IPL 2019: One change which each team needs to make before their second game

Mumbai Indians - Play Lasith Malinga instead of Ben Cutting

Bumrah's injury could affect Mumbai a lot. (Image Courtesy: IPLT20)

Mumbai Indians have said that their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah remains a doubt for their next two games, Thursday in Bangalore versus RCB and then on Sunday against KXIP. But luckily, Lasith Malinga will be available for selection and he should replace Ben Cutting in the side.

Malinga could try and replicate his successes in the past though it won't be easy. He has revived his career and could actually do well for Mumbai this season. If Bumrah plays, Malinga and he should form a great combination but if he doesn't Mumbai will be forced to make a change.

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Rajasthan Royals - Use Shreyas Gopal to the maximum

Unadkat was really poor with the ball the last match. (Image Courtesy: IPLT20)

The Rajasthan Royals were at the receiving end of a surprising end to Jos Buttler's innings which led to their eventual defeat. While their middle order needs to be more mature, a bigger problem lies in how they handle their bowlers. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane mixed things up well at the start but lost the plot after sending Jaydev Unadkat to bowl.

He was given 3 overs despite knowing that he wasn't in the best of form and with lack of pace in his bowling, the ball just sat up for the batsmen to smash him to all parts of the ground.

Shreyas Gopal was used for just one over but this must not be the case against SRH. Hyderabad certainly supports the spinners and Gopal is a very experienced domestic cricketer who bowled well last season. RR need to use their bowling resources well and back the bowlers who're in good rhythm.