Mumbai Indians will be a confident unit after returning to winning ways against Chennai Super Kings. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be high on confidence as well after coasting to a convincing victory against the Delhi Capitals. They have played some terrific cricket in the tournament so far and are currently at the top of the points table with 3 wins out of 4.
The absence of Kane Williamson has been an issue for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the middle order but the opening duo of David Warner and Jonny Bairstow have almost made up for it with their exceptional batting. Both have scored at a brisk pace and have taken the game away from the opposition.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will look to build on their momentum after winning the big game against Chennai Super Kings. Some of the individual performances were sublime which helped Mumbai Indians stroll to a convincing victory in the end.
Mumbai Indians will meet the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 19th match of the tournament tomorrow night. So with the match still 24 hours left to start, let us have at 5 players who might make a difference in tomorrow’s clash.
Hardik Pandya
He has been a game changer for Mumbai Indians with both bat and the ball. He did a terrific job in the previous clash against the Chennai Super Kings and won the Man of the Match Award. Hardik went onto score a sizzling 25 of just 8 deliveries which included 3 sixes and a four.
With the ball, he took 2 crucial wickets which helped Mumbai defend a par total. His exceptional power hitting abilities make him an asset for any team he plays for. The younger of the Pandya brothers might again be the game changer for the three-time champions.
Rohit Sharma
The Mumbai Indians skipper has looked in good touch in the tournament so far but has failed to convert his starts into big ones. Tomorrow might just be the day when the stylish right-handed batsman gets the big knock under his belt.
There is no doubt about his prowess in the shortest formats and given his talent a big knock should be just around the corner. Before the start of the tournament, he conceded that he will open throughout the tournament which will be a big plus for one of the most successful teams in the league.
Jasprit Bumrah
The lanky speedster has been a game changer for whichever team he plays for. His lethal Yorkers, immaculate slower deliveries and deadly short of length deliveries make him a potent weapon for any skipper to have. He is due for a big performance in the tournament.
Bumrah has not looked at his best. But you can’t take away anything from him as he is the No 1 ODI bowler in the world. Tomorrow might just be the day for senior MI players to stand up and show the way.
Jonny Bairstow
The form this wicket-keeper batsman has been in, England will go into the World Cup as a prime contender. Bairstow has been the main difference for Hyderabad at the top of the order with David Warner. He has smashed a century and a couple of the fifties in the tournament so far.
He will definitely look to get Hyderabad off to another flying start against the Mumbai Indians. The right-hander has churned out runs at will and will look to continue his consistent run in the tourney.
Rashid Khan
How can you forget the Afghan sensation who has been a revelation with his bowling in the last 2-3 years. Rashid Khan is not only the most important Afghanistan player but also one of the most if not the most important player in the team.
He is a terrific leg spinner and troubles batsmen more often than not with his exceptional trajectory. To back his bowling skills, Rashid Khan is a fantastic athlete and a good hitter of the ball. Recently he revealed that he loves playing the helicopter shot as a batsman.