Mumbai Indians return home to Wankhede and will face one of the toughest batting line-ups in this edition of the competition. Mumbai Indians have been struggling, especially with their bowlers not getting the perfect length and their pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s poor number of wickets.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been in dominant form and have achieved massive totals with ease. Going from a beautiful batting surface at their stadium to another batting paradise at the Wankhede Stadium. However, it is supposed to be a challenging night for MI’s players as they are still looking for momentum.
The Hardik Pandya-led team has faced a tough blow as Rohit Sharma has missed the last few matches, while now the tally has been expanded with new additions like Quinton de Kock and Mitchell Santner, the two overseas maestro.
Why is Quinton de Kock not playing the match against SRH?
Quinton de Kock, the left-handed batsman who came into the MI side as Rohit Sharma’s replacement at the top, scored an impressive hundred in his comeback for Mumbai Indians. He then replaced Ryan Rickelton in the main XI.
However, after two big flops, Quinton de Kock missed the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, Hardik Pandya, the captain, has confirmed that the loss is entirely due to the cricketer’s sudden and unfortunate wrist injury and he has missed this match.
“Mitchell (Santner) was unlucky, just like Quinny today. He just did something to his wrist. We have a couple of changes for this team. “Ryan (Rickelton) is coming in place of Quinny,” Hardik said at the toss.
Robin Minz replaces Sherfane Rutherford as Will Jacks returns to MY XI
The Mumbai Indians captain has updated that MI have made many changes to their XI, which includes Malewar, the young debutant with very poor starts in the last two games, being benched and replaced by England all-rounder Will Jacks.
Unlike his new role for England, Jacks could once again be seen opening for the Mumbai Indians alongside Ryan Rickelton, whose form dipped after a promising start to the season. Hardik Pandya also updated on a daring exchange as Sherfane Rutherford was eliminated.
The in-form West Indian failed to fire for MI and was replaced by young Jharkhand goalkeeper Robin Minz, who will take on his state captain Ishan Kishan’s Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Hardik Pandya updates on Rohit Sharma’s availability in the toss
As MI spokesperson revealed yesterday, Rohit Sharma’s availability would only be updated at the time of the draw, and Hardik has just done so. Apart from Quinton de Kock, Mumbai Indians would also miss experienced opener Rohit Sharma during the upcoming games.
“Rohit is going to need a couple more games. He’s been trying; He is not exactly where he would like, so he is not available for the team,” Pandya said.
Also, players like Trent Boult have returned for Mumbai Indians after youngster Krish Bhagat was hit by CSK batsmen, especially Sanju Samson, at this very spot at the death, and Pandya was criticized for fielding him at the death.
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