Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma praised his side for an "excellent fightback" against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2021 game on Tuesday.
Andre Russell's maiden T20 fifer went in vain as KKR lost the plot from a comfortable position to go down by 10 runs against MI.
Sharma also took a moment to applaud all the players who took part in the fitness session after MI’s loss in the tournament opener. He said they take a lot of pride in that.
Chris Gayle is considered one of the most dangerous batsmen in the history of T20 cricket.
KKR look all set to face the defending champions, who in all likelihood will behave like a wounded tiger after encountering an opening game loss.
KKR might go for an unchanged starting lineup after their win against SRH, but MI may make a change or two.
Kolkata Knight Riders have lost 21 out of 27 encounters against the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
Harshal Patel took his first five-wicket haul as Royal Challengers Bangalore started IPL 2021 on a high.
The IPL 2021 got off to a great start with Royal Challengers Bangalore registering a tense two-wicket win against Mumbai Indians in Chennai.
Harshal Patel was sensational with the ball for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of IPL 2021 against Mumbai Indians.