Momentum at Stake as Resurgent SRH Host Rejuvenated MI
Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad in a clash where momentum will be at stake. After nightmare starts, both have found winning form with 2 victories apiece. By Tuesday’s end though, one will see their revived confidence punctured.
MI will be particularly pleased having overcome a disastrous opening and Archer’s injury. Heavy defeats were followed by a tight win over Delhi and thrashing Kolkata, thanks to Iyer’s ton and Kishan’s blitz. More crucially, Suryakumar found form, boding well ahead.
Chawla has bolstered the spin attack and it will be interesting to see him against the likes of Abhishek and Tripathi, who prefer attacking spin over pace. Despite a middle order move, Abhishek succeeded in his return. Harry Brook, sent to open after a jittery start, struck a sparkling century last game. Mayank Markande, a former MI player, has impressed since replacing Rashid.
Hyderabad’s warm weather will greet the sides where spin plays a part. Rajasthan scored heavily but Punjab caved in. Kishan has struggled against left-arm seamers since last IPL, so SRH may play two. Abhishek in the middle could counter Chawla and co.
Will MI retain Jansen after his show against Kolkata? If fit, Archer will return. Agarwal is struggling but strong against spin usually. Legspinners have twice dismissed him already. David strikes over 200 against pace and is key for MI against Natarajan, Malik and Bhuvi.
This clash serves up an appetizing spin vs pace and power-hitting vs swing contest. MI’s depth in all areas makes them favorites but Hyderabad’s varied attack and Brook’s form mean they won’t be pushovers, especially at home. A high-scoring thriller could be on the cards!
My prediction: MI to continue surge and win narrowly, courtesy Suryakumar’s class act and cameos from Kishan and David. But don’t rule out a Harry Brook special or Bhuvi 4-for trundling MI! Whatever the result, this should be a cracker, Great opportunity for punters on online cricket betting sites to win big.
