All to play for as Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians eye a spot in Qualifier 1

It stays to be seen if Hardik Pandya will put Jonny Bairstow within the scheme of issues.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) will look to bounce again from defeat and wade by means of a brief turnaround when it takes on the Mumbai Indians (MI) right here on Monday.

A reverse by the hands of the Delhi Capitals (DC) at their third ‘house’ venue meant the Kings are but to seal a spot within the prime two of the standings.

Regardless of posting a formidable 206 for eight in its batting essay, the Shreyas Iyer-led facet faltered in its bowling execution, conceding the sport within the closing over.

In opposition to MI, the bowling assault could possibly be bolstered by the return of Yuzvendra Chahal, who was rested for the earlier recreation as a consequence of a small niggle.

MI, which has 16 factors and at present fourth, wants only a win to earn a spot in Qualifier 1 because the five-time champion has a greater Internet Run Price than table-topper Gujarat Titans (18 factors).

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has been on the forefront for the facet, amassing 583 runs at a strike charge of 170.46.

PBKS will hope to turn into the primary crew to dismiss the Mumbai batter earlier than he crosses 20 this season.

Punjab’s uncapped opening duo of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh could have their activity lower out towards MI’s deadly new-ball assault that has picked a tournament-high 22 wickets within the PowerPlay.

The floor is anticipated to be conducive for batting, evidenced by the crew batting first crossing the 200-run mark in every of the final 4 encounters right here. With each groups already defending a goal at this floor, they is perhaps tempted to make full use of scoreboard stress throughout this crunch contest.