3 losses in 3 matches; 7-factor analysis of MI's performance in the IPL

#5 Middle overs bowling (overs 7 - 15)

Mayank Markande and Krunal Pandya have bowled very well in the middle overs

The biggest positive out all three matches would the middle overs bowling where MI dramatically pulled back things picking up 5 wickets in the first 2 matches and 2 in the third. The Mumbai Indians have unearthed a new talent in Mayank Markande who has been deceptive with his googlies and has picked up 7 wickets in 3 matches at an economy rate of 8.0.

Markande and Krunal Pandya form a great pair and can trouble any batsman on a given day and also restrict the run flow in the middle overs. A few overs from Mustafizur, Bumrah and Hardik Pandya in this period gives Mumbai Indians a natural spin-fast variation.

Have a look at the mid-over bowling stats -

MI bowling in the middle overs