Mumbai Indians have once again proved their doubters wrong with inconsistent performances. They had their previous fixture against KXIP in their hand until they decided to gift it to the opposition. After removing KL Rahul and Glenn Maxwell at a crucial juncture, the team failed to capitalize on it. Even in the first super over, the team failed to chase down six runs from six deliveries, though Mohammed Shami bowled inch perfect line and length.
Mumbai Indians will look to finish the group stage within the first two positions which will give the team a perfect cushion in any case of mishaps. The team has a task in their hand to defeat their rivals, Chennai Super Kings who are glaring the early exit from IPL. Chennai Super Kings have never failed to reach the playoffs in their history of ten years.
MATCHDAY in Sharjah! 🏟
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 23, 2020
Here are the top three picks for Mumbai Indians for their game against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league:
#1) Jasprit Bumrah
The best bowler in the world and go-to bowler for any captain across the globe in cricket, Jasprit will be one of the top three picks for Mumbai Indians against struggling Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians have been victorious in those games where Jasprit Bumrah has lived up to the hype. After a slow start to the league, Jasprit Bumrah has returned to his best with wickets and economic spells at the death.
In nine games of IPL 2020, the fast bowler has 15 wickets to his name. He has been effective for the side in the powerplay, middle overs and death overs. Rohit Sharma will hope his player to strike the gold against Chennai Super Kings.
#2) Keiron Pollard
The Jamaican allrounder was disappointed on Sunday as the team ended on a losing side. Though the player scored runs in the super over, the bowling couldn’t really make it against KXIP. The all-rounder will be determined to win the game and seal the qualification for playoffs.
In IPL 2020, the player has caught some spectacular catches in the due process. He has 200+ runs in his kitty apart from two wickets. He has bowled out overs in the middle as Hardik Pandya is still not fit to bowl. RG Sharma will hope for a big performance from the big Jamaican on Friday.
#3) Suryakumar Yadav
The less applauded player in the Mumbai Indians setup, Suryakumar Yadav has provided ample support for his side at the No 3 position. In multiple games, Suryakumar Yadav has fulfilled duties with his stupendous performances on the pitch. He is also one of the effective fielders on the surface which we saw against Kolkata Knight Riders.
In IPL 2020, SK Yadav has 243 runs to his name with an average of 30.37 at a strike rate of 148.17. Though his average has gone down compared to previous seasons, the strike rate has seen a tremendous rise. The player will be one of the top three picks for Mumbai Indians against CSK.
