<p>Rohit Sharma is an IPL legend. To date, he remains the most successful IPL skipper with as many as 5 trophies for the Mumbai Indians (MI). In addition, he has won the IPL championship on six occasions. While he is also one of the leading run-getters (third) in the all-time list, with 5,594 runs, the right-hander hasn't had a 600-run season so far.</p>

<p>For the unversed, Rohit has never managed to cross the 500-run mark in the IPL apart from the 2013 season, where he led MI to their maiden title. Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir -- who is a huge fan of Hitman -- has opined on Rohit's IPL run and fails to understand how the swashbuckling opener hasn't crossed the 600-run mark in any IPL season.</p>

<p>Talking to&nbsp;<em>EspnCricinfo</em>, he said, "I don't understand why he never had that one big IPL season ever. And I have no reason to probably even defend him. He's a world-class player, I've always admired him, when he first busted onto the scene in international cricket. I said even then, that he's the best talent India has ever produced. And then proved himself in the int. stage but it just amazes me that when he wears that MI Jersey, he's never had a season like what VK or KL Rahul had - a 600 run season."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Rohit-led MI have not yet been disqualified from the IPL 2021 edition. While they haven't been at their best in the second and final leg, in the UAE, the sixth-ranked side&nbsp;have a very slim chance of entering the playoffs. If they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 170 runs, in match 55 of the season on Friday evening, they can topple KKR to enter the playoffs as the fourth-ranked side.</p>


Rohit Sharma is an IPL legend. To date, he remains the most successful IPL skipper with as many as 5 trophies for the Mumbai Indians (MI). In addition, he has won the IPL championship on six occasions.

Rohit Sharma is an IPL legend. To date, he remains the most successful IPL skipper with as many as 5 trophies for the Mumbai Indians (MI). In addition, he has won the IPL championship on six occasions. While he is also one of the leading run-getters (third) in the all-time list, with 5,594 runs, the right-hander hasn't had a 600-run season so far. For the unversed, Rohit has never managed to cross the 500-run mark in the IPL apart from the 2013 season, where he led MI to their maiden title. Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir -- who is a huge fan of Hitman -- has opined on Rohit's IPL run and fails to understand how the swashbuckling opener hasn't crossed the 600-run mark in any IPL season. Talking to EspnCricinfo, he said, "I don't understand why he never had that one big IPL season ever. And I have no reason to probably even defend him. He's a world-class player, I've always admired him, when he first busted onto the scene in international cricket. I said even then, that he's the best talent India has ever produced. And then proved himself in the int. stage but it just amazes me that when he wears that MI Jersey, he's never had a season like what VK or KL Rahul had - a 600 run season." ALSO READ | 'He has more shots than Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' - Gautam Gambhir makes BOLD claim on Team India star Meanwhile, Rohit-led MI have not yet been disqualified from the IPL 2021 edition. While they haven't been at their best in the second and final leg, in the UAE, the sixth-ranked side have a very slim chance of entering the playoffs. If they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 170 runs, in match 55 of the season on Friday evening, they can topple KKR to enter the playoffs as the fourth-ranked side.

I have no reason to defend him: Gautam Gambhir wonders why Rohit Sharma hasn't had a 600-run season in IPL

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the bottom-lying Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) whopping 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Eoin Morgan-led franchise have done everything asked of them to secure the remaining fourth playoffs spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, MI are still not completely out of the playoffs race. Nonetheless, they have an improbable task ahead of themselves to thrash SRH by a huge margin and topple KKR to take the fourth spot. The equation is nearly impossible for the defending champions and five-time winners as they need to beat SRH by 170 runs, or more, and cannot qualify further if they bat second.</p>

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<p>Hence, the toss itself can end MI's campaign, who are currently at the sixth position, if they are made to bat second. Thus, Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer took a cue from Bollywood's iconic movie (<em>Aamir Khan and Salman Khan-starrer&nbsp;Andaz&nbsp;Apna Apna)&nbsp;</em>to troll MI. <strong>Here's what he wrote and posted on his official Instagram handle:</strong></p>

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<p>Even if MI bat first, they will need to pile up a huge total and bundle out SRH for a very low score. Thus, it seems that MI are look set to play their last match in IPL 14. While they can certainly match KKR's points tally (14) with a win over SRH and end at the fifth position, over PBKS, it will need a miracle for them to enter the next round.&nbsp;</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the bottom-lying Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the bottom-lying Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) whopping 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Eoin Morgan-led franchise have done everything asked of them to secure the remaining fourth playoffs spot. However, MI are still not completely out of the playoffs race. Nonetheless, they have an improbable task ahead of themselves to thrash SRH by a huge margin and topple KKR to take the fourth spot. The equation is nearly impossible for the defending champions and five-time winners as they need to beat SRH by 170 runs, or more, and cannot qualify further if they bat second. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: EXPLAINED! How can Rohit Sharma-led MI still topple KKR to secure playoffs spot Hence, the toss itself can end MI's campaign, who are currently at the sixth position, if they are made to bat second. Thus, Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer took a cue from Bollywood's iconic movie (Aamir Khan and Salman Khan-starrer Andaz Apna Apna) to troll MI. Here's what he wrote and posted on his official Instagram handle: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wasim Jaffer (@wasimjaffer14) × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: MI vs SRH- Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads Even if MI bat first, they will need to pile up a huge total and bundle out SRH for a very low score. Thus, it seems that MI are look set to play their last match in IPL 14. While they can certainly match KKR's points tally (14) with a win over SRH and end at the fifth position, over PBKS, it will need a miracle for them to enter the next round.

Wasim Jaffer hilariously trolls Rohit Sharma-led MI who face improbable task for playoffs spot

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will meet the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8). This will be the penultimate clash of the league stage as the competition heads to the playoffs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the playoffs, Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to enter the last four whereas Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are firm favourites to secure the fourth spot. They have very much qualified, after a whopping 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (October 7), but MI still have an improbable task ahead to topple KKR and take the fourth spot in the SRH face-off.</p>

<p>It all seems done and dusted but MI still have a chance. They need to beat SRH by a whopping 170-run margin, or more, to move past KKR in NRR whereas they will be eliminated if they bat second. Ahead of the clash, here's the stats, trivia and squad details for <strong>SRH vs MI clash</strong>:</p>

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<p><b>Head to Head:</b></p>

<p>Not much separate both sides as MI lead SRH by a whisker in head-to-head tally (9-8).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Stats</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Trivia</strong></p>

<p>In UAE, MI lead SRH 2-1 whereas both sides have never locked horns at the Abu Dhabi Stadium.</p>

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<p ng-bind-html="comm[ts].comm" ng-class="get_comm_class(comm[ts]) " ng-hide="comm[ts].geo != null &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.length &gt; 0 &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.indexOf($root.$GEO.country) == -1" ng-if="comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:news' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:video' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:comments'"><strong>SRH:&nbsp;</strong>Jason Roy, Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson(c), Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik, Shreevats Goswami, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Mohammad Nabi, Jagadeesha Suchith, Shahbaz Nadeem, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma, Virat Singh, David Warner, Basil Thampi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman</p>

<p ng-bind-html="comm[ts].comm" ng-class="get_comm_class(comm[ts]) " ng-hide="comm[ts].geo != null &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.length &gt; 0 &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.indexOf($root.$GEO.country) == -1" ng-if="comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:news' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:video' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:comments'"><strong>MI:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Quinton de Kock, Adam Milne, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Aditya Tare, Dhawal Kulkarni, Chris Lynn, Roosh Kalaria, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will meet the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8).

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will meet the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8). This will be the penultimate clash of the league stage as the competition heads to the playoffs. Talking about the playoffs, Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to enter the last four whereas Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are firm favourites to secure the fourth spot. They have very much qualified, after a whopping 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (October 7), but MI still have an improbable task ahead to topple KKR and take the fourth spot in the SRH face-off. It all seems done and dusted but MI still have a chance. They need to beat SRH by a whopping 170-run margin, or more, to move past KKR in NRR whereas they will be eliminated if they bat second. Ahead of the clash, here's the stats, trivia and squad details for SRH vs MI clash: ALSO READ | IPL 2021: EXPLAINED! How can Rohit Sharma-led MI still topple KKR to secure playoffs spot Head to Head: Not much separate both sides as MI lead SRH by a whisker in head-to-head tally (9-8). Stats For the unversed, both MI and SRH's struggles are evident from the fact that they are the only sides with scoring rate under nine between overs 16-20 overs this season. In addition, they have lost the most wickets during this end overs. Trivia In UAE, MI lead SRH 2-1 whereas both sides have never locked horns at the Abu Dhabi Stadium. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, MI vs SRH, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? Squads: SRH: Jason Roy, Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson(c), Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik, Shreevats Goswami, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Mohammad Nabi, Jagadeesha Suchith, Shahbaz Nadeem, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma, Virat Singh, David Warner, Basil Thampi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman MI: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Quinton de Kock, Adam Milne, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Aditya Tare, Dhawal Kulkarni, Chris Lynn, Roosh Kalaria, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh

IPL 2021: MI vs SRH- Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>Match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the defending champions and five-time champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday (October 8). This will be the penultimate encounter of the league stage before the action moves to the playoffs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hammered Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a whopping 86-run margin on Thursday (October 7), the MI franchise have a humungous and a near-impossible task to make it to the playoffs. Yes, MI are still alive in the race,&nbsp;but it is safe to claim that KKR have one foot in the playoffs. Thus, unless Mumbai pull off a miracle courtesy a huge win over SRH, they look set to bow out of the current edition on Friday evening.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>EXPLAINED! How can MI still topple KKR to secure the fourth spot?</strong></p>

<p>MI can surely match KKR's points (14) with a win over SRH. However, a win won't guarantee them a spot in the last four. For them to move past KKR and enter the last round, Rohit &amp; Co. need to beat SRH by a whopping 171-run margin, or more. For the unversed, MI won't be able to qualify if SRH bat first. In such a case, they will fail out of the equation mathematically.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MI's net run-rate is&nbsp;-0.048 whereas KKR's&nbsp; +0.587. While MI had beaten RR by a huge 8-wicket margin, little did they know that KKR will produce an even more dominating performance versus the same opposition to bolster their chances further.</p>

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<p>Given that MI have looked far away from their usual best in the second and final leg in the UAE, they will like to sign off on a high versus SRH. But at present, it looks a miraculous task ahead for them to advance further. On the other hand, KKR have done everything asked from them to remain in contention for the last four. Thus, MI's face-off versus SRH practically looks like their last of the season.&nbsp;</p>


Match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the defending champions and five-time champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday (October 8).

Match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the defending champions and five-time champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday (October 8). This will be the penultimate encounter of the league stage before the action moves to the playoffs. After Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hammered Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a whopping 86-run margin on Thursday (October 7), the MI franchise have a humungous and a near-impossible task to make it to the playoffs. Yes, MI are still alive in the race, but it is safe to claim that KKR have one foot in the playoffs. Thus, unless Mumbai pull off a miracle courtesy a huge win over SRH, they look set to bow out of the current edition on Friday evening. ALSO READ | MI vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? EXPLAINED! How can MI still topple KKR to secure the fourth spot? MI can surely match KKR's points (14) with a win over SRH. However, a win won't guarantee them a spot in the last four. For them to move past KKR and enter the last round, Rohit & Co. need to beat SRH by a whopping 171-run margin, or more. For the unversed, MI won't be able to qualify if SRH bat first. In such a case, they will fail out of the equation mathematically. MI's net run-rate is -0.048 whereas KKR's +0.587. While MI had beaten RR by a huge 8-wicket margin, little did they know that KKR will produce an even more dominating performance versus the same opposition to bolster their chances further. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: After KKR stake claim for playoffs, skipper Eoin Morgan says, 'We did everything right' Given that MI have looked far away from their usual best in the second and final leg in the UAE, they will like to sign off on a high versus SRH. But at present, it looks a miraculous task ahead for them to advance further. On the other hand, KKR have done everything asked from them to remain in contention for the last four. Thus, MI's face-off versus SRH practically looks like their last of the season.

IPL 2021: EXPLAINED! How can Rohit Sharma-led MI still topple KKR to secure playoffs spot

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their very best in the IPL 2021 edition. The defending champions and five-time winners still remain alive in the playoffs race, however, the Mumbai franchise have a tough battle with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in order to grab the fourth spot.</p>

<p>Despite MI having lots to do in order to qualify for the playoffs, the 34-year-old Rohit has been at his cheeky best off the 22-yard cricket strip. Recently, Rohit turned into a prankster and hilariously trolled his wife Ritika Sajdeh, sharing the video on his official Instagram handle. On Wednesday (October 6), Rohit once again entertained his fans and came up with a hilarious video where he imitated some of the legendary cricketers, such as Sachin Tendulkar, MI coach Mahela Jayawardene and Harbhajan Singh.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-as-mi-crush-rr-heres-how-mumbai-or-kkr-can-grab-the-4th-spot-in-ipl-2021-playoffs-418570">EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here's Rohit's on-point imitation of the legendary players:</strong></p>

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<p>While the comment&nbsp;section is filled with many names, Rohit imitated MI's former skippers Tendulkar, Bhajji and current head coach Jayawardene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday (October 5), Rohit-led MI pulled off a thumping win over one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah in match 51. Asking RR to bat first, Rohit &amp; Co. rode on Nathan Coulter-Nile's 4-fer and Jimmy Neesham's three-wicket haul to bundle out RR for a mere 90. In reply, MI chased down the total with 8 wickets and 70 balls to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit-led MI, thus, remain in contention for the fourth playoffs spot. However, they still need to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a big margin and hope for RR to beat KKR to progress into the last four.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their very best in the IPL 2021 edition. The defending champions and five-time winners still remain alive in the playoffs race, however, the Mumbai franchise have a tough battle with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in order to grab the fourth spot.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their very best in the IPL 2021 edition. The defending champions and five-time winners still remain alive in the playoffs race, however, the Mumbai franchise have a tough battle with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in order to grab the fourth spot. Despite MI having lots to do in order to qualify for the playoffs, the 34-year-old Rohit has been at his cheeky best off the 22-yard cricket strip. Recently, Rohit turned into a prankster and hilariously trolled his wife Ritika Sajdeh, sharing the video on his official Instagram handle. On Wednesday (October 6), Rohit once again entertained his fans and came up with a hilarious video where he imitated some of the legendary cricketers, such as Sachin Tendulkar, MI coach Mahela Jayawardene and Harbhajan Singh. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs Here's Rohit's on-point imitation of the legendary players: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) × ALSO READ | 'Don't think he can...' - Gautam Gambhir slams MI's Hardik Pandya for not bowling in IPL 2021 ahead of T20 WC While the comment section is filled with many names, Rohit imitated MI's former skippers Tendulkar, Bhajji and current head coach Jayawardene. On Tuesday (October 5), Rohit-led MI pulled off a thumping win over one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah in match 51. Asking RR to bat first, Rohit & Co. rode on Nathan Coulter-Nile's 4-fer and Jimmy Neesham's three-wicket haul to bundle out RR for a mere 90. In reply, MI chased down the total with 8 wickets and 70 balls to spare. Rohit-led MI, thus, remain in contention for the fourth playoffs spot. However, they still need to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a big margin and hope for RR to beat KKR to progress into the last four.

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<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their dominant best in IPL 2021. While they continue to remain alive in the race for the fourth playoffs spot, the Rohit Sharma-led MI camp have to pull up their socks if they wish to retain the trophy for the third time in a row.</p>

<p>One of the main reasons for MI not being in rollicking form is due to their star performers not being upto the mark, injury concerns and mainly their batsmen's inability to adapt to the slow and tricky surfaces in the UAE. In addition, Hardik Pandya's ordinary season, coupled with him not bowling at all in IPL 14, has added to MI's woes. Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain and Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has now slammed MI all-rounder Hardik for not choosing to bowl even in the second and final UAE leg despite the T20 World Cup set to commence soon after IPL.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-as-mi-crush-rr-heres-how-mumbai-or-kkr-can-grab-the-4th-spot-in-ipl-2021-playoffs-418570">EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Gambhir stated, "The biggest upset in this batting lineup is Hardik Pandya. He hasn't played any cricket, he is just a one-format player for me now. He only plays white-ball cricket and hasn't delivered this year and he's got into the T20 World Cup side when he hasn't bowled either. So that's a huge surprise."</p>

<p>"Selectors will probably have to answer this whether he's actually going to bowl four overs in the World Cup and if he decides to do that, does he have those overs under him? If he decides to bowl in the World Cup he has to start bowling from now on, Whether it's one or two overs per game so that he can... deliver during the World Cup where India will be looking to win. But if he doesn't bowl during the World Cup, then it's actually pretty difficult for me to put him into the playing XI. If he doesn't bowl I don't think he can be a part of India's best playing XI," the ex-KKR skipper added.</p>

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<p>Hardik hasn't been preferred in the longest format for long, in a bid to manage his workload and since he isn't willing to bowl long spells at the moment. However, he was expected to bowl some overs for the MI franchise in the final leg of IPL 14 to be able to prepare his body and mind for contributing with the ball for the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue in the upcoming T20 WC, in the UAE from October 17.</p>

<p>Gambhir feels Hardik might not even find a place in India's XI if he remains a specialist batsman and doesn't play as an all-rounder. The 27-year-old, who was last seen bowling in the Sri Lanka series in July, will be looking forward to chip in with few overs in MI's last league stage encounter, versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday (October 8).</p>


Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their dominant best in IPL 2021. While they continue to remain alive in the race for the fourth playoffs spot, the Rohit Sharma-led MI camp have to pull up their socks if they wish to retain the trophy for the third time in a row.

Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their dominant best in IPL 2021. While they continue to remain alive in the race for the fourth playoffs spot, the Rohit Sharma-led MI camp have to pull up their socks if they wish to retain the trophy for the third time in a row. One of the main reasons for MI not being in rollicking form is due to their star performers not being upto the mark, injury concerns and mainly their batsmen's inability to adapt to the slow and tricky surfaces in the UAE. In addition, Hardik Pandya's ordinary season, coupled with him not bowling at all in IPL 14, has added to MI's woes. Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain and Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has now slammed MI all-rounder Hardik for not choosing to bowl even in the second and final UAE leg despite the T20 World Cup set to commence soon after IPL. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Gambhir stated, "The biggest upset in this batting lineup is Hardik Pandya. He hasn't played any cricket, he is just a one-format player for me now. He only plays white-ball cricket and hasn't delivered this year and he's got into the T20 World Cup side when he hasn't bowled either. So that's a huge surprise." "Selectors will probably have to answer this whether he's actually going to bowl four overs in the World Cup and if he decides to do that, does he have those overs under him? If he decides to bowl in the World Cup he has to start bowling from now on, Whether it's one or two overs per game so that he can... deliver during the World Cup where India will be looking to win. But if he doesn't bowl during the World Cup, then it's actually pretty difficult for me to put him into the playing XI. If he doesn't bowl I don't think he can be a part of India's best playing XI," the ex-KKR skipper added. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets to keep playoffs hopes alive Hardik hasn't been preferred in the longest format for long, in a bid to manage his workload and since he isn't willing to bowl long spells at the moment. However, he was expected to bowl some overs for the MI franchise in the final leg of IPL 14 to be able to prepare his body and mind for contributing with the ball for the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue in the upcoming T20 WC, in the UAE from October 17. Gambhir feels Hardik might not even find a place in India's XI if he remains a specialist batsman and doesn't play as an all-rounder. The 27-year-old, who was last seen bowling in the Sri Lanka series in July, will be looking forward to chip in with few overs in MI's last league stage encounter, versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday (October 8).

'Don't think he can...' - Gautam Gambhir slams MI's Hardik Pandya for not bowling in IPL 2021 ahead of T20 WC

<p>On Tuesday (October 5), the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 8 wickets, and 70 balls to spare, to keep their IPL 2021 playoffs hopes alive. With Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) already occupying three out of the four playoffs spot, the race is now between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and MI to book the remaining slot.</p>

<p>While RR and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are still mathematically in contention to seal the fourth spot, there chances are negligible. <strong>Here's an explainer on how MI or KKR can seal the fourth spot:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Eoin Morgan-led KKR: </strong>The two-time winners have revamped in style in the UAE leg and now have 6 wins in 13 games, with an impressive net-run rate of +0.294. The biggest plus for KKR is that they still have fate in their own hands and the equation is pretty simple for them; one the last game and qualify. However, they will like to demolish RR to further bolster their chances and give no room to MI on account of net run-rate.&nbsp;On the other hand, a defeat can make things tough for Kolkata as Mumbai could topple them by winning their final game of the league campaign; i.e. versus already-eliminated and bottom-lying Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).</p>

<p>What is interesting to note that even if KKR lose to RR, they can still make the playoffs if MI are beaten by SRH or in case Mumbai win versus SRH but only by a narrow margin.</p>

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<p><strong>Rohit's charged-up MI:&nbsp;</strong>With equal wins and loss, just like KKR, MI are now at the 5th spot in the points table. However, they still have an inferior net-run rate of -0.048 as compared to Kolkata. If KKR lose to RR and MI beat SRH, the five-time winners will proceed ahead but they will like to thrash SRH, as they mauled RR on Tuesday evening; to march ahead on the basis of net-run rate.</p>

<p>On the other hand, if KKR emerge on top of RR, MI's hopes would be all but over. Again, Rohit &amp; Co. will remain alive but only mathematically in such a case as they will have to beat SRH in an even more dominant way, like they did versus Rajasthan, to go through. Even if KKR lose to RR, their margin of defeat will be closely monitored by the MI franchise.</p>

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<p>For the RR and PBKS fans, their teams are also still alive in the playoffs race but their chances remain very slim. Both sides have one more game in hand, versus KKR and CSK respectively, and will have to beat them by a huge margin and also hope for other results to favour them to grab the fourth spot. As of now, that looks highly unlikely.</p>

<p>IPL 2021 playoffs will commence from October 10&nbsp;(Sunday) whereas the final will be played on October 15.</p>


On Tuesday (October 5), the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 8 wickets, and 70 balls to spare, to keep their IPL 2021 playoffs hopes alive.

On Tuesday (October 5), the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 8 wickets, and 70 balls to spare, to keep their IPL 2021 playoffs hopes alive. With Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) already occupying three out of the four playoffs spot, the race is now between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and MI to book the remaining slot. While RR and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are still mathematically in contention to seal the fourth spot, there chances are negligible. Here's an explainer on how MI or KKR can seal the fourth spot: Eoin Morgan-led KKR: The two-time winners have revamped in style in the UAE leg and now have 6 wins in 13 games, with an impressive net-run rate of +0.294. The biggest plus for KKR is that they still have fate in their own hands and the equation is pretty simple for them; one the last game and qualify. However, they will like to demolish RR to further bolster their chances and give no room to MI on account of net run-rate. On the other hand, a defeat can make things tough for Kolkata as Mumbai could topple them by winning their final game of the league campaign; i.e. versus already-eliminated and bottom-lying Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). What is interesting to note that even if KKR lose to RR, they can still make the playoffs if MI are beaten by SRH or in case Mumbai win versus SRH but only by a narrow margin. ALSO READ | RCB vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? Rohit's charged-up MI: With equal wins and loss, just like KKR, MI are now at the 5th spot in the points table. However, they still have an inferior net-run rate of -0.048 as compared to Kolkata. If KKR lose to RR and MI beat SRH, the five-time winners will proceed ahead but they will like to thrash SRH, as they mauled RR on Tuesday evening; to march ahead on the basis of net-run rate. On the other hand, if KKR emerge on top of RR, MI's hopes would be all but over. Again, Rohit & Co. will remain alive but only mathematically in such a case as they will have to beat SRH in an even more dominant way, like they did versus Rajasthan, to go through. Even if KKR lose to RR, their margin of defeat will be closely monitored by the MI franchise. ALSO READ | New IPL teams likely to be sold for INR 30-35 billion, mega auction can take place in December: Punjab Kings co-owner For the RR and PBKS fans, their teams are also still alive in the playoffs race but their chances remain very slim. Both sides have one more game in hand, versus KKR and CSK respectively, and will have to beat them by a huge margin and also hope for other results to favour them to grab the fourth spot. As of now, that looks highly unlikely. IPL 2021 playoffs will commence from October 10 (Sunday) whereas the final will be played on October 15.

EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a must-win encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Tuesday (October 05). Both teams are still in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs, however, Mumbai Indians are not guaranteed of qualification even if they win their remaining two matches.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians are currently placed seventh on the points table with 10 points from 12 matches and the worst net run rate among all four teams in the fray to seal the final fourth spot in the playoffs. MI will have to beat Rajasthan on Tuesday to ensure they remain alive in the competition as a defeat will confirm their exit.</p>

<p>MI might not still make it even if they win their remaining two matches due to their inferior net run rate, however, Rohit &amp; Co. will be hoping to finish on a high with two victories in a row and expect the other results to go in their favour. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have their fate in their own hands.</p>

<p>They are currently placed sixth with ten points from 12 matches and have to win both their matches to qualify for the playoffs without needing a favour from any other team. They face their direct-rivals MI and KKR in their next two games.</p>

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<p>Samson &amp; Co. had pulled off a stunning seven-wicket win against MS Dhoni's CSK in their last game to keep their playoffs hopes alive and will be riding high on confidence against MI when the two teams square off in Sharjah on Tuesday. Since 2018, RR have managed five wins in just seven meetings against Mumbai Indians and will be backing themselves to make it six wins tonight.</p>

<p><strong>RR vs MI, IPL 2021 today match prediction:</strong> Rajasthan Royals earned a thumping&nbsp;seven-wicket win over CSK in their last game, chasing down the target of 190 runs with as many as 15 balls to spare. Despite missing a number of stars, RR youngsters have ensured the Samson-led side has punched above their weight in UAE. They seem favourites against a struggling Mumbai Indians side and should come out on top on Tuesday.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a must-win encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Tuesday (October 05).

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a must-win encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Tuesday (October 05). Both teams are still in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs, however, Mumbai Indians are not guaranteed of qualification even if they win their remaining two matches. Mumbai Indians are currently placed seventh on the points table with 10 points from 12 matches and the worst net run rate among all four teams in the fray to seal the final fourth spot in the playoffs. MI will have to beat Rajasthan on Tuesday to ensure they remain alive in the competition as a defeat will confirm their exit. MI might not still make it even if they win their remaining two matches due to their inferior net run rate, however, Rohit & Co. will be hoping to finish on a high with two victories in a row and expect the other results to go in their favour. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have their fate in their own hands. They are currently placed sixth with ten points from 12 matches and have to win both their matches to qualify for the playoffs without needing a favour from any other team. They face their direct-rivals MI and KKR in their next two games. Also Read: IPL 2021 playoffs qualification scenario explained: Can Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings still qualify? Samson & Co. had pulled off a stunning seven-wicket win against MS Dhoni's CSK in their last game to keep their playoffs hopes alive and will be riding high on confidence against MI when the two teams square off in Sharjah on Tuesday. Since 2018, RR have managed five wins in just seven meetings against Mumbai Indians and will be backing themselves to make it six wins tonight. RR vs MI, IPL 2021 today match prediction: Rajasthan Royals earned a thumping seven-wicket win over CSK in their last game, chasing down the target of 190 runs with as many as 15 balls to spare. Despite missing a number of stars, RR youngsters have ensured the Samson-led side has punched above their weight in UAE. They seem favourites against a struggling Mumbai Indians side and should come out on top on Tuesday.

RR vs MI, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match?

<p>Pacers Nathan Coulter-Nile and James Neesham spit fire in their fascinating spells on a slow wicket as Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in their crucial Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.</p>

<p>MI restricted Royals to a below-par 90 for nine and chased down the target with 11.4 overs to spare. Coulter-Nile (4/14) took four wickets while Neesham (3/12) scalped three batsmen.</p>

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<p>Opener Evin Lewis scored 24 while David Miller was the next best for the Royals with 15 runs in his kitty for Royals.<br />
Ishan Kishan (50 not out) and Hardik Pandya (5) took the side past the finish line after Rohit Sharma (22) and Suryakumar Yadav's (13) early dismissal in MI's chase.</p>

<p><strong>Brief Scores:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals:</strong> 90 for 9 in 20 overs. (E Lewis 24, D Miller 15; N Coulter-Nile 4/14, J Neesham 3/12).</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:</strong> 94 for 2 in 8.2 overs. (I Kishan 50 not out, R Sharma 22; M Rahman 1/32).</p>


Pacers Nathan Coulter-Nile and James Neesham spit fire in their fascinating spells on a slow wicket as Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in their crucial Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.

Pacers Nathan Coulter-Nile and James Neesham spit fire in their fascinating spells on a slow wicket as Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in their crucial Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. MI restricted Royals to a below-par 90 for nine and chased down the target with 11.4 overs to spare. Coulter-Nile (4/14) took four wickets while Neesham (3/12) scalped three batsmen. Also Read: August 15 again? MS Dhoni drops a bomb on his IPL future, says you can bid me farewell in Chennai Opener Evin Lewis scored 24 while David Miller was the next best for the Royals with 15 runs in his kitty for Royals. Ishan Kishan (50 not out) and Hardik Pandya (5) took the side past the finish line after Rohit Sharma (22) and Suryakumar Yadav's (13) early dismissal in MI's chase. Brief Scores: Rajasthan Royals: 90 for 9 in 20 overs. (E Lewis 24, D Miller 15; N Coulter-Nile 4/14, J Neesham 3/12). Mumbai Indians: 94 for 2 in 8.2 overs. (I Kishan 50 not out, R Sharma 22; M Rahman 1/32).

IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets to keep playoffs hopes alive

<p>Match 51 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling sides in the form of defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday evening (October 05). For the unversed, both sides remain alive in the playoffs race but are closer to the elimination door as their chances remain slim as ever.</p>

<p>For MI, they need to win their remaining two encounters -- versus RR and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) -- to improve their net run-rate and also hope for RR to do them a favour by beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are most likely to walk into the playoffs as the fourth-ranked side. On the other hand, RR need to win both their games at any cost -- versus MI and KKR. If they lose any of the two games, they will have to depend upon other results to sneak into the last four.</p>

<p>As RR have competed very well versus MI and currently occupy a spot above the seventh-ranked Rohit &amp; Co., they will take some confidence before heading into the tie. However, their inconsistency will be put to test. It seems likely that viewers will witness a very close match as the playoffs race continues to remain complex.</p>

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<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians<strong>&nbsp;</strong>will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai<strong> </strong>Indians begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Match 51 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling sides in the form of defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday evening (October 05).

Match 51 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling sides in the form of defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday evening (October 05). For the unversed, both sides remain alive in the playoffs race but are closer to the elimination door as their chances remain slim as ever. For MI, they need to win their remaining two encounters -- versus RR and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) -- to improve their net run-rate and also hope for RR to do them a favour by beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are most likely to walk into the playoffs as the fourth-ranked side. On the other hand, RR need to win both their games at any cost -- versus MI and KKR. If they lose any of the two games, they will have to depend upon other results to sneak into the last four. As RR have competed very well versus MI and currently occupy a spot above the seventh-ranked Rohit & Co., they will take some confidence before heading into the tie. However, their inconsistency will be put to test. It seems likely that viewers will witness a very close match as the playoffs race continues to remain complex. ALSO READ | IPL 2021 playoffs qualification scenario explained: Can Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings still qualify? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians begin? The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Watch: ROFL! MI skipper Rohit Sharma hilariously pulls off a prank on wife Ritika Sajdeh Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians? The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, RR vs MI, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians?

<p>IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion as 50 matches have been done and dusted. Before we enter the playoffs stage, there are a few riveting encounters left in the group stages as the defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 51 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p>Both MI and RR have been far from impressive this season. While RR have shown some brilliance from time to time, they are at the sixth position with 5 wins from 12 encounters. MI also have the same number of wins and losses but find themselves languishing on the seventh spot due to a poor net run-rate. For the unversed, both sides are alive in the playoffs race but really need to pull up their socks and attain some big wins to move ahead.</p>

<p>For RR, they need to win both their games. MI need to emerge on top in the remaining games and also hope for RR to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are favourites to take the vacant fourth-playoffs spot at the moment.</p>

<p><strong>Ahead of the clash, here's a look at the head-to-head, trivia, stats and squads for both sides:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Head-to-head</strong></p>

<p>In 23 games, MI lead RR 12-11 as both sides have been involved in some humdingers in the past. Hence, there isn't much to separate between both teams as match 51 promises to be an enthralling affair.</p>

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<p><strong>Stats</strong></p>

<p>One of the main reasons for MI's failures this season has been their scoring rate against spinners in the UAE leg. It stands at 6.11 rpo. They are only better than Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who have fared much worse with a run-rate of 6.05</p>

<p><strong>Trivia</strong></p>

<p>This will be the first time that both sides will meet at Sharjah. They two teams have only played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi whenever they met in the UAE in IPL history. In UAE, both sides met twice, with a 1-1 scoreline.</p>

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<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals: </strong>Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Akash Singh, Mayank Markande, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya, Jaydev Unadkat, Chris Morris, Manan Vohra, Shreyas Gopal, Liam Livingstone, Tabraiz Shamsi, KC Cariappa, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Riyan Parag, Anuj Rawat, Kartik Tyagi, Gerald Coetzee, Kuldip Yadav</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:</strong> Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, James Neesham, Anukul Roy, Ishan Kishan, Chris Lynn, Adam Milne, Aditya Tare, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Roosh Kalaria, Anmolpreet Singh, Rahul Chahar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh</p>


IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion as 50 matches have been done and dusted. Before we enter the playoffs stage, there are a few riveting encounters left in the group stages as the defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 51 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion as 50 matches have been done and dusted. Before we enter the playoffs stage, there are a few riveting encounters left in the group stages as the defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 51 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Both MI and RR have been far from impressive this season. While RR have shown some brilliance from time to time, they are at the sixth position with 5 wins from 12 encounters. MI also have the same number of wins and losses but find themselves languishing on the seventh spot due to a poor net run-rate. For the unversed, both sides are alive in the playoffs race but really need to pull up their socks and attain some big wins to move ahead. For RR, they need to win both their games. MI need to emerge on top in the remaining games and also hope for RR to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are favourites to take the vacant fourth-playoffs spot at the moment. Ahead of the clash, here's a look at the head-to-head, trivia, stats and squads for both sides: Head-to-head In 23 games, MI lead RR 12-11 as both sides have been involved in some humdingers in the past. Hence, there isn't much to separate between both teams as match 51 promises to be an enthralling affair. ALSO READ | RR vs MI, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match? Stats One of the main reasons for MI's failures this season has been their scoring rate against spinners in the UAE leg. It stands at 6.11 rpo. They are only better than Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who have fared much worse with a run-rate of 6.05 Trivia This will be the first time that both sides will meet at Sharjah. They two teams have only played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi whenever they met in the UAE in IPL history. In UAE, both sides met twice, with a 1-1 scoreline. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, RR vs MI, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians? Squads: Rajasthan Royals: Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Akash Singh, Mayank Markande, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya, Jaydev Unadkat, Chris Morris, Manan Vohra, Shreyas Gopal, Liam Livingstone, Tabraiz Shamsi, KC Cariappa, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Riyan Parag, Anuj Rawat, Kartik Tyagi, Gerald Coetzee, Kuldip Yadav Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, James Neesham, Anukul Roy, Ishan Kishan, Chris Lynn, Adam Milne, Aditya Tare, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Roosh Kalaria, Anmolpreet Singh, Rahul Chahar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh

IPL 2021: MI vs RR- Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma means business on the field while leading the five-time champions in the IPL or representing Team India.&nbsp;However, he remains at his cheerful best off the 22-yard cricket strip. Despite the defending champions MI struggling to proceed to the IPL 2021 playoffs and being on the verge of elimination, Rohit continues to entertain his fans on social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the MI skipper Rohit pulled off a hilarious prank on his beloved wife Ritika Sajdeh. In a video shared by the 34-year-old Mumbai Indians opener, he can be seen scaring his wife with chocolate hidden in his hand. He pretended to be hiding something else in his hand to scare Ritika, who finally surrendered and gave a fist-up only to find out it was chocolate inside. Here's the video of the hilarious prank pulled off by Hitman:</p>

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<p>Speaking of MI's performance so far in the IPL 2021 edition, the five-time champions have managed to win only a solitary game in the second and final leg of the season, in the UAE. After 12 games, MI find themselves at the seventh spot and are on the verge of facing an early elimination. For them to qualify, they need to win their remaining two games and better their net-run rate. In addition, they need to hope that Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are the closest to attain the remaining fourth playoffs spot.</p>


Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma means business on the field while leading the five-time champions in the IPL or representing Team India. However, he remains at his cheerful best off the 22-yard cricket strip.

Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma means business on the field while leading the five-time champions in the IPL or representing Team India. However, he remains at his cheerful best off the 22-yard cricket strip. Despite the defending champions MI struggling to proceed to the IPL 2021 playoffs and being on the verge of elimination, Rohit continues to entertain his fans on social media platforms. Recently, the MI skipper Rohit pulled off a hilarious prank on his beloved wife Ritika Sajdeh. In a video shared by the 34-year-old Mumbai Indians opener, he can be seen scaring his wife with chocolate hidden in his hand. He pretended to be hiding something else in his hand to scare Ritika, who finally surrendered and gave a fist-up only to find out it was chocolate inside. Here's the video of the hilarious prank pulled off by Hitman: ALSO READ | IPL 2021 playoffs qualification scenario explained: Can Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings still qualify? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) × ALSO READ | 'We have won the series' - Rohit Sharma makes BIG statement on incomplete India-England Test series Speaking of MI's performance so far in the IPL 2021 edition, the five-time champions have managed to win only a solitary game in the second and final leg of the season, in the UAE. After 12 games, MI find themselves at the seventh spot and are on the verge of facing an early elimination. For them to qualify, they need to win their remaining two games and better their net-run rate. In addition, they need to hope that Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are the closest to attain the remaining fourth playoffs spot.

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<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) became the third team to secure a spot in the IPL 2021 playoffs with a 6-run win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday (October 03). RCB now have 16 points from 12 matches so far this season and have made it to their second successive playoffs in two years. With the defeat, PBKS' hopes of finishing in the playoffs recieved a major jolt but they are still in the race.</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took a step closer towards securing a spot in the playoffs this year as Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad comprehensively by six wickets on Sunday. KKR are currently placed fourth on the points table with 12 points from 13 matches so far this season and are favourites to bag the last remaining spot in the playoffs this season.</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were the first team to reach the playoffs after securing 18 points in just 12 matches. Delhi Capitals became the next side to secure a berth in the top four before RCB became the third team to reach the playoffs on Sunday. With the season heading towards its business end, the race for playoffs has heated up.</p>

<p>There are four teams in the fray for the final spot in the playoffs ahead of Tuesday's clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. Here is a look at what the four teams need to do to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs -&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>1) Kolkata Knight Riders - rank - 4th, points - 12&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday to enhance their chances of making it to the playoffs. They are now the favourites to clinch the remaining one spot in the top four. KKR have 12 points from 13 matches with a net run rate of +0.294. KKR need to win their last final league game of the season against Rajasthan Royals to qualify for the playoffs. A loss against RR might prove fatal to their chances of making it to the knockout stages.</p>

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<p><strong>2)&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals - rank 6th, points - 10</strong></p>

<p>Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning victory against CSK to remain alive in the race for playoffs. They are now one of the strong contenders to finish in the top four with two matches in hand. RR have their fate in their own hands as they are lined up to face KKR and Mumbai Indians in their remaining two matches. If they manage to win both, they will make it to the playoffs. In case they lose one out of the two matches, their fate will depend on the results of other teams. If RR lose both their matches, they will stand eliminated.</p>

<p><strong>3) Mumbai Indians - rank 7th, points - 10&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians are currently the least favourites to reach the playoffs but they can spring a surprise. Rohit Sharma's men have ten points from 12 matches so far and have two games in hands to make it to the next stage. They will have to win both their remaining matches by big margins to stand a chance of reaching the top four as they have the worst net run rate of -0.453 among all four teams in contention for the final spot. MI can qualify with one win in their next two games if PBKS and RR lose all their remaining matches.</p>

<p><strong>4) Punjab Kings - rank 5th, points - 10&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Punjab Kings' chances of making it to the playoffs were dealt with a huge blow on Sunday after their 6-run defeat at the hands of RCB. PBKS have bleak chances of making it to the next round. They will be up against table-toppers CSK in their final league game of the season and face an uphill task to get to 12 points to stand a chance of making it to the next round. A defeat will confirm PBKS' exit from the competition, however, a victory might keep them in the hunt if some other results go in their favour.</p>

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<p><strong>Can Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs?</strong></p>

<p>Both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are currently in a tricky situation. Mumbai have the worst net run rate among all four teams and their best bet to qualify will be to win their remaining two matches by big margins. On the other hand, Punjab Kings can qualify if they beat CSK by a huge margin and go ahead of KKR and other teams who will finish on 12 points in terms of the net run rate. With MI facing RR in their next game, only two teams can reach 14 points and it remains to be seen who will bag the fourth spot in the playoffs this season.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) became the third team to secure a spot in the IPL 2021 playoffs with a 6-run win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday (October 03).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) became the third team to secure a spot in the IPL 2021 playoffs with a 6-run win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday (October 03). RCB now have 16 points from 12 matches so far this season and have made it to their second successive playoffs in two years. With the defeat, PBKS' hopes of finishing in the playoffs recieved a major jolt but they are still in the race. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took a step closer towards securing a spot in the playoffs this year as Eoin Morgan & Co. defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad comprehensively by six wickets on Sunday. KKR are currently placed fourth on the points table with 12 points from 13 matches so far this season and are favourites to bag the last remaining spot in the playoffs this season. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were the first team to reach the playoffs after securing 18 points in just 12 matches. Delhi Capitals became the next side to secure a berth in the top four before RCB became the third team to reach the playoffs on Sunday. With the season heading towards its business end, the race for playoffs has heated up. There are four teams in the fray for the final spot in the playoffs ahead of Tuesday's clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. Here is a look at what the four teams need to do to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs - 1) Kolkata Knight Riders - rank - 4th, points - 12 Eoin Morgan & Co. defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday to enhance their chances of making it to the playoffs. They are now the favourites to clinch the remaining one spot in the top four. KKR have 12 points from 13 matches with a net run rate of +0.294. KKR need to win their last final league game of the season against Rajasthan Royals to qualify for the playoffs. A loss against RR might prove fatal to their chances of making it to the knockout stages. Also Read: 'Why did Rishabh Pant run?': Sunil Gavaskar feels unfair to blame R Ashwin after ugly spat with Eoin Morgan 2) Rajasthan Royals - rank 6th, points - 10 Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning victory against CSK to remain alive in the race for playoffs. They are now one of the strong contenders to finish in the top four with two matches in hand. RR have their fate in their own hands as they are lined up to face KKR and Mumbai Indians in their remaining two matches. If they manage to win both, they will make it to the playoffs. In case they lose one out of the two matches, their fate will depend on the results of other teams. If RR lose both their matches, they will stand eliminated. 3) Mumbai Indians - rank 7th, points - 10 Mumbai Indians are currently the least favourites to reach the playoffs but they can spring a surprise. Rohit Sharma's men have ten points from 12 matches so far and have two games in hands to make it to the next stage. They will have to win both their remaining matches by big margins to stand a chance of reaching the top four as they have the worst net run rate of -0.453 among all four teams in contention for the final spot. MI can qualify with one win in their next two games if PBKS and RR lose all their remaining matches. 4) Punjab Kings - rank 5th, points - 10 Punjab Kings' chances of making it to the playoffs were dealt with a huge blow on Sunday after their 6-run defeat at the hands of RCB. PBKS have bleak chances of making it to the next round. They will be up against table-toppers CSK in their final league game of the season and face an uphill task to get to 12 points to stand a chance of making it to the next round. A defeat will confirm PBKS' exit from the competition, however, a victory might keep them in the hunt if some other results go in their favour. Also Read: Pandora papers leak: How Sachin Tendulkar, his family members are linked to report; attorney says 'investment is legitimate' Can Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs? Both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are currently in a tricky situation. Mumbai have the worst net run rate among all four teams and their best bet to qualify will be to win their remaining two matches by big margins. On the other hand, Punjab Kings can qualify if they beat CSK by a huge margin and go ahead of KKR and other teams who will finish on 12 points in terms of the net run rate. With MI facing RR in their next game, only two teams can reach 14 points and it remains to be seen who will bag the fourth spot in the playoffs this season.

IPL 2021 playoffs qualification scenario explained: Can Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings still qualify?

<p>Shreyas Iyer appreciated Ravichandran Ashwin for displaying great intent with the bat after helping Delhi Capitals to a win against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>"I felt really amazing to bat through and take my team till the end. It was a low scoring game so I decided to stay till the end even though I was shifted lower down the order," Shreyas told Star Sports after the match against Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I backed myself and backed my instincts. Whatever situation I’ll be in, I knew I would win the game. When you think positive, everything turns out to be your way. He (Ashwin) came in and he was really positive," Shreyas added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"His intent was to take singles as much as possible and rotate the strike and that went till the last two overs. After that, he started seeing the ball really well and decided that he’ll take on the bowlers. Both of us wanted to bat till the last ball, so he was like 'I'll take down, you just try to stay till the end and make sure you win the match for the team'."</p>

<p>"The transition has happened in the last two years and we have created that environment from 2019", Iyer added.</p>

<p>With four wickets in hand and five balls to spare, Delhi Capitals chased down a total of 130 with Shreyas Iyer's significant knock of 33. For his three-wicket haul, Axar Patel was named Man of the Match.</p>

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<p>"Everything has shifted towards us. We tried to implicate all the good things towards each other and we really enjoy each other's success in the dressing room and we also pull each other's legs when someone gets out.</p>

<p>"No one is low, no one is high, whenever we perform well, we try to be humble so that in the next game we start from nought. Whoever's day it is, he has to make sure that he wins the match for the team," said Shreyas.</p>

<p>"All these games, the close matches especially, once we are in it, we have to see to it that we win all these close games. Every two points matter at the end of the league. If you finish in the top two, we have that opportunity to play that one game and straightaway get to the finals. We have to see to it that we maintain this position till the league phase ends," he added.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians were reduced to 129/8 in the allocated twenty overs, with Avesh Khan returning with three wickets. On Monday, the Delhi Capitals will face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).</p>


Shreyas Iyer appreciated Ravichandran Ashwin for displaying great intent with the bat after helping Delhi Capitals to a win against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shreyas Iyer appreciated Ravichandran Ashwin for displaying great intent with the bat after helping Delhi Capitals to a win against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). "I felt really amazing to bat through and take my team till the end. It was a low scoring game so I decided to stay till the end even though I was shifted lower down the order," Shreyas told Star Sports after the match against Mumbai. "I backed myself and backed my instincts. Whatever situation I’ll be in, I knew I would win the game. When you think positive, everything turns out to be your way. He (Ashwin) came in and he was really positive," Shreyas added. Also read: Explainer: 5 teams, 2 spots - What RCB, MI, KKR, PBKS and RR need to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs "His intent was to take singles as much as possible and rotate the strike and that went till the last two overs. After that, he started seeing the ball really well and decided that he’ll take on the bowlers. Both of us wanted to bat till the last ball, so he was like 'I'll take down, you just try to stay till the end and make sure you win the match for the team'." "The transition has happened in the last two years and we have created that environment from 2019", Iyer added. With four wickets in hand and five balls to spare, Delhi Capitals chased down a total of 130 with Shreyas Iyer's significant knock of 33. For his three-wicket haul, Axar Patel was named Man of the Match. Also read: KKR vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? "Everything has shifted towards us. We tried to implicate all the good things towards each other and we really enjoy each other's success in the dressing room and we also pull each other's legs when someone gets out. "No one is low, no one is high, whenever we perform well, we try to be humble so that in the next game we start from nought. Whoever's day it is, he has to make sure that he wins the match for the team," said Shreyas. "All these games, the close matches especially, once we are in it, we have to see to it that we win all these close games. Every two points matter at the end of the league. If you finish in the top two, we have that opportunity to play that one game and straightaway get to the finals. We have to see to it that we maintain this position till the league phase ends," he added. Mumbai Indians were reduced to 129/8 in the allocated twenty overs, with Avesh Khan returning with three wickets. On Monday, the Delhi Capitals will face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

IPL 2021: Shreyas Iyer appreciates Ravichandran Ashwin's positive intent against Mumbai Indians

<p>MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season before Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) also confirmed their berth in the top four. CSK and DC are the only two teams to have ensured qualification in the knockout stages of IPL 2021 so far with as many as five teams in the fray to secure the remaining two spots in the top four.</p>

<p>While CSK look strong to finish in the top two this year after missing out on a playoffs berth last season, their comprehensive seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (October 02) has left the tournament wide open. With nine matches remaining in the tournament, there are five teams who can still make it to the next round.</p>

<p>Defending champions Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are the five teams still in contention to make it to the IPL 2021 playoffs. Here is a look at what the five teams need to reach the next stage of the competition this year.</p>

<p><strong>1) Royal Challengers Bangalore - current rank - 3rd, points - 14</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli's RCB are the favourites to become the third team to make it to the playoffs this season. RCB currently sit at the third spot on the points table with 14 points from eleven matches and are one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs. RCB have three matches in their hands and need to just win one of those to secure a top-four berth. Even if they lose all three of their remaining matches, RCB might make it to the next round if other teams who also finish on 14 points, can't topple them on net run rate.</p>

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<p><strong>2) Kolkata Knight Riders - current rank - 4th, points - 10</strong></p>

<p>Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. had endured a terrible campaign in the first leg of IPL 2021 in India where they could only manage two wins in their first seven games of the season. However, KKR sparked a turnaround in UAE with three wins in their first four games before slipping to a defeat against Punjab Kings in their last game. The loss against PBKS handed a blow to their playoffs hopes but KKR are still in the race to finish in the top four. KKR currently have ten points from 12 matches and need to win their remaining two matches to qualify based on their superior net run rate. They might qualify even if they manage to win just one game out of the remaining two but they will need a favour from other teams in that scenario. KKR will be out if they lose both their remaining matches.</p>

<p><strong>3) Punjab Kings - current rank - 5th, points - 10</strong></p>

<p>Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in their last game to remain alive in the race for playoffs. They currently sit on the fifth spot on the points table with two matches in their hands. They need to win both their remaining games to make it to the playoffs this season. They will need a big win if they lose one of their two matches to ensure they can convert their current negative net run rate into a positive one. However, their fate will lie in the hands of other teams if they lose even one of their two matches.</p>

<p><strong>4) Mumbai Indians - current rank - 7th, points - 10</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians were all but out of the race for playoffs after their 4-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. However, they can still make it to the next round. Mumbai Indians have the lowest net run rate of -0.453 among all five teams in contention. They need to win both their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs. They might not make it to the next round with just one win due to their inferior net run rate. They will be out if they lose both their matches.</p>

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<p><strong>5) Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;- current rank - 6th, points - 10</strong></p>

<p>Another team with ten points and a negative net run rate. Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning seven-wicket win against table-toppers CSK on Saturday to keep their playoffs hopes alive and leave the race for the top four wide open. Rajasthan Royals will need to win their remaining two matches and hope PBKS lose at least one of their remaining two matches to confirm their berth in the top four. RR can qualify even with one win if both MI and PBKs lose their remaining to matches - which might be too much to ask for. RR will be ousted if they lose both games.</p>

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MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season before Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) also confirmed their berth in the top four.

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season before Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) also confirmed their berth in the top four. CSK and DC are the only two teams to have ensured qualification in the knockout stages of IPL 2021 so far with as many as five teams in the fray to secure the remaining two spots in the top four. While CSK look strong to finish in the top two this year after missing out on a playoffs berth last season, their comprehensive seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (October 02) has left the tournament wide open. With nine matches remaining in the tournament, there are five teams who can still make it to the next round. Defending champions Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are the five teams still in contention to make it to the IPL 2021 playoffs. Here is a look at what the five teams need to reach the next stage of the competition this year. 1) Royal Challengers Bangalore - current rank - 3rd, points - 14 Virat Kohli's RCB are the favourites to become the third team to make it to the playoffs this season. RCB currently sit at the third spot on the points table with 14 points from eleven matches and are one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs. RCB have three matches in their hands and need to just win one of those to secure a top-four berth. Even if they lose all three of their remaining matches, RCB might make it to the next round if other teams who also finish on 14 points, can't topple them on net run rate. Also Read: Ruturaj Gaikwad is in KL Rahul category: Brian Lara hails CSK opener after magnificent ton against Rajasthan Royals 2) Kolkata Knight Riders - current rank - 4th, points - 10 Eoin Morgan & Co. had endured a terrible campaign in the first leg of IPL 2021 in India where they could only manage two wins in their first seven games of the season. However, KKR sparked a turnaround in UAE with three wins in their first four games before slipping to a defeat against Punjab Kings in their last game. The loss against PBKS handed a blow to their playoffs hopes but KKR are still in the race to finish in the top four. KKR currently have ten points from 12 matches and need to win their remaining two matches to qualify based on their superior net run rate. They might qualify even if they manage to win just one game out of the remaining two but they will need a favour from other teams in that scenario. KKR will be out if they lose both their remaining matches. 3) Punjab Kings - current rank - 5th, points - 10 Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in their last game to remain alive in the race for playoffs. They currently sit on the fifth spot on the points table with two matches in their hands. They need to win both their remaining games to make it to the playoffs this season. They will need a big win if they lose one of their two matches to ensure they can convert their current negative net run rate into a positive one. However, their fate will lie in the hands of other teams if they lose even one of their two matches. 4) Mumbai Indians - current rank - 7th, points - 10 Mumbai Indians were all but out of the race for playoffs after their 4-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. However, they can still make it to the next round. Mumbai Indians have the lowest net run rate of -0.453 among all five teams in contention. They need to win both their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs. They might not make it to the next round with just one win due to their inferior net run rate. They will be out if they lose both their matches. Also Read: Former chief selector MSK Prasad names spinner who deserved spot in India's T20 WC squad 5) Rajasthan Royals - current rank - 6th, points - 10 Another team with ten points and a negative net run rate. Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning seven-wicket win against table-toppers CSK on Saturday to keep their playoffs hopes alive and leave the race for the top four wide open. Rajasthan Royals will need to win their remaining two matches and hope PBKS lose at least one of their remaining two matches to confirm their berth in the top four. RR can qualify even with one win if both MI and PBKs lose their remaining to matches - which might be too much to ask for. RR will be ousted if they lose both games.

Explainer: 5 teams, 2 spots - What RCB, MI, KKR, PBKS and RR need to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs

<p>The IPL 2021 edition has entered the business end with only 11 games left in the group stages before the playoffs commence. Match 46 will see the five-time winners and defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the second-ranked Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Saturday afternoon (October 2).</p>

<p>Both sides are entering the game with different agendas. While the MI franchise have struggled with back-to-back losses before reviving their campaign to an extend with a win over the Punjab Kings (PBKS), they still have a long way to go before finalising a spot in the last-four. They need to win all games and, thus, will come hard versus the DC camp.</p>

<p>DC, on the other hand, are now assured of the playoffs&nbsp;spot. However, they need to keep winning in order to remain in the top-two. They will be eager to get back to winning ways after a 3-wicket loss versus the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their previous outing.</p>

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<p><strong>Match prediction: </strong>Run-making hasn't been easy at Sharjah in this season. Hence, both sides will continue to chase the 'winning totals' in match 46. In terms of head-to-head, MI lead DC 16-13 and were also unbeaten versus the opposition during IPL 2020. Nonetheless, DC will be playing their second game on the trot at Sharjah and, thus, are expected to learn from their mistakes and smartly apply themselves in the middle; something they didn't do versus KKR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given that MI have still not looked at their best, and are dealing with batting woes in the powerplays and death overs, DC still have an edge ahead of their face-off with MI. However, MI can take much confidence from the overall encounters versus Delhi to earn their second successive win.</p>


The IPL 2021 edition has entered the business end with only 11 games left in the group stages before the playoffs commence. Match 46 will see the five-time winners and defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the second-ranked Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Saturday afternoon (October 2).

The IPL 2021 edition has entered the business end with only 11 games left in the group stages before the playoffs commence. Match 46 will see the five-time winners and defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) face the second-ranked Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Saturday afternoon (October 2). Both sides are entering the game with different agendas. While the MI franchise have struggled with back-to-back losses before reviving their campaign to an extend with a win over the Punjab Kings (PBKS), they still have a long way to go before finalising a spot in the last-four. They need to win all games and, thus, will come hard versus the DC camp. DC, on the other hand, are now assured of the playoffs spot. However, they need to keep winning in order to remain in the top-two. They will be eager to get back to winning ways after a 3-wicket loss versus the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their previous outing. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, MI vs DC Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals? Match prediction: Run-making hasn't been easy at Sharjah in this season. Hence, both sides will continue to chase the 'winning totals' in match 46. In terms of head-to-head, MI lead DC 16-13 and were also unbeaten versus the opposition during IPL 2020. Nonetheless, DC will be playing their second game on the trot at Sharjah and, thus, are expected to learn from their mistakes and smartly apply themselves in the middle; something they didn't do versus KKR. Given that MI have still not looked at their best, and are dealing with batting woes in the powerplays and death overs, DC still have an edge ahead of their face-off with MI. However, MI can take much confidence from the overall encounters versus Delhi to earn their second successive win.

MI vs DC, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match?

IPL 2021: Rishabh's Delhi fly high, Rohit's Mumbai falter - A look at DC vs MI clash in pics

<p>After <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-avesh-khan-shines-as-delhi-capitals-dent-mumbai-indians-playoffs-hopes-with-4-wicket-win-417691">losing to Delhi Capitals</a> by four wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League 2021 contest on Saturday (October 2), Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma accepted that the team has "struggled" with their batting this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Delhi, Avesh Khan with a bowling figure of 3-15 and an unbeaten 33 by Shreyas Iyer helped DC beat defending champions. Now, Rohit's Mumbai have lost three of their four matches in the revived IPL in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals restricted five-time champions Mumbai to 129-8, a total Delhi overhauled in 19.1 overs on a sluggish Sharjah pitch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We have struggled with our batting this season, I personally accept that. But I don't want to take anything away from the guys, we are preparing very well. We are just not able to execute in the middle, a little disappointing."</p>

<p>"We just look to play the game we are known to, something's missing in our game. We are not playing to our potential that we are known for, that is something that is missing in the UAE leg," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If your batters aren't going to post runs on the board, it will be difficult to win games," said Sharma.</p>

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<p>Mumbai Indians need to win their remaining two games to have any chance of making the playoffs which will feature four teams fighting for a place in the final. "Hopefully, in the next two games, we can come out and play the way we are known for," said Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi, who have already qualified for the play-offs after MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, now eye a top-two finish at the end of the league stage in the Twenty20 tournament.</p>


After losing to Delhi Capitals by four wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League 2021 contest on Saturday (October 2), Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma accepted that the team has "struggled" with their batting this season.

After losing to Delhi Capitals by four wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League 2021 contest on Saturday (October 2), Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma accepted that the team has "struggled" with their batting this season. For Delhi, Avesh Khan with a bowling figure of 3-15 and an unbeaten 33 by Shreyas Iyer helped DC beat defending champions. Now, Rohit's Mumbai have lost three of their four matches in the revived IPL in the United Arab Emirates. Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals restricted five-time champions Mumbai to 129-8, a total Delhi overhauled in 19.1 overs on a sluggish Sharjah pitch. ALSO READ | Avesh Khan breathes fire, cleans up Hardik Pandya with a stunning yorker in MI vs DC clash - WATCH During the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We have struggled with our batting this season, I personally accept that. But I don't want to take anything away from the guys, we are preparing very well. We are just not able to execute in the middle, a little disappointing." "We just look to play the game we are known to, something's missing in our game. We are not playing to our potential that we are known for, that is something that is missing in the UAE leg," he added. "If your batters aren't going to post runs on the board, it will be difficult to win games," said Sharma. ALSO READ | 'Others cannot judge me' - R Ashwin reacts amid 'Spirit of Cricket' talks after heated exchange with KKR's Eoin Morgan That Winning Feeling! 👌 👌@DelhiCapitals held their nerve to beat #MI by 4⃣ wickets & registered their 9th win of the #VIVOIPL. 👏 👏 #MIvDC Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/Kqs548PStW pic.twitter.com/XCM9OUDxwD — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 2, 2021 × Composed victory tonight from our boys! https://t.co/uc32PDHpnA — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 2, 2021 × Mumbai Indians need to win their remaining two games to have any chance of making the playoffs which will feature four teams fighting for a place in the final. "Hopefully, in the next two games, we can come out and play the way we are known for," said Sharma. Delhi, who have already qualified for the play-offs after MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, now eye a top-two finish at the end of the league stage in the Twenty20 tournament.

IPL 2021: MI skipper Rohit Sharma 'disappointed' after DC loss, says team 'struggled' with batting this season

<p>Uncapped fast bowler Avesh Khan continued his impressive run as his three-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals (DC) beat defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets in IPL 2021 on Saturday. Delhi Capitals successfully chased down the target of 130 runs with five balls to spare to consolidate their spot in the top two on the points table with 18 points from 12 matches so far this season.</p>

<p>Along with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rishabh Pant-led DC are the only team to have qualified for the playoffs so far in IPL 2021. DC, who lost in all four meetings against defending champions Mumbai Indians in IPL last season, have exacted their revenge on Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. by winning both games against them this season.</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals have handed a major jolt to Mumbai Indians' chances of making it to the playoffs this season with their four-wicket win in Sharjah on Saturday. The loss means Mumbai Indians now have only ten points from 12 matches so far this season and will need big wins in their remaining two matches to stand a chance at finishing in the top four.</p>

<p>Pant invited MI to bat first after winning the toss in Sharjah and the decision proved right as DC bowlers produced an emphatic performance against a hapless Mumbai batting line-up. Avesh drew the first blood by sending Rohit Sharma back cheaply on 7 off ten balls before Axar Patel got rid of Quinton de Kock (19), Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Saurabh Tiwary (15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suryakumar and De Kock added a 60-run stand for the second wicket but MI lost the plot after the Proteas batsman's dismissal as the middle-order failed to deliver with the likes of Hardik Pandya (17) and Kieron Pollard (6) getting out cheaply. After dismissing Rohit, Avesh also accounted for the dismissals of Hardik and Nathan Coulter-Nile to finish with sublime figures of 3/15 in his 4 overs.</p>

<p>Avesh and Axar picked up six wickets between them to restrict MI on a low-key total of 129/8 and set up a comfortable chase for their side.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;In reply, DC got off to a stuttering start as they were reduced to 2/20 inside the first five overs before skipper Pant (26) and former captain Shreyas Iyer (33*) added 27 runs for the fourth wicket. Iyer remained unbeaten on a run-a-ball 33 and combined with R Ashwin (20 not out) to help DC wrap up an easy win.</p>

<p>With the victory, DC have now amassed 18 points from 12 matches far this season and have cemented their spot in the top two on the points table. They are the only team along with CSK to have qualified for the playoffs in IPL 2021 and will be looking to finish on a high in their remaining two matches in the league stage.</p>


Uncapped fast bowler Avesh Khan continued his impressive run as his three-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals (DC) beat defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets in IPL 2021 on Saturday.

Uncapped fast bowler Avesh Khan continued his impressive run as his three-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals (DC) beat defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets in IPL 2021 on Saturday. Delhi Capitals successfully chased down the target of 130 runs with five balls to spare to consolidate their spot in the top two on the points table with 18 points from 12 matches so far this season. Along with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rishabh Pant-led DC are the only team to have qualified for the playoffs so far in IPL 2021. DC, who lost in all four meetings against defending champions Mumbai Indians in IPL last season, have exacted their revenge on Rohit Sharma & Co. by winning both games against them this season. Delhi Capitals have handed a major jolt to Mumbai Indians' chances of making it to the playoffs this season with their four-wicket win in Sharjah on Saturday. The loss means Mumbai Indians now have only ten points from 12 matches so far this season and will need big wins in their remaining two matches to stand a chance at finishing in the top four. Pant invited MI to bat first after winning the toss in Sharjah and the decision proved right as DC bowlers produced an emphatic performance against a hapless Mumbai batting line-up. Avesh drew the first blood by sending Rohit Sharma back cheaply on 7 off ten balls before Axar Patel got rid of Quinton de Kock (19), Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Saurabh Tiwary (15). Suryakumar and De Kock added a 60-run stand for the second wicket but MI lost the plot after the Proteas batsman's dismissal as the middle-order failed to deliver with the likes of Hardik Pandya (17) and Kieron Pollard (6) getting out cheaply. After dismissing Rohit, Avesh also accounted for the dismissals of Hardik and Nathan Coulter-Nile to finish with sublime figures of 3/15 in his 4 overs. Avesh and Axar picked up six wickets between them to restrict MI on a low-key total of 129/8 and set up a comfortable chase for their side. Also Read: Avesh Khan breathes fire, cleans up Hardik Pandya with a stunning yorker in MI vs DC clash - WATCH In reply, DC got off to a stuttering start as they were reduced to 2/20 inside the first five overs before skipper Pant (26) and former captain Shreyas Iyer (33*) added 27 runs for the fourth wicket. Iyer remained unbeaten on a run-a-ball 33 and combined with R Ashwin (20 not out) to help DC wrap up an easy win. With the victory, DC have now amassed 18 points from 12 matches far this season and have cemented their spot in the top two on the points table. They are the only team along with CSK to have qualified for the playoffs in IPL 2021 and will be looking to finish on a high in their remaining two matches in the league stage.

IPL 2021: Avesh Khan shines as Delhi Capitals dent Mumbai Indians' playoffs hopes with 4-wicket win

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Avesh Khan continued his impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Saturday as he ran riot against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Avesh, who has been enjoying a magnificent campaign so far this season, bowled a stunning yorker to clean up Hardik Pandya in the game.</p>

<p>Avesh drew the first blood for DC after Rishabh Pant won the toss and invited Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. to bat first. He got rid of Rohit Sharma cheaply on 7 off ten balls before sending Hardik packing in the 19th over. It was a peach of a yorker from Avesh, which breached Pandya's defence and shattered his stumps.</p>

<p>It was the first delivery of the penultimate over of MI's innings. Hardik was anticipating a shortish delivery but was left surprised after Avesh bowled a pacy yorker which the MI all-rounder had no answers to as his stumps were dismantled. Hardik could only manage 17 off 18 balls before being dismissed by the right-arm pacer.</p>

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<p>Avesh continued his impressive run in the game as he picked up his third wicket in the form of Nathan Coulter-Nile in the same over. Coulter-Nile was also bowled by the Delhi Capitals pacer, who finished with excellent figures of 3/15 in his five overs.</p>

<p>Axar Patel also impressed with the ball as he picked up a three-wicket haul to restrict Mumbai Indians on a low-key total of 129/8 in 20 overs. Delhi Capitals are just one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs this season.</p>

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Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Avesh Khan continued his impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Saturday as he ran riot against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Avesh Khan continued his impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Saturday as he ran riot against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Avesh, who has been enjoying a magnificent campaign so far this season, bowled a stunning yorker to clean up Hardik Pandya in the game. Avesh drew the first blood for DC after Rishabh Pant won the toss and invited Rohit Sharma & Co. to bat first. He got rid of Rohit Sharma cheaply on 7 off ten balls before sending Hardik packing in the 19th over. It was a peach of a yorker from Avesh, which breached Pandya's defence and shattered his stumps. It was the first delivery of the penultimate over of MI's innings. Hardik was anticipating a shortish delivery but was left surprised after Avesh bowled a pacy yorker which the MI all-rounder had no answers to as his stumps were dismantled. Hardik could only manage 17 off 18 balls before being dismissed by the right-arm pacer. Watch video: pic.twitter.com/5UnCqgdOJl — Simran (@CowCorner9) October 2, 2021 × Also Read: 'Others cannot judge me' - R Ashwin reacts amid 'Spirit of Cricket' talks after heated exchange with KKR's Eoin Morgan Avesh continued his impressive run in the game as he picked up his third wicket in the form of Nathan Coulter-Nile in the same over. Coulter-Nile was also bowled by the Delhi Capitals pacer, who finished with excellent figures of 3/15 in his five overs. Axar Patel also impressed with the ball as he picked up a three-wicket haul to restrict Mumbai Indians on a low-key total of 129/8 in 20 overs. Delhi Capitals are just one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs this season.

Avesh Khan breathes fire, cleans up Hardik Pandya with a stunning yorker in MI vs DC clash - WATCH

<p>Mumbai Indians' star all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Saturday broke his silence on when he would start bowling again. The all-rounder gave an optimistic update on his return ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hardik returned to cricket after a long break due to back surgery, during last year's IPL, Mumbai Indians tried to manage his workload also. During a conversation with Star Sports before MI's match against Delhi Capitals, Pandya said, "Runs are important and especially when your team wins. It was important for my personal confidence but to score for the team was important. We have to assess the wicket and adapt on the given time."</p>

<p>He added, "The plans have to be simple and win over obstacles ball-by-ball. There's no option, but one thing is that these situations bring out the best in you. We realise it is a do-or-die game, but we are just focusing on the controllabes."</p>

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<p>Answering the question about bowling, Pandya said in Hindi, which is translated in English as: "I will bowl soon. Efforts are on." In a pre-match press conference on Friday, Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene seemed apprehensive of him bowling sooner and said, "Hardik might struggle with the bat if he pushes too hard to bowl in the ongoing IPL. Notably, ever since Hardik underwent back surgery, he has not been bowling regularly."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Because he hasn't bowled since Sri Lanka, I think what we are trying to do is what's best for Hardik going forward. We are talking to Indian management, and make sure sooner he feels comfortable, we get him into his bowling programme and prepare him," Jayawardene further said.</p>

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<p>Pandya has not been given the ball in MI's first 11 games. He has also not been able to perform with the bat as per his standards. He has only scored 95 runs in 11 matches, 40 of them coming in the last match against Punjab Kings.</p>

<p>In their previous games, the Delhi Capitals had lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), while the Mumbai Indians had defeated the Punjab Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi Capitals, captained by Rishabh Pant, is at second position in the points table, while the Mumbai Indians are at sixth place.</p>


Mumbai Indians' star all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Saturday broke his silence on when he would start bowling again. The all-rounder gave an optimistic update on his return ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians' star all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Saturday broke his silence on when he would start bowling again. The all-rounder gave an optimistic update on his return ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Saturday. Hardik returned to cricket after a long break due to back surgery, during last year's IPL, Mumbai Indians tried to manage his workload also. During a conversation with Star Sports before MI's match against Delhi Capitals, Pandya said, "Runs are important and especially when your team wins. It was important for my personal confidence but to score for the team was important. We have to assess the wicket and adapt on the given time." He added, "The plans have to be simple and win over obstacles ball-by-ball. There's no option, but one thing is that these situations bring out the best in you. We realise it is a do-or-die game, but we are just focusing on the controllabes." Also read: 'The King Kong': India head Ravi Shastri calls MS Dhoni the greatest white-ball captain ever Answering the question about bowling, Pandya said in Hindi, which is translated in English as: "I will bowl soon. Efforts are on." In a pre-match press conference on Friday, Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene seemed apprehensive of him bowling sooner and said, "Hardik might struggle with the bat if he pushes too hard to bowl in the ongoing IPL. Notably, ever since Hardik underwent back surgery, he has not been bowling regularly." "Because he hasn't bowled since Sri Lanka, I think what we are trying to do is what's best for Hardik going forward. We are talking to Indian management, and make sure sooner he feels comfortable, we get him into his bowling programme and prepare him," Jayawardene further said. Also read: MS Dhoni knows Suresh Raina isn't performing well but he wouldn't replace him with someone else: Virender Sehwag Pandya has not been given the ball in MI's first 11 games. He has also not been able to perform with the bat as per his standards. He has only scored 95 runs in 11 matches, 40 of them coming in the last match against Punjab Kings. In their previous games, the Delhi Capitals had lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), while the Mumbai Indians had defeated the Punjab Kings. The Delhi Capitals, captained by Rishabh Pant, is at second position in the points table, while the Mumbai Indians are at sixth place.

IPL 2021: Will Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya bowl soon? All-rounder answers the big question

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will be looking to enter the top four when they take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals (DC) in match no.46 of IPL 2021 in Sharjah on Saturday (October 2nd). Delhi Capitals are currently placed second on the points table and are one win away from securing their spot in the playoffs while MI are placed sixth with ten points from 11 matches.</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals were on a four-match winning streak before losing against Kolkata Knight Riders to miss out on securing a spot in the playoffs. Though they are only a win away from finishing inside the top four, DC have a tricky road ahead with games against Mumbai Indians, table-toppers Chennai Super Kings and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians have endured a shambolic campaign in the UAE leg of the season so far. They lost their first three matches on the trot in UAE before managing a six-wicket win against Punjab Kings in their last outing to remain in the race for playoffs. A defeat tonight might all but end their hopes of finishing in the top four. Here is all you need to know about the blockbuster clash between DC and MI -&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Head to head:</strong></p>

<p>Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the last meeting between the two sides after suffering four defeats in four matches last season. When it comes to the head to head record between the two sides, MI have the edge with 16 wins in 29 matches.</p>

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<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>Surayakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan's poor form this season has seen Mumbai Indians lose most wickets against spin in IPL 2021. Both Kishan and Suryakumar are terrific players of spin but have failed to fire so far this season. Mumbai Indians have the worst scoring rate against spin in IPL 2021.</p>

<p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p>

<p>In IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals had lost in all four meetings against the Rohit Sharma-led side, including the all-important final. However, Rishabh Pant led the side to their first win in five matches against MI in Chennai earlier this season. Amit Mishra was the wrecker-in-chief for DC with a four-wicket haul in the game.</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

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<strong>Mumbai Indians:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, &nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Adam Milne, Chris Lynn, Jayant Yadav, Roosh Kalaria, James Neesham, Ishan Kishan, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Arjun Tendulkar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh</p>

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<strong>Delhi Capitals: S</strong>teven Smith, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, &nbsp;Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Umesh Yadav, Sam Billings, Marcus Stoinis, Lukman Meriwala, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Prithvi Shaw, Kulwant Khejroliya, Ripal Patel<br />
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Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will be looking to enter the top four when they take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals (DC) in match no.46 of IPL 2021 in Sharjah on Saturday (October 2nd).

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will be looking to enter the top four when they take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals (DC) in match no.46 of IPL 2021 in Sharjah on Saturday (October 2nd). Delhi Capitals are currently placed second on the points table and are one win away from securing their spot in the playoffs while MI are placed sixth with ten points from 11 matches. Delhi Capitals were on a four-match winning streak before losing against Kolkata Knight Riders to miss out on securing a spot in the playoffs. Though they are only a win away from finishing inside the top four, DC have a tricky road ahead with games against Mumbai Indians, table-toppers Chennai Super Kings and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mumbai Indians have endured a shambolic campaign in the UAE leg of the season so far. They lost their first three matches on the trot in UAE before managing a six-wicket win against Punjab Kings in their last outing to remain in the race for playoffs. A defeat tonight might all but end their hopes of finishing in the top four. Here is all you need to know about the blockbuster clash between DC and MI - Head to head: Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the last meeting between the two sides after suffering four defeats in four matches last season. When it comes to the head to head record between the two sides, MI have the edge with 16 wins in 29 matches. Also Read: Jumping to increase social media followers: Gautam Gambhir slams R Ashwin's critics after Eoin Morgan controversy Stats: Surayakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan's poor form this season has seen Mumbai Indians lose most wickets against spin in IPL 2021. Both Kishan and Suryakumar are terrific players of spin but have failed to fire so far this season. Mumbai Indians have the worst scoring rate against spin in IPL 2021. Trivia: In IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals had lost in all four meetings against the Rohit Sharma-led side, including the all-important final. However, Rishabh Pant led the side to their first win in five matches against MI in Chennai earlier this season. Amit Mishra was the wrecker-in-chief for DC with a four-wicket haul in the game. Squads: Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Adam Milne, Chris Lynn, Jayant Yadav, Roosh Kalaria, James Neesham, Ishan Kishan, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Arjun Tendulkar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh Delhi Capitals: Steven Smith, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Umesh Yadav, Sam Billings, Marcus Stoinis, Lukman Meriwala, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Prithvi Shaw, Kulwant Khejroliya, Ripal Patel

IPL 2021: MI vs DC - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue to remain inconsistent in the second and final leg of IPL 2021. On Tuesday (September 28), the one-time runners-up lost their face-off versus defending champions and five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by six wickets and remain in the bottom-half, i.e. the sixth position, post match 42.</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, in Dubai, Punjab batters didn't make the most of their starts as Rahul departed for 22-ball 21 whereas the likes of Mandeep Singh (15) and Chris Gayle (1) couldn't do much. Aiden Markram's 42 and Deepak Hooda's 28 propelled PBKS to 135-6 before MI's Saurabh Tiwary (45) and Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 40 took them to a comfortable win, with an over to spare.</p>

<p>As Punjab continue to struggle in the bottom-half, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has schooled Rahul regarding his approach with the bat. The right-hander has 422 runs in 10 innings, at an average of 52.75 and strike-rate of over 130. Sehwag, however, feels he should play more naturally and attack from the word go.</p>

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<p>Talking on Cricbuzz live, he said "It's the prior mindset that dictates how you approach your innings. Someone like Rohit Sharma plays in the same way because he reacts according to the delivery. But someone like KL Rahul comes to bat with a prior plan: to play cautiously or attack from the very first delivery."</p>

<p>Sehwag went onto say,&nbsp;"Someone like Rahul should play always his natural game, given the fact that has so many shots. If he plays his natural game, then he will always score more runs in fewer deliveries because he is blessed with many shots against the pacers and spinners."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Punjab will now lock horns with Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 1) in a bid to keep their playoffs hopes alive in the ongoing edition in the UAE. It will be interesting to see how Rahul goes about his business in the middle and whether or not he plays his natural game, as suggested by Sehwag.</p>


KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue to remain inconsistent in the second and final leg of IPL 2021. On Tuesday (September 28), the one-time runners-up lost their face-off versus defending champions and five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by six wickets and remain in the bottom-half, i.

KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue to remain inconsistent in the second and final leg of IPL 2021. On Tuesday (September 28), the one-time runners-up lost their face-off versus defending champions and five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by six wickets and remain in the bottom-half, i.e. the sixth position, post match 42. Being asked to bat first, in Dubai, Punjab batters didn't make the most of their starts as Rahul departed for 22-ball 21 whereas the likes of Mandeep Singh (15) and Chris Gayle (1) couldn't do much. Aiden Markram's 42 and Deepak Hooda's 28 propelled PBKS to 135-6 before MI's Saurabh Tiwary (45) and Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 40 took them to a comfortable win, with an over to spare. As Punjab continue to struggle in the bottom-half, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has schooled Rahul regarding his approach with the bat. The right-hander has 422 runs in 10 innings, at an average of 52.75 and strike-rate of over 130. Sehwag, however, feels he should play more naturally and attack from the word go. ALSO READ | Watch: Rohit Sharma, Krunal Pandya get thumbs-up from Twitterati for 'spirit of cricket' act vs PBKS' KL Rahul Talking on Cricbuzz live, he said "It's the prior mindset that dictates how you approach your innings. Someone like Rohit Sharma plays in the same way because he reacts according to the delivery. But someone like KL Rahul comes to bat with a prior plan: to play cautiously or attack from the very first delivery." Sehwag went onto say, "Someone like Rahul should play always his natural game, given the fact that has so many shots. If he plays his natural game, then he will always score more runs in fewer deliveries because he is blessed with many shots against the pacers and spinners." ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Why does he have to be that guy again, asks Shane Warne on R Ashwin-Eoin Morgan altercation Punjab will now lock horns with Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 1) in a bid to keep their playoffs hopes alive in the ongoing edition in the UAE. It will be interesting to see how Rahul goes about his business in the middle and whether or not he plays his natural game, as suggested by Sehwag.

IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash

<p>After Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets with an over to spare on Tuesday (September 28), MI's West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard said that ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to commence this year in October and November, is "irrelevant" at this point of time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After MI registered their first victory of the UAE leg, Pollard said that he is trying to "stay in the present" and added that why to "deal about the T20 World Cup" now when we're playing the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To be honest, I think the World Cup is irrelevant at this point of time. I think we're playing the IPL tournament and as an individual, you should think about the present and not too far ahead, because when you plan too far ahead, there are always other people with bigger plans than you," said Pollard as quoted by IANS.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although, chances are lesser, but Mumbai Indians are back in playoff contention with the defending champions currently placed at the fifth in the eight-team table and next play Delhi Capitals on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So, with that, it's just a matter of trying to give these guys confidence to show, you know, that they've done it before and they will do it again, or find the problem of what is actually happening and try to find the best solution. So, that's all it could be. You talk about talking in the face and all of that sometimes; you just have to believe the guys," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked about the pitches, Pollard didn't want to get into the debate over the pitches for the T20 World Cup, saying the immediate task was to perform in the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "As I just said, why deal about the T20 World Cup now when we're playing the IPL, Let's deal with the ones in the present and if this is the condition we have to play in to try to win a tournament then as individuals we need to sort of, adjust. You know people are going off about the pitches and the wickets, but at the end of it you can't just get what you want all the time."</p>

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<p>"As a professional, as an athlete, you just need to adapt at different times. These sorts of excuses are for you guys to have headlines and say things about cricketers and pull strings at different times. So, for me personally, it's just about trying to stay in the present and deal with what's in front of me and what's in front of the team, Mumbai Indians," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pollard, who completed his 300 wickets in T20, said that the milestone will remain special as he took two key wickets and hit an unbeaten 15 off seven balls in the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pollard became the first player in history to achieve 300 wickets and 10,000 runs in T20 and said it should be an "important" boost for bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets with an over to spare on Tuesday (September 28), MI's West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard said that ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to commence this year in October and November, is "irrelevant" at this point of time.

After Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets with an over to spare on Tuesday (September 28), MI's West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard said that ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to commence this year in October and November, is "irrelevant" at this point of time. After MI registered their first victory of the UAE leg, Pollard said that he is trying to "stay in the present" and added that why to "deal about the T20 World Cup" now when we're playing the IPL. "To be honest, I think the World Cup is irrelevant at this point of time. I think we're playing the IPL tournament and as an individual, you should think about the present and not too far ahead, because when you plan too far ahead, there are always other people with bigger plans than you," said Pollard as quoted by IANS. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Why does he have to be that guy again, asks Shane Warne on R Ashwin-Eoin Morgan altercation "Whenever I get an opportunity, I just try to do my best." 💪💙 Player of the Match, @KieronPollard55 shares his thoughts after a superb all-round performance 😎#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #IPL2021 #MIvPBKS @SamsungIndia pic.twitter.com/iSX9ivaW3I — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 29, 2021 × Although, chances are lesser, but Mumbai Indians are back in playoff contention with the defending champions currently placed at the fifth in the eight-team table and next play Delhi Capitals on Saturday. "So, with that, it's just a matter of trying to give these guys confidence to show, you know, that they've done it before and they will do it again, or find the problem of what is actually happening and try to find the best solution. So, that's all it could be. You talk about talking in the face and all of that sometimes; you just have to believe the guys," he added. On being asked about the pitches, Pollard didn't want to get into the debate over the pitches for the T20 World Cup, saying the immediate task was to perform in the IPL. He added, "As I just said, why deal about the T20 World Cup now when we're playing the IPL, Let's deal with the ones in the present and if this is the condition we have to play in to try to win a tournament then as individuals we need to sort of, adjust. You know people are going off about the pitches and the wickets, but at the end of it you can't just get what you want all the time." ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Why does he have to be that guy again, asks Shane Warne on R Ashwin-Eoin Morgan altercation The 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 cricketer in T20s with👇🤯 1⃣1⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣+ Runs 3⃣0⃣0⃣ Wickets 3⃣0⃣0⃣+ Catches 𝗔𝗹𝗹. 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗹. 𝗧𝗵𝗲. 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱. 👑💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #IPL2021 #KhelTakaTak @KieronPollard55 @MXTakaTak MI TV pic.twitter.com/uAPzOcTGtL — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 29, 2021 × "As a professional, as an athlete, you just need to adapt at different times. These sorts of excuses are for you guys to have headlines and say things about cricketers and pull strings at different times. So, for me personally, it's just about trying to stay in the present and deal with what's in front of me and what's in front of the team, Mumbai Indians," he further added. Pollard, who completed his 300 wickets in T20, said that the milestone will remain special as he took two key wickets and hit an unbeaten 15 off seven balls in the match. Pollard became the first player in history to achieve 300 wickets and 10,000 runs in T20 and said it should be an "important" boost for bowlers. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2021: T20 World Cup is 'irrelevant at this point of time,' says Mumbai Indians all-rounder

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) got off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 2021 edition with a much-needed win in match 42, when they locked horns with an inconsistent KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), on Tuesday (September 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>Opting to bowl first, Rohit-led MI restricted PBKS for a modest 135-6, courtesy twin strikes from Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Kieron Pollard. In reply, MI completed the run-chase with 6 wickets and an over to spare courtesy vital knocks from Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya and Pollard.</p>

<p>During the match, sports presenter and Bumrah's wife Sanjana Ganesan rightly predicted the number of wickets her husband would take. In an interaction with Mumbai Indians, Ganesan said, "I would want him to pick 5 wickets but I think he will pick 2 wickets in the match." Bumrah returned with 2 for 24 in 4 overs.</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Sanjana and Bumrah got married in early 2021 and have travelled together for India's tour of the United Kingdom as well as&nbsp;during the second and final leg of IPL 2021 in the UAE. Sanjana's presence in the MI dugout has played its part for Bumrah, who is the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far with 16 scalps following MI's win over PBKS.</p>

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<p>Ever since the final leg started in the UAE, Bumrah has bowled tidy spells and remained among wickets for the defending champions. He has accounted for 10 scalps, out of 16, in the UAE leg and will look to carry on in a similar manner to help the five-time winners qualify for the playoffs.&nbsp;</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) got off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 2021 edition with a much-needed win in match 42, when they locked horns with an inconsistent KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), on Tuesday (September 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) got off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 2021 edition with a much-needed win in match 42, when they locked horns with an inconsistent KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), on Tuesday (September 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, Rohit-led MI restricted PBKS for a modest 135-6, courtesy twin strikes from Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Kieron Pollard. In reply, MI completed the run-chase with 6 wickets and an over to spare courtesy vital knocks from Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya and Pollard. During the match, sports presenter and Bumrah's wife Sanjana Ganesan rightly predicted the number of wickets her husband would take. In an interaction with Mumbai Indians, Ganesan said, "I would want him to pick 5 wickets but I think he will pick 2 wickets in the match." Bumrah returned with 2 for 24 in 4 overs. ALSO READ | Watch: Rohit Sharma, Krunal Pandya get thumbs-up from Twitterati for 'spirit of cricket' act vs PBKS' KL Rahul For the unversed, Sanjana and Bumrah got married in early 2021 and have travelled together for India's tour of the United Kingdom as well as during the second and final leg of IPL 2021 in the UAE. Sanjana's presence in the MI dugout has played its part for Bumrah, who is the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far with 16 scalps following MI's win over PBKS. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets to remain in the race for playoffs Ever since the final leg started in the UAE, Bumrah has bowled tidy spells and remained among wickets for the defending champions. He has accounted for 10 scalps, out of 16, in the UAE leg and will look to carry on in a similar manner to help the five-time winners qualify for the playoffs.

Match made in heaven! How Sanjana Ganesan rightly predicted number of wickets Jasprit Bumrah would take in MI-PBKS tie

<p>Match 42 of the IPL 2021 edition saw Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) take on the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. In a low-scoring encounter, the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit-led MI managed to edge past PBKS by 6 wickets with an over to spare.</p>

<p>While MI earned two vital points, they were made to sweat hard for runs in their run-chase before Hardik Pandya-Kieron Pollard rescued them, along with some ordinary fielding from PBKS franchise. During the match, an interesting incident happened which led to many praising Krunal Pandya and Mumbai skipper Rohit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the fifth over of PBKS's innings, Universe Boss Chris Gayle hit a delivery&nbsp;straight down the ground which smashed into KL Rahul at the non-striker's end. The ball got deflected into Pandya's hands near the stumps with Rahul caught few yards outside the crease. Seeing Rahul outside, the MI all-rounder&nbsp;immediately hit the stumps and then appealed for a run-out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, as the ball had hit Rahul, both Rohit (stationed at short covers) and Krunal mutually decided to withdraw the run-out appeal versus the PBKS skipper. Given that Punjab depend on Rahul's run-making, it was a brave call from the MI pair and got lauded by viewers worldwide for their 'Spirit of Cricket' gesture. Here are some of the reactions:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well done, KL Rahul. After Krunal and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MI</a> withdraw the appeal a good gesture by KL to Rohit. <a href="https://t.co/OVXvKuYEdX">pic.twitter.com/OVXvKuYEdX</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rohit Sharma and Krunal Pandya rejects their appeal of KL Rahul's run-out. Great sportsman spirit by them. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvPBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MIvPBKS</a> <a href="https://t.co/cOIdI67yaR">pic.twitter.com/cOIdI67yaR</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Three cheers to Rohit Sharma and Krunal Pandya for showing Sportsmanship towards KL Rahul<br />
They denied to the Umpires to go for a Run out appeal as he was hurt<br />
Kl's happy so is Rohit smiling <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKSvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKSvMI</a> <a href="https://t.co/PZQOJ3nd9c">pic.twitter.com/PZQOJ3nd9c</a></p>
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Brilliant spirit of the game from Krunal Pandya &amp; Rohit Sharma.<br />
Didn't appeal for the run out.<br />
Rahul thanks Rohit for it 👍<a href="https://twitter.com/klrahul11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@klrahul11</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a> <a href="https://t.co/G2guMA7Roa">pic.twitter.com/G2guMA7Roa</a></p>
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<p>Rahul, however, didn't last long despite the withdrawn appeal as he fell for 21 before Aiden Markram's 42 and Deepak Hooda's 28 propelled Punjab to a modest 135-6, after being asked to bat first. In reply, Saurabh Tiwary starred for MI with a sedate 37-ball 45 before Hardik-Pollard returned to form with their vital cameos and an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand.</p>


Match 42 of the IPL 2021 edition saw Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) take on the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. In a low-scoring encounter, the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit-led MI managed to edge past PBKS by 6 wickets with an over to spare.

Match 42 of the IPL 2021 edition saw Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) take on the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. In a low-scoring encounter, the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit-led MI managed to edge past PBKS by 6 wickets with an over to spare. While MI earned two vital points, they were made to sweat hard for runs in their run-chase before Hardik Pandya-Kieron Pollard rescued them, along with some ordinary fielding from PBKS franchise. During the match, an interesting incident happened which led to many praising Krunal Pandya and Mumbai skipper Rohit. ALSO READ | Kieron Pollard becomes first player in T20 cricket to complete 10,000 runs and 300 wickets During the fifth over of PBKS's innings, Universe Boss Chris Gayle hit a delivery straight down the ground which smashed into KL Rahul at the non-striker's end. The ball got deflected into Pandya's hands near the stumps with Rahul caught few yards outside the crease. Seeing Rahul outside, the MI all-rounder immediately hit the stumps and then appealed for a run-out. pic.twitter.com/7YsM7OyL4w — Simran (@CowCorner9) September 28, 2021 × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets to remain in the race for playoffs However, as the ball had hit Rahul, both Rohit (stationed at short covers) and Krunal mutually decided to withdraw the run-out appeal versus the PBKS skipper. Given that Punjab depend on Rahul's run-making, it was a brave call from the MI pair and got lauded by viewers worldwide for their 'Spirit of Cricket' gesture. Here are some of the reactions: Well done, KL Rahul. After Krunal and #MI withdraw the appeal a good gesture by KL to Rohit. pic.twitter.com/OVXvKuYEdX — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 28, 2021 × Rohit Sharma and Krunal Pandya rejects their appeal of KL Rahul's run-out. Great sportsman spirit by them. #MIvPBKS pic.twitter.com/cOIdI67yaR — Abhinav. (@Abhicricket18) September 28, 2021 × Three cheers to Rohit Sharma and Krunal Pandya for showing Sportsmanship towards KL Rahul They denied to the Umpires to go for a Run out appeal as he was hurt Kl's happy so is Rohit smiling #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/PZQOJ3nd9c — Hiya Shah (@jemi_smriti_fan) September 28, 2021 × Sportsmanship at it's best Brilliant spirit of the game from Krunal Pandya & Rohit Sharma. Didn't appeal for the run out. Rahul thanks Rohit for it 👍@klrahul11 • #Respect pic.twitter.com/G2guMA7Roa — Juman (@cool_rahulfan) September 28, 2021 × Rahul, however, didn't last long despite the withdrawn appeal as he fell for 21 before Aiden Markram's 42 and Deepak Hooda's 28 propelled Punjab to a modest 135-6, after being asked to bat first. In reply, Saurabh Tiwary starred for MI with a sedate 37-ball 45 before Hardik-Pollard returned to form with their vital cameos and an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Krunal Pandya get thumbs-up from Twitterati for 'spirit of cricket' act vs PBKS' KL Rahul

<p>Hardik Pandya finally showed glimpses of his destructive self as he brought Mumbai Indians back in play-off contention with the defending champions beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in an IPL encounter on Tuesday. Hardik smashed two fours and a six in the penultimate over bowled by Mohammed Shami as his 40 not out off 30 balls saw MI snap a three-match losing streak successfully chasing down a target of 136 in 19 overs.</p>

<p>Saurabh Tiwary (45 off 37) and Kieron Pollard (15 not out) also played their part as M survived some anxious moments before ending on a winning note.</p>

<p>Pollard who took two wickets in the Punjab innings hit a six and four off young left-armer Arshdeep Singh taking 13 off the 18th over which helped Hardik go for the jugular against Shami. It only helped that his final shot which ended as a maximum was a regulation catch that Deepak Hooda dropped at the fence.</p>

<p>After this victory, MI reached the fifth spot with 10 points from 11 matches, while Punjab slipped to sixth spot.<br />
Defending the total, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi got rid of Rohit Sharma (8) and Suryakumar Yadav (0) in successive deliveries to leave MI toterring at 16 for two.</p>

<p>Tiwary and Quinton de Kock (27) took the team to 30 for 2 in the powerplay. Tiwary eased the pressure with a boundary at the cover-point area, before picking up another four off Nathan Ellis.</p>

<p>Dropped by Aiden Markram at the boundary line in 8th over, Tiwary danced down the wicket and deposited Harpreet over mid-wicket for a maximum to bring up the 50. De Kock, who was looking good, lost his bearing in the 10th over as he dragged one on to his stumps, immediately after pulling Mohammed Shami for a four as MI slumped to 62 for 3.</p>

<p>Tiwary and Hardik Pandya kept MI in hunt but runs dried up with Arshdeep Singh taking the pace off but Harpreet dropped the India allrounder to add to his frustration.</p>

<p>Needing 52 off 36, Tiwary clobbered Bishnoi over mid-wicket but he was soon removed by Nathan Ellis.<br />
Hardik then unleashed a four and six in two balls off Shami to keep MI in the hunt.</p>

<p>Needing 29 in the last three overs, Pollard blasted one across the at extra cover and then deposited the next one over long-off. Hardik then exploded in the 19th over bowled by Shami as he sent a wide delivery across the boundary and then pulled one across the midwicket before heaving one over long-on to end the contest.</p>

<p>Earlier, Markram shared a 61-run partnership with Deepak Hooda (28) to lift their score after they were reduced to 48 for 4 in 7.3 overs. However, once the South African was back in the hut in the 16th over, Punjab couldn't score a single boundary, managing a meagre 23 runs in the last four overs.</p>

<p>Pollard (2/8) and Bumrah (2/24) were the pick of the bowlers but they were supported well by Krunal Pandya (1/24), Rahul Chahar (1/27) and Nathan Coulter-Nile (0/19). Earlier, Mandeep Singh (15) was the first to go as Krunal Pandya dealt the first blow. Pollard then removed Chris Gayle.</p>

<p>Two balls later, Pollard picked up Rahul for his 300th wicket in T20s after the batsman pulled a short of length delivery straight to Bumrah at short fine leg. Bumrah then produced his famous dipping yorker to trap Nicholas Pooran in front of wicket as Punjab slipped to 48 for four in 8th over.</p>

<p>Markram and Hooda then kept the scoreboard ticking, picking up singles of Chahar and occassional boundaries to take Punjab to 90 for 4 in 14 overs. Punjab never got the momentum going as new man Harpreet Brar struggled to negotiate the variations of Bumrah and Coulter-Nile in the death overs.</p>

<p>Hooda, in desperation, then sent one up in the air only to be caught by Pollard as PBKS ended with a below-par score.&nbsp;</p>


Hardik Pandya finally showed glimpses of his destructive self as he brought Mumbai Indians back in play-off contention with the defending champions beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in an IPL encounter on Tuesday.

Hardik Pandya finally showed glimpses of his destructive self as he brought Mumbai Indians back in play-off contention with the defending champions beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in an IPL encounter on Tuesday. Hardik smashed two fours and a six in the penultimate over bowled by Mohammed Shami as his 40 not out off 30 balls saw MI snap a three-match losing streak successfully chasing down a target of 136 in 19 overs. Saurabh Tiwary (45 off 37) and Kieron Pollard (15 not out) also played their part as M survived some anxious moments before ending on a winning note. Pollard who took two wickets in the Punjab innings hit a six and four off young left-armer Arshdeep Singh taking 13 off the 18th over which helped Hardik go for the jugular against Shami. It only helped that his final shot which ended as a maximum was a regulation catch that Deepak Hooda dropped at the fence. After this victory, MI reached the fifth spot with 10 points from 11 matches, while Punjab slipped to sixth spot. Defending the total, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi got rid of Rohit Sharma (8) and Suryakumar Yadav (0) in successive deliveries to leave MI toterring at 16 for two. Tiwary and Quinton de Kock (27) took the team to 30 for 2 in the powerplay. Tiwary eased the pressure with a boundary at the cover-point area, before picking up another four off Nathan Ellis. Dropped by Aiden Markram at the boundary line in 8th over, Tiwary danced down the wicket and deposited Harpreet over mid-wicket for a maximum to bring up the 50. De Kock, who was looking good, lost his bearing in the 10th over as he dragged one on to his stumps, immediately after pulling Mohammed Shami for a four as MI slumped to 62 for 3. Tiwary and Hardik Pandya kept MI in hunt but runs dried up with Arshdeep Singh taking the pace off but Harpreet dropped the India allrounder to add to his frustration. Needing 52 off 36, Tiwary clobbered Bishnoi over mid-wicket but he was soon removed by Nathan Ellis. Hardik then unleashed a four and six in two balls off Shami to keep MI in the hunt. Needing 29 in the last three overs, Pollard blasted one across the at extra cover and then deposited the next one over long-off. Hardik then exploded in the 19th over bowled by Shami as he sent a wide delivery across the boundary and then pulled one across the midwicket before heaving one over long-on to end the contest. Earlier, Markram shared a 61-run partnership with Deepak Hooda (28) to lift their score after they were reduced to 48 for 4 in 7.3 overs. However, once the South African was back in the hut in the 16th over, Punjab couldn't score a single boundary, managing a meagre 23 runs in the last four overs. Pollard (2/8) and Bumrah (2/24) were the pick of the bowlers but they were supported well by Krunal Pandya (1/24), Rahul Chahar (1/27) and Nathan Coulter-Nile (0/19). Earlier, Mandeep Singh (15) was the first to go as Krunal Pandya dealt the first blow. Pollard then removed Chris Gayle. Two balls later, Pollard picked up Rahul for his 300th wicket in T20s after the batsman pulled a short of length delivery straight to Bumrah at short fine leg. Bumrah then produced his famous dipping yorker to trap Nicholas Pooran in front of wicket as Punjab slipped to 48 for four in 8th over. Markram and Hooda then kept the scoreboard ticking, picking up singles of Chahar and occassional boundaries to take Punjab to 90 for 4 in 14 overs. Punjab never got the momentum going as new man Harpreet Brar struggled to negotiate the variations of Bumrah and Coulter-Nile in the death overs. Hooda, in desperation, then sent one up in the air only to be caught by Pollard as PBKS ended with a below-par score.

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<p>Kieron Pollard on Tuesday added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first player in T20 cricket history to aggregate 10,000 runs and 300 wickets.</p>

<p>The West Indian all-rounder achieved this feat while playing for Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Punjab Kings at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.</p>

<p>Pollard who was bowling the 7th over of the innings, removed his compatriot Chris Gayle for the 299th T20 wicket. Later in the same over he achieved the 300 wickets mark in T20 after he dismissed PBKS captain KL Rahul. Rahul walked back after scoring 21 runs while Gayle returned on one.</p>

<p>Earlier, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. PBKS and MI find themselves on 8 points with 4 games remaining, and both will know that a win in match 42 of IPL 2021 will increase their chances massively of making the final four.&nbsp;</p>


Kieron Pollard on Tuesday added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first player in T20 cricket history to aggregate 10,000 runs and 300 wickets.

Kieron Pollard on Tuesday added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first player in T20 cricket history to aggregate 10,000 runs and 300 wickets. The West Indian all-rounder achieved this feat while playing for Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Punjab Kings at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Pollard who was bowling the 7th over of the innings, removed his compatriot Chris Gayle for the 299th T20 wicket. Later in the same over he achieved the 300 wickets mark in T20 after he dismissed PBKS captain KL Rahul. Rahul walked back after scoring 21 runs while Gayle returned on one. Earlier, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. PBKS and MI find themselves on 8 points with 4 games remaining, and both will know that a win in match 42 of IPL 2021 will increase their chances massively of making the final four.

Kieron Pollard becomes first player in T20 cricket to complete 10,000 runs and 300 wickets

<p>Rohit Sharma is busy leading Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions and five-time winners, in the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition in the UAE. Rohit-led MI aren't having the best of times in the UAE and have lost three games in a row ever since the tournament resumed on September 19.</p>

<p>Rohit &amp; Co. have lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to find themselves at the seventh position, with four&nbsp;wins from ten encounters. While Hitman will be eager to change the fortunes of his side, his ardent fans had something to rejoice for as Rohit's doppelganger was recently spotted in Pakistan's street.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Here are some hilarious reactions after fans spotted the MI skipper's lookalike in Pakistan:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Who said Pakistan is not safe for visiting international cricketers?<br />
Just saw star Indian player Rohit Sharma, enjoying a glass of Aalu Bukhara (plum) sharbat at Rawalpindi's saddar.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Close enough <a href="https://t.co/Svidlfe7z9">pic.twitter.com/Svidlfe7z9</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">He’s gone over there to regroup and think how he will change the fortunes of Mumbai Indians!!</p>
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<p>Rohit-led MI are gearing up for their upcoming IPL 14 encounter, i.e. match no. 42, versus the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday evening (September 28). The MI franchise have lots to ponder upon with their attacking trio in the form of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya not firing on all cylinders. Though the defending champions have a slender 14-13 lead in head-to-head and, thus, they will be desperate to get off the mark in the UAE leg with a victory over Rahul &amp; Co.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coming to Pakistan Cricket, they are facing tough times after New Zealand and England pulled out of their tour to the Asian country citing security concerns.</p>


Rohit Sharma is busy leading Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions and five-time winners, in the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition in the UAE. Rohit-led MI aren't having the best of times in the UAE and have lost three games in a row ever since the tournament resumed on September 19.

Rohit Sharma is busy leading Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions and five-time winners, in the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition in the UAE. Rohit-led MI aren't having the best of times in the UAE and have lost three games in a row ever since the tournament resumed on September 19. Rohit & Co. have lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to find themselves at the seventh position, with four wins from ten encounters. While Hitman will be eager to change the fortunes of his side, his ardent fans had something to rejoice for as Rohit's doppelganger was recently spotted in Pakistan's street. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: MI vs PBKS - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads Here are some hilarious reactions after fans spotted the MI skipper's lookalike in Pakistan: Who said Pakistan is not safe for visiting international cricketers? Just saw star Indian player Rohit Sharma, enjoying a glass of Aalu Bukhara (plum) sharbat at Rawalpindi's saddar. (Photo: Mukhtar Aziz Kansi) pic.twitter.com/GN1gG8N2jT — Shiraz Hassan (@ShirazHassan) September 27, 2021 × Close enough pic.twitter.com/Svidlfe7z9 — ( عدنان ) Adnanology (@adnanology) September 27, 2021 × He’s gone over there to regroup and think how he will change the fortunes of Mumbai Indians!! — AR (@Edge2slip) September 27, 2021 × ALSO READ | MI vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match? Rohit-led MI are gearing up for their upcoming IPL 14 encounter, i.e. match no. 42, versus the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday evening (September 28). The MI franchise have lots to ponder upon with their attacking trio in the form of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya not firing on all cylinders. Though the defending champions have a slender 14-13 lead in head-to-head and, thus, they will be desperate to get off the mark in the UAE leg with a victory over Rahul & Co. Coming to Pakistan Cricket, they are facing tough times after New Zealand and England pulled out of their tour to the Asian country citing security concerns.

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<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.40 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Tuesday (September 28). Mumbai Indians are winless so far in the UAE leg of the season and faced a crushing 54-run defeat at the hands of Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last game.</p>

<p>Punjab Kings have had a mixed start to their campaign in UAE and have so far managed a solitary win in two matches to remain in the race for playoffs. Punjab Kings earned a thrilling 5-run win in their last outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad to move to the fifth spot on the points table with eight points from ten&nbsp;matches.</p>

<p>As the race for the playoffs heats up in IPL 2021 both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will be looking to secure a much-needed win at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Both teams have so far managed eight points from ten matches this season and need a win to remain in the fray to finish in the top four. Here is all you need to know about the much-anticipated clash.</p>

<p><strong>Head to head:</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have managed even contest against each in the IPL, over the years. The two teams have met a total of 27 times with MI winning 14 matches and Punjab Kings winning 13 matches.</p>

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<p><strong>Stats</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians pacer Dhawal Kulkarni possesses a great record against Punjab Kings batsmen KL Rahul and Chris Gayle. Kulkarni has dismissed Rahul four times and Gayle twice in the IPL. Jasprit Bumrah, on the other hand, has dismissed Mayank Agarwal thrice in only 14 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians are currently on a three-match losing streak in IPL 2021. They have suffered defeats against CSK, KKR and RCB in their last three games. The last time MI lost more than three games in a row was in 2015 when they went on to clinch the title.</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians: </strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Saurabh Tiwary, Aditya Tare, Chris Lynn, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Roosh Kalaria, James Neesham, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Arjun Tendulkar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh</p>

<p><strong>Punjab Kings:</strong> KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Moises Henriques, Adil Rashid, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Jalaj Saxena, Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Shahrukh Khan, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh<br />
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Mumbai Indians (MI) will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.40 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Tuesday (September 28).

Mumbai Indians (MI) will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.40 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Tuesday (September 28). Mumbai Indians are winless so far in the UAE leg of the season and faced a crushing 54-run defeat at the hands of Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last game. Punjab Kings have had a mixed start to their campaign in UAE and have so far managed a solitary win in two matches to remain in the race for playoffs. Punjab Kings earned a thrilling 5-run win in their last outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad to move to the fifth spot on the points table with eight points from ten matches. As the race for the playoffs heats up in IPL 2021 both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will be looking to secure a much-needed win at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Both teams have so far managed eight points from ten matches this season and need a win to remain in the fray to finish in the top four. Here is all you need to know about the much-anticipated clash. Head to head: Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have managed even contest against each in the IPL, over the years. The two teams have met a total of 27 times with MI winning 14 matches and Punjab Kings winning 13 matches. Also Read: David Warner drops a bomb regarding his future with SRH after being left out of playing XI vs RR Stats Mumbai Indians pacer Dhawal Kulkarni possesses a great record against Punjab Kings batsmen KL Rahul and Chris Gayle. Kulkarni has dismissed Rahul four times and Gayle twice in the IPL. Jasprit Bumrah, on the other hand, has dismissed Mayank Agarwal thrice in only 14 balls. Trivia: Mumbai Indians are currently on a three-match losing streak in IPL 2021. They have suffered defeats against CSK, KKR and RCB in their last three games. The last time MI lost more than three games in a row was in 2015 when they went on to clinch the title. Squads: Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Saurabh Tiwary, Aditya Tare, Chris Lynn, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Roosh Kalaria, James Neesham, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Arjun Tendulkar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh Punjab Kings: KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Moises Henriques, Adil Rashid, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Jalaj Saxena, Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Shahrukh Khan, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh

IPL 2021: MI vs PBKS - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>September 28 (Tuesday) will see the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening clash, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have had tough times in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021 edition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While PBKS started with a narrow defeat, where they gave away the contest to Rajasthan Royals (RR) on the cusp of a win, they managed to earn an important win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in defence of 126. Hence, the Punjab franchise will like move past their inconsistency and choking abilities when they lock horns with the MI outfit.</p>

<p>On the other hand, problems remain aplenty for the Rohit-led MI franchise. All teams have figured out how to beat them in terms of match-ups, MI have been dealt hard with their trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya not performing or looking at their best. On the other hand, their body language wasn't very impressive during their last encounter versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).</p>

<p>Will PBKS get past a struggling MI line-up? Despite their rusty form, MI can't be taken lightly.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mi-vs-pbks-ipl-2021-prediction-today-who-will-win-mumbai-indians-vs-punjab-kings-match-416542">MI vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match?</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians&nbsp;taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians<strong>&nbsp;</strong>will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-kkr-vs-dc-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-delhi-capitals-416533">IPL 2021, KKR vs DC, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


September 28 (Tuesday) will see the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening clash, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

September 28 (Tuesday) will see the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening clash, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have had tough times in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021 edition. While PBKS started with a narrow defeat, where they gave away the contest to Rajasthan Royals (RR) on the cusp of a win, they managed to earn an important win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in defence of 126. Hence, the Punjab franchise will like move past their inconsistency and choking abilities when they lock horns with the MI outfit. On the other hand, problems remain aplenty for the Rohit-led MI franchise. All teams have figured out how to beat them in terms of match-ups, MI have been dealt hard with their trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya not performing or looking at their best. On the other hand, their body language wasn't very impressive during their last encounter versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Will PBKS get past a struggling MI line-up? Despite their rusty form, MI can't be taken lightly. ALSO READ | MI vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians begin? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, KKR vs DC, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals? Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

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