Mumbai vs. Punjab betting, odds and best IPL bets – free betting tips
The Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab will battle it out for a spot in the Indian Premier League playoffs at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.
The game is of pivotal importance as both teams are placed on the fifth and sixth position in the league table, meaning the winner will keep their hopes alive in the contest, while losers might still go home.
In their last match, Mumbai suffered a stunning blow in their bid to qualify for the playoffs, courtesy of spectacular knock from Jos Buttler, who guided Rajasthan to a seven-wicket win.
In this match, the team management will be once again depending on the likes of opener Suryakumar Yadav, who is the franchises’ leading run scorer with 473 runs in 12 matches at an average of 39.41, to lead in the batting department. His opening partner Evin Lewis has also performed pretty nicely as he has scored 325 runs in 11 matches at an average of 29.54.
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In the bowling department, the dependency is on all-rounder Hardik Pandya to deliver wickets at regular intervals, as he is Mumbai’s most successful bowler in the tournament so far with 18 wickets 11 outings.
On the other hand, Punjab also suffered a demoralizing 10-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore, courtesy sublime bowling performance from pacer Umesh Yadav.
In the batting department, the team has been heavily relying on the form of young KL Rahul, who is leading the way for the franchise with 558 runs at an average of 55.80.
He has been well supported by explosive opener Chris Gayle, who has scored 350 runs in nine matches at an average of 50.
In the bowling department, the team management will be once against depending on Australia’s Andrew Tye, who has claimed 20 wickets in 12 matches. He is being well-supported by young Afghanistan leg-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who has claimed 14 wickets in 11 matches.
Suryakumar betting specials
Top Mumbai batsman: +260 at Betway Sports
Man of the match: +700 at Betway Sports
Suryakumar Yadav has been Mumbai’s standout performer in the batting department so far in this year’s competition. He has consistently produced runs at the top of the innings. The opener will be eyeing a big score against Kings XI Punjab.
Lokesh Rahul betting specials
Top KXIP batsman: +225 at Betway Sports
Man of the match: +700 at Betway Sports
Rahul has topped the batting charts for Kings XI Punjab this season. He has scored 558 runs in 12 innings at an average of 55.8. Kings XI Punjab will be hoping that Rahul can produce something special in this must-win game against Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab prediction
Based on recent performances, we feel Mumbai might win this contest. They’re paying -153.85 with Betway Sports.
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