Hardik Pandya's presence will certainly be a boost for the defending champions who take on a strong opposition in Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Hardik Pandya has not been a part of the MI lineup so far in the ongoing UAE leg of IPL 2021, which has definitely impacted their fortunes.
KKR skipper Eoin Morgan has gone with the same team that recorded a triumph against RCB, with Rohit Sharma back in the MI lineup.
The availability of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya will certainly be a boost for MI who recently suffered a defeat against CSK.
Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the ship for Chennai Super Kings after they were reduced to 24 for 4 at the end of the powerplay.
The absence of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya is certainly an area of concern for MI fans, with the players capable of winning games single-handedly.
One of the most successful leaders in the history of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni led the nation on to a triumph in the maiden edition of the T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka won valuable ICC Cricket World Cup Super League points with a three-wicket DLS method victory in the final ODI against India in Colombo.
Hardik Pandya is amongst the senior members of the second-string Indian side that was selected for the limited-overs series in Sri Lanka.
Former India international Mohammad Kaif believes the India side set to face Sri Lanka from Friday (July 18) are a very strong unit.