*PBKS VS MI MATCH 46 PREVIEW*
*THE BUILD UP:*
Arshdeep bowled one heck of a last over when these two sides clashed at the iconic Wankhede. Ever since then, the images of the stumps cartwheeling and breaking into pieces has set the internet on fire and it has been the talking point. MI had batted extremely well that day but it was ultimately the superior Bowling side that emerged victorious. Today at Mohali, for which PBKS have the right team with the right combination, should once again look to dominate the Rohit led side while MI would come with plans prepared to avenge their loss at the Wankhede.
*MI PROBABLE XI:*
Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(wk), Cameron Green, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Arjun Tendulkar, Riley Meredith
Overcast conditions are set to play a part in tonight’s game and this may aid the swing bowling of Tendulkar upfront and give a massive boost to Archer as well, who has returned with mediocre figures so far. With Archer taking a toll of this venue the last time he played here, MI would be hoping for a similar stunning performance from their ace pacer.
Surya has turned up in the home games so far but holds somewhat a below par record vs teams away from home this season. He would be keen on making amends starting from tonight. MI simply look a different breed with their star Surya firing and playing a video game type innings.
*IMPACT PLAYER STRATEGY:*
Expect one of Karthikye or Ramandeep Singh to come as the impact sub. The latter is the homeboy and MI would be tempted to try him out here, while Karthiye gives them an extra cushion with his leg spin deliveries.
*PBKS PROBABLE XI:*
Shikhar Dhawan(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Rabada is one subject worth keeping an eye on, because of his ability to up the wicket taking column. He possesses an incredible record vs SKY and Rohit, and tonight should present him with another opportunity to get the better of the two.
Prabhsimran Singh has been timing it really well but hasn’t been talked about enough. He has failed to convert his relatively solid starts into big scores, not making him a point of discussion. Tonight against a relatively weaker bowling group and on PBKS’s home ground, Singh should fancy his chances.
*IMPACT PLAYER STRATEGY:*
Punjab could look closely at the matchup end and decide to bring Harpreet Brar as the sub because of his allround abilities. He could be replacing Arshdeep if they bat second and Prabhsimran if they bat first.
*MY PREDICTIONS FOR THIS GAME:*
*FOR MI:*
Highest run getter- Tilak Verma/Suryakumar Yadav
Highest wicket taker- Piyush Chawla/Jofra Archer
*FOR PBKS:*
Highest run getter- Shikhar Dhawan/Prabhsimran Singh
Highest wicket taker- Arshdeep Singh/Rahul Chahar
*FOR THE GAME:*
PBKS to win