IPL 2019: Match 9, KXIP vs MI – Predicted top performer based on stats and records for Fantasy Cricket

Mumbai Indians (MI), following their defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Mumbai, came back strongly with a victory by six runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Luck also favoured them to some extent as the on-field umpire S Ravi failed to spot a no-ball by Lasith Malinga, who bowled a beautiful Yorker to left-handed batsman Shivam Dube.

On the other end, Punjab have had a controversial journey after the mankading incident in Jaipur. The Ravi Ashwin-led team lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and would be keen to make amends against Mumbai at the PCA Stadium in Mohali in the first of tomorrow’s doubleheader. However, in order to win, they have to counter Lasith Malinga, who is predicted to be the top performer of the game.

Record against the opposition (KXIP):

The veteran fast bowler has a more than decent record against KXIP. He has plied his trade in 13 matches where he has picked up 22 wickets at an average of 18.90 and a strike-rate of 14.1 S/R. He also has a four-wicket haul to his name.

Record at the venue (PCA Stadium, Mohali):

In the T20 format at this venue, Malinga has played 4 matches and notched 7 wickets at an average of 17. Moreover, he got those wickets at an S/R of 13.7.

T20 innings at this venue – 2/31, 2/24, 2/36, 1/28

Recent form:

In his last 6 innings in Twenty20 cricket, Malinga has figures of  0/47 (4), 0/40 (4), 1/26 (4), 2/11 (4), 1/20 (4), 2/14 (3).

Dream11 Scenario:

The experienced campaigner costs 8.5 credits in the bowler’s category and is picked by 17% of teams. His low popularity is for the reason that he didn’t quite perform against the Challengers, having not picked up a single wicket and also going for quite a few with the ball.

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