Indian T20 League 2019: Match 24, Mumbai vs Punjab - Fantain Fantasy Cricket Tips

In search of a third successive win, Mumbai will host Punjab for match no 24 of the Indian T20 league, to be played at the Wankhede Stadium. While Mumbai are coming into the game after two consecutive wins, Punjab look equally competitive after registering a six-wicket win over a strong Hyderabad team a fortnight ago. Punjab beat Mumbai by eight wickets in their first encounter this season at Mohali, but to beat the Rohit Sharma led side at their own fortress could be a tough nut to crack.

Venue – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Team news – Mumbai  

Alzarri Joseph has filled up Lasith Malinga’s shoes very well for the Mumbai side. They do not need much tinkering in their place XI, but maybe Yuvraj Singh will be placed in place of Ishan Kishan, simply because of the former’s enviable record at the Wankhede.

Likely playing XI – Rohit Sharma, 2. Quinton de Kock, 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Ishan Kishan/Yuvraj Singh, 5. Krunal Pandya, 6. Kieron Pollard, 7. Hardik Pandya, 8. Rahul Chahar, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Jason Behrendorff, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Team News – Punjab  

Given that the Wankhede is a breeding ground for batsmen, skipper Ravichandran Ashwin may want to play Hardus Viljoen in place of Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Likely playing XI – 1. KL Rahul, 2. Chris Gayle, 3. Mayank Agarwal, 4. David Miller, 5. Mandeep Singh, 6. Sam Curran, 7. Sarfaraz Khan, 8. Ravichandran Ashwin, 9. Ankit Rajpoot, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman/Hardus Viljoen

Top picks

Chris Gayle – the Universal Boss has not contributed much to the team this season, apart from his knock in Punjab’s opening game of the season. He can thus be expected to make the most of the small Wankhede boundaries to return to form.

KL Rahul – KL Rahul and his Karnataka teammate stitched a 144-run partnership for the second wicket to rescue Punjab from a loss against Hyderabad a fortnight ago. KL has been looking in good form and can get you some crucial points on your Fantain Fantasy XI.

Rohit Sharma – The skipper of the Mumbai side has been unusually quiet with his bat this year. Barring his 48, the India opener has scores of 11,13, 32 and 14 in the remaining four games. Rohit too will be looking to make the most of the batting friendly Wankhede pitch, which is also his home ground.

Jasprit Bumrah – The bowler has been Mumbai’s biggest bowling asset for a few seasons now. His Yorkers can castle the best of batsmen and can earn you quick points on your Fantasy Fantain XI.

Alzarri Joseph – The young bowler from West Indies had a sensational debut in which he registered the best bowling figures in the history of the Indian T20 league. Alzarri is trending across Fantasy cricket platforms and should be a pick on your Fantain XI as well.

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