The Mumbai Indians are all set to take on the Kings XI Punjab side at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Its two quality sides that go up against each other in a mega battle as the batting department of both sides have been doing phenomenal this season.
Starting from KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, both have notched tons this season. Whereas the like of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard have also been in great nick.
Both sides will be looking to get another win in this game as both sides will be going into this match after losing their previous game. Kings XI Punjab lost to Rajasthan Royals courtesy Rahul Tewatia‘s outrage the other day whereas Mumbai Indians lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the super over that was played at the Dubai International Stadium.
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With the game predicted to be a high scoring affair let’s take a look at the top 5 key players, we should watch out for in this match.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 key players we should watch out for when Mumbai Indians lock horns with Kings XI Punjab:
1. Kieron Pollard
The big man from the Caribbean was instrumental in getting Mumbai Indians close to that huge total against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He got into a hundred run partnership with youngster Ishan Kishan as they both went on to tie the score.
We all know Kieron Pollard has come into this tournament as a winning skipper of his CPL franchise Trinbago Knight Riders who had an unbeaten run in the CPL this season. Which is why we should always have our eyes on the big man.
2. KL Rahul
The newly appointed Kings XI Punjab skipper has looked indifferent touch altogether this season. Leading the side from the front, Rahul has been doing the bulk of the scoring for his side.
In the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rahul notched up a ton to score the highest score by an Indian in the Indian Premier League. Due to him scoring runs on a consistent basis this season, he’s one of the players to watch out for.
3. Ishan Kishan
This youngster from Jharkhand was just unstoppable the other night. Walked in to bat when Mumbai Indians were three down in the power play against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He then went on to score 99 runs as he got into a hundred run partnership with Kieron Pollard.
Well, in the end, his knock wasn’t enough the other day but he still left a mark with his sublime batting display.
4. Mohammed Shami
The Pacer bowler has looked just too great this season. He has been bowling overs upfron t0 in the power plays and death overs where he’s picking up picking at crucial intervals of the game. His bouncers have been of such quality that Sunil Gavaskar went on to while being on air that the latter has got the best bouncer in world cricket at the moment.
So far the speedster has picked 7 wickets and is currently the Purple cap holder for this season so far.
5. Rahul Chahar
Leg Spinners have been the talk of this Indian Premier League since every team has been playing a leg-spinner in their side and have paid out the dividends.
Same is the case with Rahul Chahar, people called him out for being inexperienced but he’s impressed everyone with his skidding leg breaks. He also troubled the RCB skipper the other day which is why he’s another player we all should watch out for.
Mumbai Indians will depend on young Chahar to deliver the goods against a quality batting line-up.