IPL 2017, SRH vs MI: 5 things that went wrong for Mumbai Indians

Modified May 09, 2017 00:22 IST

Image result for srh sportskeeda — Sunrisers Hyderabad completely outclassed the Mumbai Indians to keep their playoff aspirations alive

#4 Questionable captaincy by Rohit

Image result for Mcclenaghan MI sportskeeda — Rohit needed to go all out with McClenaghan and Bumrah but he didn’t

Rohit is usually sharp with his captaincy but he made quite a few tactical mistakes. Firstly, choosing to bat first was a gift to SRH but the decision could be justified as an experiment to prepare for the playoffs.

But taking McClenaghan off after he picked up David Warner’s wicket with his first delivery was probably a mistake. Similarly, he saved Bumrah and McClenaghan for the end when he had hardly any runs to defend. That meant more overs for Malinga and that never let the pressure build on the batsmen.

Even towards the end, Malinga bowled the 17^th over when it should have been Bumrah who was given a chance to work some magic with 18 runs still to defend. One might also argue that picking an off-colour Malinga ahead of Johnson was a bad move, given the former has struggled this season.

About the author

And I prayed when Sachin bowled the final over against SA. And I smiled when Goran finally won the Wimbledon. And I wept when Zidane had to walk out. And I jumped when Bryant dunked. And I..and I..and I...sports..and I live to feel what they go through on the field.

Know More

Get real-time updates on IPL 2025, live scores, IPL Prediction, match schedule, points table,Result & squad -CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS