IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 5 winning factors

#3 Strategy

Image result for parthiv mumbai sportskeeda — They have been explosive for Mumbai at the top

The Mumbai Indians have utilised the field restrictions to the fullest as the opening combination of Jos Buttler and Parthiv Patel have gone hard at the opposition bowlers. The duo have been instrumental in getting the team off to a flying start in the powerplay and will be expected to continue batting in a similar fashion.

The explosive batting line-up of the home team would be looking to exploit the inexperienced bowling unit of the Royal Challengers and post a huge total on the board.

Lack of intent and fear of being dismissed have been the main reasons for the downfall of the Royal Challenger Bangalore this season and they would be looking forward to playing some positive cricket in the upcoming match. The Bangalore-based franchise have been knocked out of the competition and hence will only be playing for pride.

If Gayle returns to the line-up he should look to go hard right from the outset unlike in the previous games where took his time only to be dismissed thereafter, leaving his side in a spot of bother. If he can get through Malinga and McCleneghan’s initial bursts, he can make hay when the spinners come on.

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Shweta Haranhalli is a cricket enthusiast who plays and writes about the sport. She was the captain of the Mumbai Under-19 team that clinched the All India Championship for the very first time.

She led the Mumbai Senior Women's Cricket Team to Championship in the Azam Shah Cup, their first international tour to Tanzania. She was also at the helm for the Mumbai Senior Women's team in the domestic circuit.

Being associated with cricket for over a decade helps her in writing a detailed analysis of the sport. The journey in the field of writing began in January 2013 as a Sports Writer for Mid-Day, followed by a brief stint with Hotstar for the Indian Premier League.

Shweta has been working as a journalist covering various sporting events across the nation and learning the finer points in the art of writing.

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