KXIP vs MI: How to pick the winning Dream11?
Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians will square off in an interesting battle in match number nine of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season. This is Punjab's maiden home match of this season. Mumbai come from an important victory away from home but they would face a stern test once again. Here we pick the Dream11 team for this high-octane clash.
Rohit Sharma leads the side and the batting unit
Rohit Sharma captains this fantasy XI and will open the batting. He looked in good touch against RCB and expect him to carry on with the new-found momentum. Wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul may have misfired with the bat till now but a solid innings can be expected from him tomorrow. Mayank Agarwal and David Miller provide the steel alongside Suryakumar Yadav in the middle-order.
Pandya, Ashwin provide the match-winning attributes as all-rounders
All-rounder Hardik Pandya's brisk cameo was the turning point against RCB and he is the finisher of this XI. He can also pick up a couple of wickets. KXIP skipper R Ashwin will look to be pivotal with the ball. His experience will be crucial.
Bumrah the face of this bowling unit
Jasprit Bumrah is lethal at the death and he was at his best against RCB. His heroics helped Mumbai stay in the game and eventually win it. Bumrah will be joined by veteran Lasith Malinga, who helped MI defend their total with a productive final over. Mohammed Shami has been impressive and adds variety in the attack. Mystery-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is the last name.
Predicted winners and likely starting XI for both teams
Predicted KXIP team: Gayle, Rahul, Mayank, Miller, Mandeep, Sarfaraz, Curran, Ashwin (captain), Varun, Shami and Tye. Predicted MI team: Rohit (captain), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar, Yuvraj, Pollard, Krunal, Hardik, Markande, McClenaghan, Malinga and Bumrah. MI will be bolstered by the crucial win against RCB. They have the resources to stop KXIP especially with the bowling unit at their disposal.
