Stung Mumbai target revival at new home

Match facts

Sunday, May 15, 2016 Start time 2000 local (1430 GMT)

Big Picture

This is usually the time when Mumbai Indians make a frenetic dash for a playoff spot from the lower rungs of the table. Mumbai have started well this season, and despite a few stumbles, they are in with a chance to make the top four. Their recent performances, however, would be a concern, especially at Visakhapatnam, which was assigned as their ‘home’ ground after the IPL was forced to move out of Maharashtra.

Mumbai have lost both matches at their new home by big margins, having struggled to cope with a sluggish surface that has fettered their stroke-makers. Rohit Sharma might not admit it, but the batting has been too reliant on him. With only two games to go and a congested points table to negotiate, Mumbai would need Nitish Rana and Krunal Pandya to step up.

Delhi Daredevils, on the other hand, have had a remarkable season, but have stuttered a bit because of injuries and a flurry of changes to their regular XI. With most of the support staff having worked with Rajasthan Royals in the past, they might remember how odd tinkering perhaps cost the team a playoff spot two years ago. Now is the time for them to zero in on a settled line up.

Form guide

Mumbai Indians LWLWW (last five matches, most recent first)Delhi Daredevils WLLWW

In the spotlight

Ambati Rayudu has a crisis manager for Mumbai this season. He has either set the innings up at the top of the order or held it together after the loss …

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