IPL 2019, Match 9 – KXIP vs MI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the first of the doubleheader weekend in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Match 9 of the season promises to be another cracker with some of the best T20 players set to lock horns against each other. Both the teams have secured a win under their belt after playing two matches but the momentum is with the visitors having won a last-ball thriller against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) the other day.

The KXIP have been found wanting on the other hand after a controversial dismissal affected by their skipper Ravi Ashwin in their season opener. They were rattled by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Unnecessarily, they made four changes to the line-up despite winning the first game and that cost them the game big time. It is important for the Punjab based franchise to get their mojo back as soon as possible.

The Mumbai Indians haven’t been flawless either in their execution. Even they were lucky against the RCB that the umpires failed to notice the no-ball which Lasith Malinga bowled. But their team for the game looked much more balanced and Rohit Sharma would love to continue with a similar combination unless there are any injury concerns.

Match Details:

The ninth game of the IPL between KXIP and MI will be hosted by the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

The match starts at 04:00 PM local time (10:30 AM GMT).

The game will be live on Star Sports in India. (Live streaming on Hotstar).

Weather Conditions:

It is going to be extremely hot in Mohali. An afternoon start to the game will not help either as there might be extended breaks during the game. The temperatures are expected to hover around the early 40s and there is not even an ounce of a chance of rain.

Last five completed T20 matches: (Most recent- first)

KXIP – L, W, L, W, W

MI – W, L, L, W, L

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average first-innings score: 152 (Last 5 D/N T20 matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won 4, Lost 1

Probable Playing XI:

Kings XI Punjab

KL Rahul (WK), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Sarfaraz Khan, Mandeep Singh, David Miller, Ravi Ashwin, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Hardus Viljoen, Andrew Tye.

Bench: Nicholas Pooran, Karun Nair, Moises Henriques, Harpreet Brar, Simran Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Agnivesh Ayachi, Sam Curran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ankit Rajpoot.

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga.

Bench: Ishan Kishan, Siddhesh Lad, Evin Lewis, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Pankaj Jaiswal, Aditya Tare, Rahul Chahar, Barinder Sran, Rasikh Salam, Jayant Yadav, Ben Cutting.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Rohit Sharma vs Kings XI Punjab in IPL:

21 Innings, 558 runs, 32.82 average, 139.84 S/R, 5 fifties

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Hardik Pandya

Vice-Captain Options: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock

Batsmen – Chris Gayle (VC), Mayank Agarwal, David Miller, Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma (C)

All-Rounders – Hardik Pandya

Bowlers – Andrew Tye, Hardus Viljoen, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Markande.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – KL Rahul

Batsmen – Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal (C), Sarfaraz Khan, Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma

All-Rounders – Ravi Ashwin, Hardik Pandya (VC)

Bowlers – Hardus Viljoen, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah.

Expert Advice:

Quinton de Kock is not in the greatest of nicks and KL Rahul could be a wise pick in the fantasy team. He has only been picked by 33 % teams so far and is due for a big score after a couple of failures.

With Bumrah and Malinga in MI’s bowling attack, Gayle might fail.

Probable Winners:

Mumbai Indians have the momentum with them and they more often tend to win matches on the trot when on the roll which make them the favourite for this game.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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