IPL 2021, MI Vs PBKS: 5 players to watch out for

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MI vs PBKS

It is an exciting day for cricket fans as there are two IPL matches today. Match 42 of IPL is between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings. Match will be played in Abu Dhabi. Both the teams have 8 points and are almost the same on points table. Both the teams will look to have a huge victory to maintain the net run rate also. Down below are 5 players who can perform well in today’s game.

5. Ravi Bishnoi (PBKS)

Ravi Bishnoi played very well in his first game for Punjab he took 3 wickets and help Punjab to register win against SRH in a low score match. Ravi made a remarkable impression of him last year. He was really a very worthy player for Punjab last year. Other than his bowling he is also an amazing fielder.

4. Jasprit Bumrah (MI)

Jasprit Bumrah has achieved his T20 form in last two matches. He was looking fantastic with bowl. His death over speciality makes him captain’s favourite. He took 3 wickets in last match and will be in confidence for today’s game. Bumrah’s form will be a major thing for India in T20 world cup.

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3. KL Rahul (PBKS)

Punjab captain KL Rahul is a strong contender for orange cap this season. He started his season with some of the fantastic innings even the first match of phase 2 was a good one for him. Rahul can make a good score today because he likes pace. His captaincy will also be a thing to watch because Punjab is standing at very critical situation in points table.

2. Quinton de Kock (MI)

South African wicketkeeper batsman and Mumbai’s opener Quinton de Kock has showed why he is important for MI in past few years. He is second most consistent batsmen for Mumbai in this IPL. He with Rohit Sharma provides a strong opening partnership which helps MI a lot.

1. Rohit Sharma (MI)

The hitman Rohit Sharma is facing the worst IPL season as captain because his team is at No.7 in points table and for a team like Mumbai Indians these rankings are really a shame for them. But the captain is leading from the front when it comes to bat. He is the highest run scorer for his team this season. He can score big today. With his ability to play spin and fast bowlers equally well frustrates the opposite team bowlers.

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