IPL 2017: KXIP vs MI, 5 things that went wrong for Kings XI Punjab

#3 Lack of proper bowling plans

Sandeep Sharma was not able to strike with the new-ball this time around

Right from the outset, Mumbai’s opening duo of Parthiv Patel and Jos Buttler remained intent on laying into Punjab’s bowling attack. Acknowledging that the chase required a fiery foundation, they showed no mercy to the seamers.

Kings XI’s seam attack comprising of Ishant Sharma, Mohit Sharma and Sandeep Sharma paid the price for erring in length. With the surface allowing no margin for error, the bowlers had to stick to their plans and stay away from the hitting zone. However, the three fast bowlers were lacklustre in their approach. Even as the openers carved away at the target, they appeared to be bereft of ideas.