#3 Absence of Ben Stokes
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As if Mumbai were not short of advantages already, Ben Stokes will not be available for the playoffs as he has flown back home to join his national team ahead of England's three-match ODI series against South Africa which starts on May 24.
That could be a turning point in Pune’s fortunes as Stokes had repaid every penny of the investment made in him in the recent games. The England all-rounder was in scintillating form this season — with both bat and ball.
In 10 matches, he slammed 283 runs, which included one century and one half-century. He also picked up 10 wickets with the ball this season. And not to forget his acrobatic fielding efforts – remember the catch he took to send back Mohammed Shami?
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