Preview:
Mumbai and Punjab are all set to lock horns with each other in match 42 of the Indian T20 league. The former currently find themselves in a spot of bother, as they have lost three consecutive games in the UAE leg of the IPL. In the last encounter against Bangalore, Mumbai’s batting line-up collapsed, as the team had to face defeat by 54 runs.
After losing a thriller game to Rajasthan, Punjab bounced back to secure victory against Hyderabad. Their bowling unit exuded great character to defend the target of 126. Heading into this match, both the teams will aim to gain a victory to improve their standings in the points table.
Match Details:
Mumbai vs Punjab, Match 42
Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date and Time: September 28 at 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The pitch has been a bit tricky for the batters. The spinners might get an edge on this surface. Chasing has been comparatively easier on this track.
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Probable Playing XIs for MUM vs PUN:
Mumbai
Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
Punjab
KL Rahul (c, wk), Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Chris Gayle, Ravi Bishnoi, Nathan Allis, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
Top Picks for MUM vs PUN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Jasprit Bumrah is a pivotal cog of Mumbai’s wheel. His contributions are extremely important for the side to emerge triumphantly. In the last game, the speedster scalped three wickets. In the tournament so far, Bumrah has picked up 14 wickets.
A flying start by Rohit Sharma will be very crucial for Mumbai. The skipper scored 43 runs in the last game. In the tournament so far, he has smashed 326 runs.
KL Rahul has been exceptional for Punjab. He has scored 401 runs in the tournament so far. The keeper-batter will be determined to put up a good show with the bat for his team once again.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MUM vs PUN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Mayank Agarwal, Kieron Pollard, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MUM vs PUN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
KL Rahul (c), Nicholas Pooran, Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal (vc), Kieron Pollard, Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Trent Boult
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul
Vice-Captain Options: Jasprit Bumrah and Mayank Agarwal
