Mumbai Indians have lost three consecutive matches in IPL 2024. Mumbai's next match will be played against Delhi Capitals. There is good news for MI before this match. The team's strong batsman Suryakumar Yadav has returned. Surya was injured in the series against South Africa. After Surya's return, Mumbai's middle order will become much stronger. But after Surya's entry, one player's card is certain to be cut.
Naman Dhir's place in danger!
Suryakumar is an Indian player, hence an Indian player will be out of the playing-11. Naman Dhir's place is in danger with Surya's return. Naman's performance this season has not been anything special so far. He has scored 50 runs in 3 matches at an average of just 16.67. In the last match against Rajasthan Royals, he could not even open his account and became the victim of a golden duck. Earlier, he had played an inning of 30 runs in 14 balls against Hyderabad. He scored 20 runs off 10 balls in MI's first match of the season.
Mumbai lost three consecutive matches
The return of Suryakumar Yadav will strengthen the middle order of Mumbai Indians. MI's performance so far in IPL 2024 has been disappointing. The franchise has played 3 matches and lost all. The team is at the last position in the points table with a net run rate of -1.423. Now NCA has given permission to Suryakumar Yadav to play. In such a situation, he can be seen playing in the match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. This match will be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Surya has been away from cricket for a long time
Surya is away from international cricket since December 2023. He was injured in the series against South Africa. After which he underwent sports hernia surgery. After about 4 months of recovery, he is ready to return. Talking about Suryakumar's performance in IPL, he has scored 3249 runs in 39 matches at an average of 32.17 and strike rate of 143.32. During this period he has scored 21 half-centuries and 1 century. Suryakumar Yadav's highest score in IPL is 103* runs.