Mumbai: The thrill of a cricket-packed weekend is set to unfold as Mumbai Indians will clash with Kolkata Knight Riders in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai Indians will be eyeing to bounce back in the season after winning their maiden game against Delhi Capitals.
MI’s batting remains a weak link for the side. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan managed to get some runs in the last game but will be looking to continue the form and forge a strong partnership at the start of the innings.
Suryakumar Yadav continues to struggle with the bat in the tournament. Injury of the main seam bowler Jofra Archer will remain a major concern for the management in the afternoon encounter.
KKR will be looking to bounce back in the match after losing the last game at home against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
KKR battles two major concerns at the moment, namely, the pace attack conceding too many runs and fitness of key player Andre Russel.
KKR pacers have taken the lowest number of wickets – seven – despite having experienced players like Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson.
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium favours the slow bowlers. Based on past matches, chasing at this ground will be a comparatively easy task than putting up a target.
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