Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals – IPL 5 – Match Preview
The 12th match of IPL 5 will take place between the current table http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals and pre- tournament favourites Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, today, April 11, 2012.
The Royals have been imposing on their home turf, dismantling the likes of Kings XI http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229.
Both their victories have been achieved through a methodical team performance, with everyone chipping in with vital contributions. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/OA-Shah-c2134 stepped up and paved handsomely to the team’s pursuit of a respectable score.
Also the bowling lineup has gelled well, restricting their opponents easily. All have chipped in with crucial scalps and the pick of the lot has been Windies all-rounder, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kevin-Edwin-Cooper-c71105.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cooper-c51561 rose to prominence with some devastating performances for his local outfit, Trinidad & Tobago, in the Champions League T20 last year and has further impressed every one with his expert depth bowling and batting in his maiden IPL season.
However, their success has mainly come at their home so a trip to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 will offer plenty of insight over their true progress. For now, they have plenty of experience to count on and will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run. Rahane for one will be hoping to perform well against his former side after failing to get a bat in both matches last year.
The Mumbai Indians have been impressive but remain unpredictable as far as their batting prowess is concerned. With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Daniel-Christian-c1308 for a six in a thrilling game against Deccan Chargers.
The availability of the Little Master is still uncertain, which will be a cause of concern. Levi’s blistering debut half-century has been followed by two disappointing outings so he will be keen to provide solidarity upfront, despite facing the prospect of opening with a fourth new partner if Tendulkar is deemed unfit.
The bowling department is solid, all of whom are performing exceptionally. While skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KA-Pollard-c1754 have all been impressive in getting regular breakthroughs.
Same is expected from them and the team will be hoping to improve on their disciplinary showings as well, following an unsavoury incident in the previous match. Munaf was fined 25% of his match fee after an argument with the umpire, while Harbhajan has been warned over his conduct.
In addition, the home team will be looking to improve on their last years head to head with Royals, which saw them losing both their matches. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 powered Rajasthan to an easy 10-wicket win at Wankhede and Mumbai will be relieved see him out, owing to his international responsibility.
The additional wear and tear will result in some assistance to bowlers, making life tough for batters.
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