LSG vs MI: Suryakumar Yadav Should Take One-Down Batting Position For Mumbai Indians Permanently, Feels Virender Sehwag
Published - 16 May 2023, 06:03 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
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Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels that Suryakumar Yadav should become the No.3 batsman for Mumbai Indians (MI) on a permanent basis. Virender Sehwag feels so because it will allow Suryakumar Yadav to face more balls in every game.
During MI’s previous clash of IPL 2023 against Gujarat Titans (GT), Suryakumar Yadav came out to bat at the No.3 position and smashed an outstanding century, hitting unbeaten 103 runs off 49 balls. His innings helped MI to outplay the defending champions by 27 runs.
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Suryakumar Yadav Can Be The Permanent No. 3 For Mumbai Indians: Virender Sehwag
Ahead of the MI vs LSG encounter of IPL 2023, Virender Sehwag said on Star Sports that Suryakumar Yadav can be the permanent No.3 batter for Mumbai Indians because he is a good player of both pace and spin.
“SKY can be the permanent No. 3 for Mumbai Indians because he’s a good player of pace and spin. Although it all boils down to the team management (when it comes to taking such decisions), but I strongly believe he should get to face more balls,” Virender Sehwag said.
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Suryakumar has been magnificent for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. In 12 games, he has piled up 479 runs at an average of 43.55. He has hit 1 century and 4 half-centuries. The right-handed batsman also owns a superb strike rate of 190+ while batting.
Mumbai Indians will next face Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023. It will be a crucial game to decide MI’s entry into playoffs. The LSG vs MI clash takes place on May 16 (Tuesday) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
MI, who finished in the last spot in the previous season, take the 3rd spot on the IPL 2023 points table. Out of 12 games, MI have won 7 games and lost 5. They have 14 points. They will play two more games ahead of playoffs in IPL 2023 – one against LSG and one against SRH.
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