well as the ball as per the need.

S Badrinath’s MI Probable XI:

Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Will Jacques, Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.