Mumbai Indians: Before the start of IPL 2026, discussions have intensified regarding the playing 11 of five-time champion Mumbai Indians. This time the team can enter the field with a new combination and balance. The biggest question amidst all this is who will open with Rohit Sharma in the upcoming season? Let us know…

Who will open with Rohit?

According to reports, in this season too, South African wicketkeeper batsman Ryan Rickelton can be seen opening with Rohit. Rickelton is a left handed batsman, which will give the team an excellent right-left hand balance in the top order. However, South Africa’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock is also considered a strong contender for the role of opener, in such a situation the team management can take a decision according to the match and pitch.

Tilak-Surya will take charge

In the middle order, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya will strengthen the team with their explosive batting. The responsibility of finishing may rest on the shoulders of players like Naman Dheer and Sherfane Rutherford. Who is known for scoring fast runs.

These players have a chance among bowlers

In the bowling department, the pair of Indian fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult can prove to be a big threat to the opposition teams. Apart from this, Mitchell will provide balance to the team as a center all-rounder, while Mayank Markande can play an important role in the spin department.

MI will start its campaign on this day

Mumbai Indians will start their campaign in IPL 2026 on March 29 against Kolkata Knight Riders at their home ground Wankhede Stadium. After this, on April 4, they will face Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Probable playing 11 of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton/Quinton de Kock, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dheer, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Centre, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult and Mayank Markande.