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Today Match Prediction for PBKS vs MI Dream11:This is a game where both these teams are going to be desperate for a win here. The Punjab Kings have faced 3 losses out of 4 and it is going to be one of those games where they are would need a win desperately but would be sweating at the thought of playing the 5 time champions who would themselves be in the mood to knock the game against Delhi off to their memory. The Chennai Pitch looks like it is going to favor the Mumbai team and it should be the favorite to get through this one
The shift from the fast-paced wickets of Wankhede to the slow Chepauk pitches had an immediate bearing on the performance of Punjab Kings who failed to adapt quickly and as a result suffered their third loss in four games. But that's not the only reason they find themselves at the bottom of the table at the moment. Having been unable to find the right team balance, with the playing eleven undergone several changes, they've been plagued by inconsistency with both their batting and bowling. And with the team set to shift base to Ahmedabad after this game, the breathing space is limited for Punjab as they attempt to lift their sagging fortunes.
Tactics & Matchups - Having dismissed Hardik Pandya thrice in eleven balls, Mohammed Shami will be Punjab's best bet against the MI allrounder in the death overs. Punjab might also be keen to introduce M Ashwin early considering that Rohit Sharma hasn't been at his best against legspin in the past and that Suryakumar Yadav has been dismissed twice in eight balls and averages 4 against Ashwin.
Punjab Kings Playing 11 (likely)
KL Rahul – He has come under criticism for the strike rates but you know that he is among the most consistent players ever and will be scoring well for his team particularly in an important game like this.He has scored 160 runs at a strike rate of close to 140.
Mayank Agarwal – His partner in crime has been one of the more dominant players for this team over the years and it is going to be one of the games where his team needs him to add to his 105 runs in 4 games.
They were found wanting in the last game and that was due to their lack of ability to play spin. They would be trying to give their shot in this one and against the Punjab team who lack a quality spinner they will surely start as favorites
Tactics & Matchups: Mumbai will be wary of the two left-handers in the top four of the Punjab line-up, which means Krunal Pandya's bowling might be limited if they are out in the middle. Rahul Chahar, although a legspinner, has bowled well to left-handers this season and might combine with Jayant Yadav for bulk of the middle overs.
Mumbai Indian Playing 11
Rohit Sharma – The hitman has finally found his touch and it is going to be quite the task to stop him here. He has been scoring at an average of 34.5- here and has a strike rate of over 135 here. This is going to once again be a game where he is going to get his team off to a flier
Rahul Chahar – He is the key on this wicket and with 8 wickets in his kitty already it is going to be one of those games where he is going to be the key player for his team on this pitch as he has been in the tournament so far
Mumbai Indians will be the team which will start this one as favorites. They would look to get more Ws than Ls in their column now and it is going to be really the game that they should win against an out of sorts Punjab team . PBKS vs MI Dream11 today match prediction