Mumbai take on jittery Delhi today

MUMBAI, Apr 8:  On a high after beating two-time champions Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians would look to keep the momentum going when they lock horns with a jittery Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League match here tomorrow.
The Ricky Ponting-led side shrugged off the two-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their opening match to snatch a nine-run win against the Chennai team.
While Mumbai Indians have the all-round ability to test any side, they have been patchy in their batting so far.
Against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai lost the opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Ponting inside the first 20 balls with the former getting a first ball duck.
Mumbai would expect the duo to display some of their renowned strokeplay in the first home match after missing out in Chennai.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik will look to continue his good form along with big-hitting West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard who proved his mettle with a match winning performance of 38-ball 57 in the previous game.
Local boy Rohit Sharma will be hoping to find some form after consecutive failures, while Ambati Rayudu would be eager to score after managing only 25 runs in the two games.
Mumbai’s bowling looks formidable and the pace attack will be bolstered by the return of Sri Lankan pace spearhead Lasith Malinga, who missed the first two games due to a sore back.
Newcomer Jaspreet Bumrah emerged as the surprise performer against Royal Challengers Bangalore with an impressive three for 32, while Munaf Patel put his experience to good use, scalping three for 29 against Chennai. (PTI)

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