IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma is all set to join MI’s clash vs KKR.© AFP
defending champion Mumbai Indians (MI) will look to boost their hopes of making Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 playoffs when they take Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The 34-year-old has been included in the playing XI after captain Rohit Sharma made a premature comeback from a grueling Test series in England after the 34-year-old was rested for the opening game since his resumption against Chennai Super Kings. are supposed to. Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who faced a problem before the game against CSK, could be out of the line-up.
Against CSK, MI struggled with the bat and managed just 136/8 while chasing 157. Rohit’s expected return could help the team’s confidence against KKR, who bowled out Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for just 92 runs. last match.
Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult will lead the bowling attack for MI and will be crucial to the team’s hopes.
MI are fourth with four wins and four losses from their eight matches, while KKR are trailing by two points and the same spot.
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The Eoin Morgan-led side, however, will soar after their sensational performance against RCB. Varun Chakravarthy was the three wicket-taker among KKR’s bowlers in that game, while Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer shone with the bat.
Morgan’s team will look to build some momentum with KKR needing some wins to improve their chances of making the playoffs.
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