The Indian Premier League created lots of buzz and controversies in just matches. Every match was a different story with complete DRAMA!
Today defending champions Mumbai Indians Will Take on Kolkata Knight Riders. First match of the season for Kolkata while its bounce-back time for Mumbai. Mumbai defeated by CSK in the opening match as usual and need to make come back in the points table. This match definitely not an easy one, it will be “ Battle Of Sixes” between windies starts Pollard and Russell.
Mumbai Indians
Quinton de Kock and Chris Lynn likely to open match and Lynn was earlier in the KKR it will benefit them. Captain Rohit Sharma and Vijay Shankar can steer the middle order. Rohit said he Will open during the start of the tournament but don’t forget he also said, “ he is available for any Options”. Shaurab Tiwari in middle order still in doubt. Hardik and Pollard as usual will play the role of finishers. Bolt and Bumrah will dominate the bowling department. Mumbai Indians faced lots of criticism on social media over fitness as most of the players looked rusty sporting lockdown waistlines.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Taking inspiration from last UAE 2014 season , KKR is ready to kick start with win. Team looks goods on paper . Young gun shubhman Gill likely to open with Narine . Captain Dinesh Karthik , Eion Morgan can hold middle order while Andre Russell can give touch to finishing. Pat Cummins with Kuldeep yadav take charge of bowling department. Bowling department lacks experience but now all it’s up to Captain how he manage them.
HEAD TO HEAD
Match – 25
MI – 19
KKR – 6
VENUE – Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
TIME – 7.30 IST