IPL 2017 Player Battles: Top 4 player encounters to look for in the Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders match

#2 Gautam Gambhir vs Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah was very economical against Rising Pune Supergiant

The left-handed opening batsman has been one of the mainstays in the batting unit for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Gambhir started the tournament in a commanding fashion by scoring an unbeaten 76 in their opening match against the Gujarat Lions. While the wicket at Rajkot was a batting paradise with true bounce, it will not be the same when he takes guard at the Wankhede Stadium.

The Mumbai surface is known to offer extra bounce and carry to the medium pacers, and with Jasprit Bumrah and his unusual action, it can create a lot of difficulties for the skipper of KKR.

Bumrah was the most economical bowler for the Mumbai Indians in their opening match against Pune and he will be looking to hit the deck and exploit the conditions on offer at the 22 yards. Gambhir, with his open stance, finds it difficult to deal with the short rising ball and Bumrah will look to exploit that weakness in the much-awaited clash.