The matches of the first round of Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 have already been completed. The second round of matches between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) started at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Mumbai Indians (MI), who have made a great start to their campaign, will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, April 4.
Ahead of MI’s second match, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has joined the squad in Delhi and is expected to be available for MI’s next match against DC. The five-time champions won their first IPL game since 2012 by defeating KKR by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium last Sunday. Santner’s arrival in the team will give a big boost to the team.
Mitchell Santner will take place?
MI will look to continue their winning momentum and look for a win in the next game against DC. The bowling of Mumbai Indians will be a matter of concern as the team is largely dependent on Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult has not been at his best in the first game.
Mitchell Santner will bring a lot of balance to the team as he has been an excellent bowler in T20 cricket and can bat lower down the order. The Kiwi captain also took the Black Caps to the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, but lost against India.
Mitchell Santner has been a better player with the bat and has been scoring runs towards the end of the innings. He can replace Allah Ghazanfar in the team, as the Afghanistan spinner did not have a good performance against KKR in the first game and gave away 51/0 in his four overs.
Many more to follow……
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