Hardik, who took over as MI captain instead of seasoned India skipper Rohit Sharma, did not have a great begin to his captaincy debut for Mumbai, who misplaced to Gujarat by 6 runs.
Opting to bowl first in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) of their second recreation, Hardik stated that they nonetheless have 13 video games in hand and have to do the best issues.
“We’re going to bowl first. Appears to be like like a great monitor, we have been stable within the final recreation. Did not plan correctly, that price us the sport. 13 video games to go, we have to hold doing the best issues. We’re optimistic and searching ahead to the problem,” Hardik stated after successful the toss.
MI made one change to their taking part in XI as they introduced in younger South African pacer Kwena Maphaka instead of Englishman Luke Wooden.
“Simply making an attempt to spend time with all of the gamers. Attending to know them higher. One change, Luke misses out, Maphaka is available in,” Hardik added.
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SRH skipper Pat Cummins, who appeared fairly optimistic regardless of dropping the toss, stated that the gang and circumstances would assist the crew within the match.
“Appears to be like like a great wicket. Not too upset. It is a powerful match, the gang and circumstances will assist. A few modifications. Head is available in for Jansen. Natarajan has a niggle, Unadkat is available in. We obtained an excellent squad, the 11 or 12 gamers taking part in tonight obtained to present their all the things,” Cummins stated on the toss.
