In this article, we will discuss the Mumbai Indians’ top 3 contenders to win the orange cap in IPL 2024. Mumbai Indians have assembled a star-studded side before the IPL 2024. With a new captain in place, they are looking to grab the trophy once again at the end of this season. The 5-time champions have arguably the best batting lineup among all the franchises this year. They have some of the biggest names in international cricket playing for them.
From Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, each one of them is a match-winner on his day. If this batting unit performs as per their reputation the Mumbai fans will have a lot to celebrate. Let us take a look at the top 3 contenders from Mumbai Indians who can win the orange cap in IPL 2024.
Rohit Sharma
One cannot look beyond the Indian captain if he is there in the lineup. However, Rohit has not batted in the IPL the way he does in international cricket. We have not seen an out-of-the-box season from him yet. But this can be the season where we actually see a Rohit Sharma kind of campaign where he demolishes the opposition with his batting prowess. Now with the no added responsibility of captaincy, he can express himself and bat as he wants.
Ishan Kishan
The Indian wicketkeeper batter has been out of action for the past few months. He has also undergone a lot of bad press but there are no doubts over his potential as a batter. He has shown in the past what he can produce with the bat for Mumbai. After being snubbed by the Indian team Ishan has a point to prove and that can bring the best out of him. A probable place in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup will be another incentive for the 25-year-old.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is one of the future stars of Mumbai. In the last couple of seasons, he has emerged as a promising talent and this season the management will expect him to take his game a notch up. Tilak is capable of carrying the batting unit on his shoulders and the fans know this. Whether he has the belief in himself or not, that will decide how he performs this season. If the left-hander can bat with consistency, then he is certainly one of the contenders to get that orange cap.