It is the first home game of VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) who have endured one win and a defeat on the road. Their opponents Mumbai Indians (MI) must be thrilled on having defeated the Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their backyard. The win meant the Mumbai Indians were off the mark in the VIVO IPL 2019 points table. R Ashwin-led Punjab made plenty of changes in the last game, and there are issues pertaining to the balance of the side. They will need to make up their minds quickly on whether to play an extra batsman or a bowler. In comparison there, Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians know their best eleven and look solid in every department. Let us look at the five players that can have the maximum impact on the game. KXIP vs MI, Match 9 Preview: Battered Kings XI Punjab Look to Bounce Back Against Mumbai Indians.

Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)

Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians (Photo Credits: IANS)

The Mumbai Indian skippers made 48 in Bangalore and showed some of his trademark shots. His capability to make the players bat around him means he is the main pillar in their batting. He has been below par coming into the IPL, but a few innings like the last one and Rohit Sharma would be dominating the league once again. Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians Live Cricket Score 9th T20 Match.

Yuvraj Singh (Mumbai Indians)

Yuvraj Singh of Mumbai Indians (Photo Credits: IANS)

His stint in the middle may have been short in the last game, but those three crunching sixes did tell us about how high Yuvraj Singh’s confidence is at the moment. A game changer in the middle order, Yuvraj Singh will relish playing against his first franchisee of the IPL and that too on his home ground in Punjab.

Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians)

Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians (Photo Credits: IANS)

The whole country was anxious when Jasprit Bumrah fell on the floor clutching his shoulder in the first game, but he made comeback and in style against RCB. Bowling against some of the best batsman in the modern game, Bumrah picked up three wickets to prove why he is one of the best in business at the moment.

David Miller (Kings XI Punjab)

David Miller of Kings XI Punjab (Photo Credits: IANS)

The South African made good use of the chance he got in Kolkata blasting his way to a well-made half-century. David Miller in form is a nightmare for the opposition because he is equally good against both spin and pace. Punjab will be hoping he can score big against the Mumbai Indians.

Andrew Tye (Kings XI Punjab)

Andrew Tye of Kings XI Punjab (Photo Credits: IANS)

One of the star performers from the last season, Andre Tye is some sort of a T20 specialist who has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Against a top side like that of the Mumbai Indians, he will have to use all his experience in stopping the visitors' pile on the runs.

Since this being the first game of the weekend doubleheader, the due factor will not have the impact it usually has in Mohali. Expect both the teams to bat well, and this could once again be a case of the game decided by depth bowling.

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