IPL 2018: Match 34, KXIP vs MI- Weather Forecast

The Holkar Stadium in Indore would be the host for the maiden occasion as the Kings XI Punjab lock horns with the Mumbai Indians. The fact that Punjab had a break in between meant that they have slipped to the fourth position. However, they have played the least amount of games, which gives them the chance of reclaiming their top spot by the time they equalize with teams in terms of matches played.

Meanwhile, the situation for Mumbai has gone downhill as the tournament has progressed. They are in desperate requisite of some motivational tonic as the spring in their step is missing big time. Ravichandran Ashwin’s men would be a tough proposition for them. The franchise has made chops and changes to find the most appropriate combination, but have strained to do so.

Meanwhile, the home team would be concerned by the performances of the middle-order, which had been found wanting in their last encounter against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The visitors would be in with a fair chance to get a stranglehold on the Kings, provided they manage to make early inroads. Rohit Sharma’s men would be keen to park their agonies aside and take the field with a rejuvenated approach.

No chances of rain  

The temperature would be heated from morning to the evening and would hover around the 37 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius. It would be around 30 and 33 degrees Celsius. Chances of rain during the game aren’t there, much to the relief of the supporters and the teams. However, from 1 pm to 6 pm, it might rain though the chances are very minimum.

Overall verdict

The match is expected to not be curtailed by rain. Mumbai would want a full game as it would give them an opportunity full points. A rain-truncated game would put a full stop to their campaign.

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