NEW DELHI: The return of
Suryakumar Yadav
promises to inject much-needed vigor into Mumbai Indians' lineup as faltering MI and Delhi Capitals gear up to clash in a bid to reverse their fortunes in the Indian Premier League.
With three consecutive losses, MI find themselves at the bottom of the table, while DC has also suffered setbacks, slipping to the ninth spot following a crushing defeat in their previous match.
Suryakumar's potential comeback holds significant importance, especially with the impending
T20 World Cup
. Having recuperated from an ankle injury and surgery for sports hernia, the dynamic batter showed promising signs during his training session at the Wankhede Stadium, signaling his readiness to aid his struggling team.
While MI's top order, including
Rohit Sharma
and Ishan Kishan, has shown glimpses of form, they are yet to convert promising starts into substantial scores.
With the likes of Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir also seeking impactful performances, MI's batting unit looks to Suryakumar for stability and firepower.
On the bowling front, MI has seen glimpses of promise, particularly from Akash Madhwal's recent three-wicket haul. However, they face the challenge of containing DC's resilient batting lineup, led by the consistent
Rishabh Pant
.
DC, despite Pant's formidable form, have grappled with inconsistency, notably in their last match against Kolkata Knight Riders. The onus is on players like Prithvi Shaw and Mitchell Marsh to complement Pant's efforts and deliver match-winning performances.
With both teams eager to reverse their fortunes, the MI vs DC clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Suryakumar Yadav's return adding an extra dimension to MI's aspirations for redemption.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Tim David, Shreyas Gopal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Anshul Kamboj, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Tilak Varma, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Luke Wood.
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c&wk), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Pravin Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Swastik Chikara, Shai Hope.
Time: 3:30 PM IST.
(With inputs from PTI)
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