Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, MI Playing 11 vs PBKS (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 23, MI vs PBKS

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, MI Playing 11 vs PBKS (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 23, MI vs PBKS. Mumbai Indians will be desperate for a win when they take on Punjab Kings in match 23 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday (April 13) at 7:30 pm.

Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians have had the worst start to their campaign as they have lost 4 of 4 matches so far, while Mayank Agarwal’s PBKS, who started the season on a strong note, has won 2 and lost 2 in their 4 matches.

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MI came into the season with a completely different-looking bowling lineup except for Jasprit Bumrah and the record champions’ struggles are clear to see from their opening game loss to Delhi Capitals. They followed in similar form with successive defeats to Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and most recently against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Versus RCB, MI opted for just 2 overseas players. It will be interesting to see if they use the fill-up quota in the upcoming games.

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, MI Playing 11 vs PBKS (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 23, MI vs PBKS

Mumbai Indians have been a bit below par in all three departments, but it’s the batting that has been a bigger letdown for the Rohit Sharma-led unit. Because thrice out of the four games so far, Mumbai Indians have batted first and failed to give their bowlers a defendable total that they can feel comfortable with.

Mumbai Indians let go of star players Trent Boult and Quinton de Kock ahead of the mega auction. They invested in the likes of Jofra Archer, Tim David, Daniel Sams, and Tymal Mills but they haven’t been able to live up to the expectations.

Daniel Sams has been ordinary with his bowling while Tim David was dropped after a couple of outings. Jofra Archer will only be available next year. Tymal Mills is their highest wicket-taker so far but he hasn’t been able to replicate Trent Boult’s heroics in the powerplay.

Mumbai Indians have always been known to scout and groom young talents. They bought the star prodigy, Dewald Brevis, and also roped in guys like Tilak Varma and Ramandeep Singh. Spin bowling looks thin with the presence of Murugan Ashwin and Mayank Markande, who do not have enough experience on the biggest stage.

The lanky Australian fast bowler in Riley Meredith hasn’t been given an opportunity in the first four games for MI even though there was a window for him to play in the XI. Mumbai Indians haven’t shown enough trust in Tim David and Tymal Mills this season so far. It is terrible to drop Tim David after just 2 games in the season and play an unproven Dewald Brevis in the first place.

Mumbai Indians can easily drop Basil Thampi and Jaydev Unadkat and play both Riley Meredith and Tymal Mills which would significantly boost their bowling attack by a mile or they may opt to play Fabian Allen in place of Ramandeep Singh.

Rohit Sharma (C)

Rohit Sharma is a right-handed batter and a right-arm orthodox spinner. He played for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers from IPL 2008 to 2010 before joining the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2011 auction. He has since gone on to become Mumbai Indians captain, winning 5 IPL Titles and 2 Champions League titles at the helm.

He is newly appointed India’s current all-format captain. He has scored 80 runs playing all 4 games.

Ishan Kishan (wk)

Ishan Kishan is a left-handed batter and a wicketkeeper. He played for the Gujarat Lions from 2016-to 2017 before being bought by the Mumbai Indians, in IPL 2018. He’s been a prolific run-getter through his 3 years with MI which prompted Mumbai Indians to make their highest bid yet in IPL 2022 auctions (INR 15.25 Crores) to bring him back.

He’s becoming a regular in the Indian team white-ball set-up. Even though he had a poor outing in 2021, he was terrific for Mumbai Indians in 2020. He has scored 175 runs in 4 games averaging 58.33 including 2 fifties.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav miss the first two matches of the IPL 2022 due to a hairline fracture in his thumb, but he returned with a bang, scoring back-to-back half-centuries. He hit a counter-punching 37-ball unbeaten 68, studded with 5 boundaries and 6 sixes, as Mumbai came back to score a total of 151 for 6 against RCB after scoring 52 against Kolkata Knight Riders earlier this week. He has scored 120 runs in only 2 games at a strike rate of 164.38.

Tilak Verma

Tilak Verma is a left-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler. MI is his first franchise. He is known for his clean striking at the death.  Tilak Verma played a fast-paced inning of 61 runs in 33 balls in the match against Rajasthan Royals. Earlier, in his debut match against Delhi, he played short innings of 22 runs in 15 balls. He impressed everyone with his batting.

Glenn Maxwell, who is back in the IPL 2022 for RCB, affected a superb run-out to dismiss danger man Tilak Verma for a duck in a crucial match against Mumbai Indians in Pune. The Aussie came down running and smashed the stumps with his pick and throw.

Tim David

Tim David, a Singapore batsman is a right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler. He has been with the Hobart Hurricanes, Perth Scorchers, St. Lucia Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore before coming to the Mumbai Indians. He is renowned for his clean finishing ability.

He has played 1 IPL match for RCB scoring 1 run. For his new franchise Mumbai Indians, he has scored only 13 runs in 3 games but may be given another chance.

Dewald Brevis

Only 18 years of age, Protea batter Dewald Brevis was paid a handsome Rs 3 crore by Mumbai Indians to have the South African in their corner following high-voltage bidding. He finished the U19 World Cup 2022 tournament as the highest run-scorer, amassing 506 runs in six games, including two hundred and three half-centuries. He has scored 37 runs in 2 IPL 2022 games.

Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer. In the IPL, he has played only for the Mumbai Indians, since Mumbai Indians picked him up in 2010.

In other leagues, he’s represented the Barbados Tridents, Adelaide Strikers, Dhaka Dynamites, Melbourne Renegades, and the Trinbago Knight Riders. He has been lethal for us with the bat, ball, and on the field. A true all-rounder, he is now the captain of the West Indies white-ball team. In IPL 2022, he has been disappointing amassing only 47 runs averaging only 15.67.

Fabian Allen

During the IPL auction in 2022, the franchise selected left-arm orthodox spinner Fabian Allen for Rs. 75 lakh. Mumbai Indians are his third IPL team as he previously represented Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings.

He largely warmed the benches for both sides with only four matches under his belt, all of which came in IPL 2021. However, the 26-year-old is an integral part of West Indies’ limited-overs squad having played 20 ODIs and 34 T20Is. He may debut in the next game against PBKS.

Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat is a left-arm fast bowler. He has played for the Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore before coming to the Mumbai Indians. He is adept at bowling variations. He has picked 1/30 in his only game.

Tymal Mills

Tymal Mills is a left-arm fast bowler. He has played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Perth Scorchers, Hobart Hurricanes, and Brisbane Heat before joining the Mumbai Indians.

He is known to be a T20 specialist and delivers wickets and tight overs on demand. He has picked 5 scalps in as many games in IPL and is returning to IPL after a 4 year-long gap. He is MI’s leading wicket-takers of this season, picking 6 scalps in 3 games so far.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is a right-arm fast bowler. He has been with the Mumbai Indians right from the outset as MI snapped him up as a youngster in 2018. He has become the spearhead of MI’s bowling attack, and the go-to for the captain when he needs a wicket.

He has become one of the world’s premier pacers in due course. He was the player of the match in the 2019 IPL final, almost single-handedly winning that game for MI. He has picked 3 scalps in 4 games averaging a high 39 so far in IPL 2022.