With a victory over Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians have a chance to retain the top spot in the Indian Premier League. Rohit Sharma-led side will look to achieve the same against the struggling Kings XI Punjab at Dubai International Stadium.
Mumbai Indians have performed as a unit that has yielded to their success in the league. The bowlers have struck the wickets and haven’t allowed any partnerships to build at the crucial juncture. The batsmen have filled the shoes of others if one or two fail. An attribute of a champion side is clearly seen in Mumbai Indians’ line-up.
MATCHDAY in Dubai! 🏟
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 18, 2020
After a comprehensive victory against KKR, Mumbai Indians might look to do one change in their line-up. They might bring in James Pattinson in place of Nathan Coulter-Nile who was expensive in the death overs. Here are the top three picks for Mumbai Indians against struggling Kings XI Punjab at Dubai International Stadium:
#1) Hardik Pandya
With the league hitting the peak form, the fast-bowling all-rounder has started to hit the top form in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League. Barring the initial games, Hardik Pandya has scored runs in cameos against multiple sides. Captain Rohit Sharma will pin his hopes on the player who can prove detrimental in scoring runs at the death.
Hardik Pandya has remained as a crucial figure in Mumbai Indians’ setup with both bowling and batting. Owing to his back injury, Hardik Pandya hasn’t been utilized as a bowler. The player has scored at an astonishing strike rate of 159.18 and can be a real threat to KXIP’s weak death bowling.
#2) Quinton de Kock
The southpaw was criticized for his poor knocks in the league and the dismissals after getting a fine start. However, Quinton de Kock put his critics to the corner with thumping innings in the previous game. He scored an unbeaten 78 from 44 deliveries took his team over the line. The South African wicket-keeper batsman is one of the top three picks for Mumbai Indians and Rohit Sharma against Punjab.
In eight games, QdK has 269 runs to his name with three half-centuries. He has scored at a strike rate of 151.39 which is a good figure for any opener. Against KXIP, the player will look to lay a strong foundation in the second match of Sunday.
#3) Trent Boult
After being traded from Delhi Capitals, Trent Boult has been a great addition to a threatening Mumbai Indians’ bowling line-up. The player has struck every time in the powerplay when he has bowled. The New Zealand international has contributed to his team’s success heavily with the ball.
Against a batting line-up consisting of Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul, Trent Boult will have a great task to cut out at Dubai International Stadium. The player will be one of the top three picks for Mumbai Indians against Anil Kumble managed Kings XI Punjab.
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