IPL 2025: IPL 2025 is going to start from March 22. Preparations are in full swing for the 18th season of this mega T20 league. In IPL 2025, the Mumbai Indians team has to start its campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 23. According to the reports coming out, captain Hardik Pandya and Bumrah will not be with the team for this match.

In such a situation, Rohit Sharma will take charge of the team in Pandya's absence. Let us know what Mumbai Indians' playing XI can be against CSK-

Let us tell you, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was found guilty of slow over rate last season. Due to which he has been banned for one match of IPL 2025. Due to which Hardik will not be a part of the team in the first match against Chennai. In such a situation, Rohit Sharma will be seen taking charge of the team in his place.

This player will open with Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's name is almost certain to open for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. The other name as his partner can be considered as Will Jacks. By the way, Ryan Rickelton is also a player. But Jacks is better than him. In such a situation, this English player can support Rohit as an opener.

Talking about the middle order, Suryakumar Yadav can be seen batting. Apart from this, Tilak Verma and Robin Minj can be included for batting in the middle order for Mumbai.

These players will get a chance

Hardik Pandya will not play in the first match. In such a situation, Naman Dheer and Mitchell Santner can be given a chance in the role of all-rounder for Mumbai Indians. Talking about bowling, Karn Sharma can be given a chance as a spin bowler. On the other hand, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult and Lizad Williams can be included in the playing XI for fast bowling.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians' probable playing XI in the first match

Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Robin Minj (wicketkeeper), Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Lizad Williams, Mujeeb ur Rahman (impact player)

Disclaimer- This is the personal opinion of the author. Mumbai Indians' playing 11 in IPL 2025 can be something like this. However, MI's playing 11 has not been officially announced for this tournament yet.