Mumbai Indians (MI) will chase their maiden victory of IPL 2022 when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Wednesday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Last night, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured their first season after four defeats and the spotlight will be on MI to do the same.
Rohit Sharma and Co. have found themselves in similar situations in the past, and several of their senior players as well as members of the coaching staff have experienced what it takes to turn around fortunes. The leaders will have to step up to the task and motivate the youngsters to stage a comeback from here.
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 13, 2022
Jasprit Bumrah, the leader of the pace attack, is certain that one factor that could really help their side turn their fortunes. MI will also want senior all-rounder Kieron Pollard to step up to the task and turn the tables against PBKS.
Mayank Agarwal-led side has had its share of good and bad in IPL 2022 just like the last season. Their bowling has come under the scanner after the likes of Odean Smith, Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada failed to live up to their potential. The bowling unit will hope to produce a better show against a top side like MI.
Match Details
Match 23 – Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Date &Time: April 13th at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time
Pitch Report
The Pune stadium has produced sporting wickets so far in the competition with the pacer gaining significant help with the new ball. The weather is expected to be slightly hot even in the evenings, just over 30 degrees Celsius with low humidity, which could mean that dew shouldn’t play as big a role in deciding the fate of the contest.
Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen/Tim David, Murugan Ashwin, Jaydev Unadkat, Jasprit Bumrah, Basil Thampi/ Tymal Mills
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow(w), Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh
MI vs PBKS – Fantasy Team Predictions
Fantasy Team 1: Ishan Kishan (vc), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Vaibhav Arora, Murugan Ashwin
Fantasy Team 2: Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma (vc), Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone(c), Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada
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