Let's hope it will be a blockbuster because the Q2 between MI and KKR turned out to be a disappointing one sided affair. Pune has couple of more reasons to make it a unforgettable affair for a side that finished 7th last IPL and had rather an indifferent start not to talk about the sudden stripping of Dhoni’s captaincy threatening to snowball into a big controversy. It is to the credit of Dhoni’s maturity the way he gelled with Capt Smith and other members to bring about the brilliant turn around the side have managed! The type of wicket to large extent could decide the quality of the grand finale given that MI do look on paper having an edge. Given that all the play offs were low scoring games Pune the lesser side certainly stands better chance to compete should the final too turn out a low scoring game with wicket playing a tad slow. Given the present weather pattern chasing could be the preferred option but should Pune win the Toss for them chasing will not be an ideal option given MI's potent bowling attack. Malinga and Bumrah virtually make available just 17-17and1/2 overs effectively to the opposition and with Karan Sharma too joining the party it will be even tougher. So it is better for Pune to bat first and make 150-160 beyond which it looks difficult for them and do their best in the bowling to defend the total. The likes of Smith and Tiwari must play longer and help build partnerships. One chance for Pune is the way MI star studded batters have n
Re: PUNE STANDS BETTER CHANCE WITH LOW SCORING GAME
by damodaran mohan on May 21, 2017 04:10 PM
(CONTD.)batters have not been able to score big in the last few matches and with tight bowling and sharp catching/fielding they could pose problem for the MI.
Re: Re: PUNE STANDS BETTER CHANCE WITH LOW SCORING GAME
by on May 22, 2017 08:16 AM
and credit to dhonis maturity for skrewing up the chase with all his experience
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