IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians' strongest predicted XI against Chennai Super Kings

Middle Order: Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford

Suryakumar Yadav has not been at his best since the T20 World Cup started in February. In IPL 2026, he has only made 121 runs at an average of 20.17. Hardik Pandya has also been struggling with bat and ball. He is averaging 24 with the bat and 50.67 with the ball. Tilak Varma would be high on confidence after smashing an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls in the last game to orchestrate a much-needed win for the Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford has looked in good touch, but he has had to bat in the lower order due to the presence of more established batters in the Mumbai Indians' setup.