The eighteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is now nearing its business end of the season. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will go toe-to-toe against Punjab Kings in an important clash. Match number 61 is set to be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams are in contention for qualifying for the playoffs and will be looking to add two crucial points to their kitty. Currently, Punjab Kings are in the 3rd position with 15 points, while Mumbai Indians sit fourth with 14 points. Both teams have faced each other on 32 previous occasions. Mumbai’s win count stands at 17, while Punjab has won 15 of these fixtures. The pitch at Ahmedabad tends to assist the batters. Hence, both sides will rely on their batters to help them cross the line.
Here is the list of three batters to watch out for in this important fixture.
3. Prabhsimran Singh
The right-handed destructive batter from Punjab has been in fine form this season. He is the highest run scorer for Punjab in this edition of the IPL. He has scored 437 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of more than 170. His ability to take on opposition bowlers in the powerplay makes him a natural threat for any team. He will be looking to make his mark in this important match.
2. Shreyas Iyer
The Indian middle-order batter got off to a dream start in this season of the IPL. However, his form took a sudden dip in the middle phase, where he failed to make significant contributions. However, Punjab’s skipper regained form in recent matches. He has scored 405 runs for the team in 11 innings at a strike rate of 180. He will be gunning to play a captain’s knock against Mumbai.
1. Surya Kumar Yadav
The world number one T20 batter made his presence felt after a gloomy start to the season. The current Orange Cap holder has amassed 510 runs in 12 matches for Mumbai at a strike rate of 170. He is anticipated to score big in this fixture.
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