Mumbai Indians will aim to revive their IPL campaign against unbeaten Punjab Kings at Wankhede, with Rohit Sharma’s availability uncertain due to injury. MI have lost three straight matches, struggling in powerplays with bat and ball, while PBKS have impressed with dominant starts and consistent performances this season.
Mumbai: A struggling Mumbai Indians side will look to revive their Indian Premier League campaign while dealing with the possible absence of Rohit Sharma in their clash against an unbeaten Punjab Kings, at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Thursday.
Rohit suffered a hamstring injury during Mumbai Indians’ previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last Sunday and had to leave the field midway. His availability for this crucial fixture remains uncertain, adding to the team’s concerns ahead of a must-win encounter.
Even if Rohit is declared fit, Mumbai Indians will require a collective improvement to arrest their slide. The team, which appeared well-balanced on paper before the tournament, has endured a disappointing run despite beginning their campaign with a rare opening-match victory, their first in 13 seasons.
Following their recent defeat, the Mumbai Indians camp is expected to have reassessed their strategies, particularly their struggles during the powerplay, which have emerged as a major weakness.
