IPL 2017 Player Battles: Top 4 player encounters to look for in the Mumbai Indians-Sunrisers Hyderabad match

#2 Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Rohit Sharma

Bhuvneshwar has been exceptional for the Sunrisers

Mumbai Indians’ strongest department is undoubtedly their talented Indian middle order and Rohit Sharma is a key figure there. Having opened the innings in the previous two editions, Rohit has switched to the middle-order to allow Buttler a go at the top.

However, Rohit has never been a good player of swing which makes his battle with Bhuvneshwar Kumar a crucial one. One of the best swing bowlers in the country, Bhuvneshwar is capable of moving the ball either way. In Wankhede, where the ball does move about early on, he will be the weapon that Sunrisers use against Rohit Sharma.

A beast in his home ground, Rohit will be looking to anchor the Mumbai innings in their key battle against the table toppers. His no-show in the first two games will also be on his mind and with the Rashid threat looming in the powerplay against Buttler, a promotion back to the opening slot cannot be ruled out.