The MI franchise has faced a grieving start in IPL 2022. So far both with the bat and ball, the blue and gold army looks unsettled and clueless. Just in their first four matches, MI has used a total of 15 players which is joint second-most in the competition.

In fact, in their last game against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-who-is-anuj-rawat-the-rcb-opener-who-has-impressed-so-far/"><strong>RCB</strong></a>, the management surprised everyone by playing with only two overseas players. Overall, after the 2015 season, MI has again lost the first four games consecutively in the tournament. They will be facing the Punjab Kings in their next game and the time has come for the five-time champions to turn around their campaign like they did in 2015.

Therefore in this list, let’s check out three changes that MI needs to make in their next game Punjab Kings.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-625680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sky.jpg" alt="Suryakumar Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625680" class="wp-caption-text">Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

After his injury comeback, Suryakumar Yadav has been MI’s best batter. At number four, Surya has struck two blistering fifties and has even batted till the end. In fact against RCB, the cricketer went unbeaten on 68 runs. But with MI exhibiting the worst run-rate (6.75) in the 7-16 overs stage, Sky should be promoted to number three.

Against PBKS, the MI team can expect themselves to either chase a big total or post a sizeable target. Compared to MI, Punjab has accelerated the best in the middle overs along with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-pacer-nathan-coulter-nile-ruled-out-of-the-tournament/"><strong>RR</strong></a>. The likes of Dhawan, Livingstone and Rajapaksa have taken the opponent’s bowling to the cleaners very easily. Additionally against RCB, Mumbai’s two openers also provided a watchful start in the power play. But with Sky then helming the middle overs can accelerate the batting innings at any point in time.

Overall as MI has lacked stability in their batting department, Surya is the best batter who should face the maximum deliveries. All in all, the 31-year old has also looked the most well-settled batter at Pune’s two-paced tracks.

2. Playing with five proper genuine bowlers

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-618690" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tymal-Mills.jpg" alt="Tymal Mills" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-618690" class="wp-caption-text">Tymal Mills. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

PBKS in IPL 2022 has made admirable headlines for their explosive batting. Their top four including Jonny Bairstow are certainly behemoths who like scoring rapidly. Adding to that, Livingstone’s scorching form has allowed Punjab to even post giant totals. That’s why with MI already enduring woefulness in their bowling, they must play with five genuine bowlers.

In such a scenario, Mumbai can drop Basil Thampi and add Riley Meredith for his express pace. The Aussie can rattle the PBKS batters much like how Umesh Yadav did for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-match-19-predicted-kolkata-knight-riders-playing-xi-vs-delhi-capitals/"><strong>KKR</strong></a>. Also in place of Ramandeep, Tymal Mills can make a strong comeback. So far, the England pacer has been MI’s highest wicket-taker who can continue providing breakthroughs. Particularly in the middle overs, Mills has scalped big names like Andre Russell, Rishabh Pant and Devdutt Padikkal.

Overall, such changes also allow MI to fully play with its gun pacers. Especially Bumrah, Meredith and Mills are the three quicks who can challenge PBKS’s herculean batting. The trio is also well equipped to defend themselves with yorkers and variations even on flat pitches. In case the wickets are two-paced, then this bowling line-up must bowl out the Kings at a reasonable total.

3. Playing Tim David in place of Dewald Brevis

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-625373" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-David.jpg" alt="Tim David" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625373" class="wp-caption-text">Tim David. (Photo Source: Tim David/Instagram)</figcaption>

If MI plays with five genuine bowlers then the management would also prefer having six proper batters. If Suryakumar Yadav elevates at number three then Tim David can smoothly replace <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-dewald-brevis-no-look-six-against-kkr-gives-ab-de-villiers-vibes/"><strong>Dewald Brevis</strong></a>. Additionally, as a bonafide lower middle-order cricketer, David can bat at either fifth or sixth position.

Barring this, the Mumbai batting order will also be cautious about their approach in the middle overs. They will also have a face-off against Punjab’s best bowler-Rahul Chahar. The former MI leg-spinner has been the leading wicket-taker in the PBKS camp. So far the 22-year old has also provided crucial game-changing breakthroughs.

Tim David also exhibits better credentials against spin. Since April 2019, the batter carries a strike rate of nearly 152 against spinners in the T20s. Comprehensively even against the bleak bowling of Odean Smith, David can tonk big sixes in the stands. Overall, against Punjab, Mumbai will be striving to finally secure a win in IPL 2022.

<p>The MI franchise has faced a grieving start in IPL 2022. So far both with the bat and ball, the blue and gold army looks unsettled and clueless. Just in their first four matches, MI has used a total of 15 players which is joint second-most in the competition.</p>
<p>In fact, in their last game against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-who-is-anuj-rawat-the-rcb-opener-who-has-impressed-so-far/"><strong>RCB</strong></a>, the management surprised everyone by playing with only two overseas players. Overall, after the 2015 season, MI has again lost the first four games consecutively in the tournament. They will be facing the Punjab Kings in their next game and the time has come for the five-time champions to turn around their campaign like they did in 2015.</p>
<h3>Therefore in this list, let’s check out three changes that MI needs to make in their next game Punjab Kings.</h3>
<h3>1. Suryakumar Yadav at number three</h3>
<figure id="attachment_625680" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-625680" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-625680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sky.jpg" alt="Suryakumar Yadav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625680" class="wp-caption-text">Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After his injury comeback, Suryakumar Yadav has been MI’s best batter. At number four, Surya has struck two blistering fifties and has even batted till the end. In fact against RCB, the cricketer went unbeaten on 68 runs. But with MI exhibiting the worst run-rate (6.75) in the 7-16 overs stage, Sky should be promoted to number three.</p>
<p>Against PBKS, the MI team can expect themselves to either chase a big total or post a sizeable target. Compared to MI, Punjab has accelerated the best in the middle overs along with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-pacer-nathan-coulter-nile-ruled-out-of-the-tournament/"><strong>RR</strong></a>. The likes of Dhawan, Livingstone and Rajapaksa have taken the opponent’s bowling to the cleaners very easily. Additionally against RCB, Mumbai’s two openers also provided a watchful start in the power play. But with Sky then helming the middle overs can accelerate the batting innings at any point in time.</p>
<p>Overall as MI has lacked stability in their batting department, Surya is the best batter who should face the maximum deliveries. All in all, the 31-year old has also looked the most well-settled batter at Pune’s two-paced tracks.</p>
<h3>2. Playing with five proper genuine bowlers</h3>
<figure id="attachment_618690" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-618690" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-618690" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tymal-Mills.jpg" alt="Tymal Mills" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-618690" class="wp-caption-text">Tymal Mills. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>PBKS in IPL 2022 has made admirable headlines for their explosive batting. Their top four including Jonny Bairstow are certainly behemoths who like scoring rapidly. Adding to that, Livingstone’s scorching form has allowed Punjab to even post giant totals. That’s why with MI already enduring woefulness in their bowling, they must play with five genuine bowlers.</p>
<p>In such a scenario, Mumbai can drop Basil Thampi and add Riley Meredith for his express pace. The Aussie can rattle the PBKS batters much like how Umesh Yadav did for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-match-19-predicted-kolkata-knight-riders-playing-xi-vs-delhi-capitals/"><strong>KKR</strong></a>. Also in place of Ramandeep, Tymal Mills can make a strong comeback. So far, the England pacer has been MI’s highest wicket-taker who can continue providing breakthroughs. Particularly in the middle overs, Mills has scalped big names like Andre Russell, Rishabh Pant and Devdutt Padikkal.</p>
<p>Overall, such changes also allow MI to fully play with its gun pacers. Especially Bumrah, Meredith and Mills are the three quicks who can challenge PBKS’s herculean batting. The trio is also well equipped to defend themselves with yorkers and variations even on flat pitches. In case the wickets are two-paced, then this bowling line-up must bowl out the Kings at a reasonable total.</p>
<h3>3. Playing Tim David in place of Dewald Brevis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_625373" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-625373" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-625373" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-David.jpg" alt="Tim David" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625373" class="wp-caption-text">Tim David. (Photo Source: Tim David/Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<p>If MI plays with five genuine bowlers then the management would also prefer having six proper batters. If Suryakumar Yadav elevates at number three then Tim David can smoothly replace <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-dewald-brevis-no-look-six-against-kkr-gives-ab-de-villiers-vibes/"><strong>Dewald Brevis</strong></a>. Additionally, as a bonafide lower middle-order cricketer, David can bat at either fifth or sixth position.</p>
<p>Barring this, the Mumbai batting order will also be cautious about their approach in the middle overs. They will also have a face-off against Punjab’s best bowler-Rahul Chahar. The former MI leg-spinner has been the leading wicket-taker in the PBKS camp. So far the 22-year old has also provided crucial game-changing breakthroughs.</p>
<p>Tim David also exhibits better credentials against spin. Since April 2019, the batter carries a strike rate of nearly 152 against spinners in the T20s. Comprehensively even against the bleak bowling of Odean Smith, David can tonk big sixes in the stands. Overall, against Punjab, Mumbai will be striving to finally secure a win in IPL 2022.</p>

<p>The MI franchise has faced a grieving start in IPL 2022. So far both with the bat and ball, the blue and gold army looks unsettled and clueless. Just in their first four matches, MI has used a total of 15 players which is joint second-most in the competition.</p>
<p>In fact, in their last game against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-who-is-anuj-rawat-the-rcb-opener-who-has-impressed-so-far/"><strong>RCB</strong></a>, the management surprised everyone by playing with only two overseas players. Overall, after the 2015 season, MI has again lost the first four games consecutively in the tournament. They will be facing the Punjab Kings in their next game and the time has come for the five-time champions to turn around their campaign like they did in 2015.</p>
<h3>Therefore in this list, let’s check out three changes that MI needs to make in their next game Punjab Kings.</h3>
<h3>1. Suryakumar Yadav at number three</h3>
<figure id="attachment_625680" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-625680" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-625680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sky.jpg" alt="Suryakumar Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625680" class="wp-caption-text">Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After his injury comeback, Suryakumar Yadav has been MI’s best batter. At number four, Surya has struck two blistering fifties and has even batted till the end. In fact against RCB, the cricketer went unbeaten on 68 runs. But with MI exhibiting the worst run-rate (6.75) in the 7-16 overs stage, Sky should be promoted to number three.</p>
<p>Against PBKS, the MI team can expect themselves to either chase a big total or post a sizeable target. Compared to MI, Punjab has accelerated the best in the middle overs along with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-pacer-nathan-coulter-nile-ruled-out-of-the-tournament/"><strong>RR</strong></a>. The likes of Dhawan, Livingstone and Rajapaksa have taken the opponent’s bowling to the cleaners very easily. Additionally against RCB, Mumbai’s two openers also provided a watchful start in the power play. But with Sky then helming the middle overs can accelerate the batting innings at any point in time.</p>
<p>Overall as MI has lacked stability in their batting department, Surya is the best batter who should face the maximum deliveries. All in all, the 31-year old has also looked the most well-settled batter at Pune’s two-paced tracks.</p>
<h3>2. Playing with five proper genuine bowlers</h3>
<figure id="attachment_618690" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-618690" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-618690" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tymal-Mills.jpg" alt="Tymal Mills" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-618690" class="wp-caption-text">Tymal Mills. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>PBKS in IPL 2022 has made admirable headlines for their explosive batting. Their top four including Jonny Bairstow are certainly behemoths who like scoring rapidly. Adding to that, Livingstone’s scorching form has allowed Punjab to even post giant totals. That’s why with MI already enduring woefulness in their bowling, they must play with five genuine bowlers.</p>
<p>In such a scenario, Mumbai can drop Basil Thampi and add Riley Meredith for his express pace. The Aussie can rattle the PBKS batters much like how Umesh Yadav did for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-match-19-predicted-kolkata-knight-riders-playing-xi-vs-delhi-capitals/"><strong>KKR</strong></a>. Also in place of Ramandeep, Tymal Mills can make a strong comeback. So far, the England pacer has been MI’s highest wicket-taker who can continue providing breakthroughs. Particularly in the middle overs, Mills has scalped big names like Andre Russell, Rishabh Pant and Devdutt Padikkal.</p>
<p>Overall, such changes also allow MI to fully play with its gun pacers. Especially Bumrah, Meredith and Mills are the three quicks who can challenge PBKS’s herculean batting. The trio is also well equipped to defend themselves with yorkers and variations even on flat pitches. In case the wickets are two-paced, then this bowling line-up must bowl out the Kings at a reasonable total.</p>
<h3>3. Playing Tim David in place of Dewald Brevis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_625373" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-625373" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-625373" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-David.jpg" alt="Tim David" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625373" class="wp-caption-text">Tim David. (Photo Source: Tim David/Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<p>If MI plays with five genuine bowlers then the management would also prefer having six proper batters. If Suryakumar Yadav elevates at number three then Tim David can smoothly replace <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-dewald-brevis-no-look-six-against-kkr-gives-ab-de-villiers-vibes/"><strong>Dewald Brevis</strong></a>. Additionally, as a bonafide lower middle-order cricketer, David can bat at either fifth or sixth position.</p>
<p>Barring this, the Mumbai batting order will also be cautious about their approach in the middle overs. They will also have a face-off against Punjab’s best bowler-Rahul Chahar. The former MI leg-spinner has been the leading wicket-taker in the PBKS camp. So far the 22-year old has also provided crucial game-changing breakthroughs.</p>
<p>Tim David also exhibits better credentials against spin. Since April 2019, the batter carries a strike rate of nearly 152 against spinners in the T20s. Comprehensively even against the bleak bowling of Odean Smith, David can tonk big sixes in the stands. Overall, against Punjab, Mumbai will be striving to finally secure a win in IPL 2022.</p>

For the first time in the IPL, MI played with just two overseas players against RCB.

IPL 2022: 3 Changes MI need to make for their game against PBKS

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