IPL 2019: 3 Mumbai Indians players to watch out for
Another season of the world's biggest T20 league is just around the corner; the excitement for IPL 2019 is getting too damn high. The tournament is expected to get underway from March 23.
One of the most successful teams in IPL history, the Mumbai Indians, had a forgettable last season as they failed to qualify for the playoffs despite having a strong squad. They managed to win just 6 out 14 matches they played in IPL 2018.
However, he franchise will be one of the favorites to win the IPL 2019 as they have a very strong squad this time as well. Their team is looking well balanced, with a good mix of experience and youth.
The team led by Rohit Sharma will be eyeing their fourth IPL title. Here, we take a look at three players from the team we all need to watch out for.
#3 Quinton de Kock
Mumbai Indians acquired Quinton de Kock from Royal Challengers Bangalore during the IPL trade window. With the addition of De Kock, Mumbai Indians' batting is looking even stronger than before.
The 26-year-old will play a key role at the top of the order for the franchise in IPL 2019.
De Kock has a decent IPL record. So far, the South African wicketkeeper-batsman has played 34 matches and has scored 927 runs at an average of 28.09 and strike rate of 130.37, with 6 fifties and a century. 108 is his highest score, which came against Royal Challengers Bangalore while playing for Delhi Daredevils during IPL 2016.
It will be interesting to see in how many matches he features in the Mumbai Indians' playing XI this season as the franchise already has some great overseas T20 players like Evin Lewis, Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan and Lasith Malinga.
De Kock will want to make the most of his opportunities by performing well every time he gets to bat.