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Newcastle United have lost one of their first-team regulars to injury ahead of the trip to Milan, and a fresh report has revealed the exact number of games that he’s expected to miss.

Who is injured for Newcastle United?

Joe Willock, Javier Manquillo and Emil Krafth are all currently sidelined with injuries, but Eddie Howe did receive a boost with a few of his stars having returned from the treament room over the weekend.

During Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Brentford, Sven Botman, Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali all staged their own individual comebacks which is helpful considering that the northeast outfit are set to compete in their first Champions League fixture vs AC Milan at the San Siro this week.

However, Joelinton won’t be able to participate under the bright lights of Europe's elite competition because of a recurring knee injury that he first sustained during last month’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool, which saw him missing from the matchday squad for the recent win over Thomas Frank’s side.

The Magpies’ central midfielder was named as part of Brazil’s team during the international break alongside Bruno Guimaraes and he even featured as a substitute during both matches, but upon returning to the northeast, the 27-year-old has suffered a setback due to continually playing with his problem.

How long is Joelinton out for?

According to Newcastle World it goes from bad to worse, as Joelinton is expected to be on the sidelines for at least the “next six matches” after sustaining a knee injury during international duty for Brazil.

Speaking to the media, Howe previously said: “Joe had a recurrence of his knee injury playing for Brazil in the second game so he won’t be with us for a few weeks”, and the outlet claim that the earliest he’s expected to return to action is for the Premier League game vs Crystal Palace on October 21.

How many goals does Joelinton have for Newcastle?

Following his arrival at Newcastle, Joelinton has posted 33 contributions (22 goals and 11 assists) in 161 appearances, form which has previously seen him described as “immense” by journalist Josh Bunting, so the fact that he’ll be missing for over a month will be a massive blow to Howe.

The ROGON client, who earns £85k-per-week, has also recorded 12 shot-creating actions so far this season which is the second-highest total throughout the squad, via FBRef, not to mention the different dimension that he adds to the centre with his height and physical presence, standing at 6 foot 1.

In addition, Alianca’s native is a versatile operator having been deployed in seven various positions since the start of his career, including three roles in the midfield and even everywhere across the frontline, though this is another attribute that the manager will have to cope without having at his disposal.

Joelinton was named the club's Player of the Year for the 2021/22 season so it’s clear to see how much he’s appreciated by his fellow teammates, the staff and supporters, therefore, everyone associated with the club will be hoping for his return to action as soon as possible.

The Delhi Daredevils batsman said Ponting’s aggression has already helped the team build a mindset around winning T20 games

ESPNcricinfo staff02-Apr-2018

Delhi Daredevils coach Ricky Ponting’s aggression and urge to win has already given “goosebumps” in the team camp, according to batsman Shreyas Iyer.”He’s very aggressive and has a positive frame of mind,” Iyer said on Monday during the team camp. “When he gave a speech to all of us on the first day, it gave us goosebumps. His frame of mind was naturally about winning, everyone comes in and we talk a lot about process. When he came in, he had just one mindset at the time: that to win and he elaborated a lot on that.”He asks us to play our own game and not necessarily change our technique or skill. He has his way of preparing youngsters. It has just been three or four days since he has come in, we will get to learn a lot.”Iyer said Ponting’s approach to T20s was in stark contrast to that of Rahul Dravid, Daredevils’ former mentor. “Dravid is calm and cool, he likes to follow the process and nurture the kids. Ponting is opposite, but their frame of mind is the same. Both are equally good in their own way.”Iyer said the younger players would also benefit from the “tremendous experience” of their captain Gautam Gambhir. “It would be helpful to the team, since he has won two IPL titles,” Iyer said. “He’s really good in building the rapport with the youngsters. It will be a great learning experience to play under him.”On his own form, Iyer said having played a tournament in Mumbai prior to the IPL helped him find his tempo to a T20 innings. “It really helped me in terms of how to plan and build my innings,” Iyer said. “Considering the side we have right now, it will help me personally. I hope I will be able to carry forward the same experience in the IPL as well.”

سُئل الهولندي ماتياس دي ليخت، مدافع بايرن ميونخ عن مستقبله مع الفريق الألماني، وإمكانية رحيله في السوق الصيفي.

ويتواجد دي ليخت مع منتخب بلاده هولندا، للمشاركة في منافسات كأس أمم أوروبا “يورو 2024”.

وأفادت تقارير أن دي ليخت مرتبط بالانتقال إلى مانشستر يونايتد الإنجليزي، الذي يسعى للتعاقد معه.

وخلال مؤتمر صحفي، تلقى دي ليخت سؤالاً عن مستقبله وأجاب: “لقد قلت بالفعل أن هذا ليس الوقت المناسب لي للتفكير في الأمر”.

وأضاف: “نحن نلعب في بطولة أوروبا الآن وهذا مهم جدًا بالنسبة لي وللمنتخب الوطني، ولهذا السبب لا أستطيع أن أقول الآن ما أفكر به في هذا الموقف”.

وأكد: “لكن ما يمكنني قوله هو إنني لعبت الآن موسمي الثاني في بايرن ميونخ، وأنا سعيد للغاية، في الوقت الحالي، أركز على اليورو وبعد ذلك سنرى ما سيحدث”.

وانضم دي ليخت إلى بايرن ميونخ من صفوف يوفنتوس الإيطالي في صيف 2022، ويرتبط بعقد مع الفريق حتى 2027.

وخلال هذا الموسم، شارك دي ليخت في 22 مباراة مع بايرن ميونخ بالدوري الألماني وسجل هدفين.

وتفتح هولندا مشوارها في أمم أوروبا “يورو 2024” يوم الأحد بمواجهة أمام بولندا في الجولة الأولى لدور المجموعات.

🔴🇳🇱 Matthijs de Ligt on his future and links: “I've already said this is not the time for me to think about it”.

“But I've now played my second season at Bayern and I'm very happy. For now I'm focused on the Euros and then… we'll see what happens”. pic.twitter.com/YAxP9sUm15

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2024

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou could be "taking a big punt" at Spurs amid some recent news, according to journalist Dan Kilpatrick.

Which players have left Tottenham?

The north Londoners have reshaped their squad very well over the summer transfer window, with Spurs sealing the signings of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, young centre-back Ashley Phillips, defender Micky van de Ven, playmaker James Maddison, winger Manor Solomon, striker Alejo Veliz and Brennan Johnson.

Going the other way, star striker Harry Kane stood out as the most blockbuster departure from Tottenham, with the England international sealing a multi-million pound switch to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Alongside Kane, Sergio Reguilon, Joe Rodon, Djed Spence, Harry Winks, Alfie Devine, Troy Parrott and Dane Scarlett all sealed permanent or temporary moves elsewhere.

Tottenham also facilitated all of these transfers without the presence of a sporting director, something Postecoglou called "unusual".

“It's unusual,” Postecoglou said.

“If you look at the way the club's worked previously, [a sporting director has] always been in place. So that means it's different, which I assume won't be the case moving forward.

“Here, you've got both so you're going into a window where a lot of things that are usually embedded in this kind of period aren't there.”

Out of the window, Spurs also managed to offload both defender Davinson Sanchez and midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who have both joined Turkish side Galatasaray on permanent and loan deals respectively.

Tottenham will be glad to temporarily rid themselves of Ndombele's £200,000-per-week wages, while Sanchez's Spurs career took a downward trajectory since he joined from Ajax in 2017.

However, despite their transfers not exactly working out, reporter Kilpatrick has said the sale of Sanchez is a particularly big gamble.

Commenting before exit was officially confirmed, Kilpatrick wrote on X:

"If Spurs sell Sanchez, they're taking a big punt on Romero & VDV staying fit until Jan. But he obviously had no future under Postecoglou & deserves to go & play, so it makes sense to get a fee now. Would have been so much better to do it sooner and replace him obviously.

"In an ideal world, Phillips gets some minutes (as back up RCB, assuming Dier is not going to come back in) but doesn't have to start games & Spurs sign another senior CB early in January. But an injury at the back and their positive start could get hit the rocks quickly."

Will Spurs sign a defender in January?

For much of the summer window, Spurs were linked with another defensive signing after van de Ven, including Torino ace Perr Schuurs among others.

It is potentially realistic to believe the Lilywhites could plot another move for the 23-year-old in January, especially considering he could cost just £34 million to prise away from Serie A.

Everton could be preparing for a summer transfer market battle, as a new target emerges for Sean Dyche to challenge for.

The Blues have been linked with a host of talent already this window, with the side hoping to move away from their recent status of being a club on the fence between the Premier League and Championship.

Dyche led the Toffees to safety in the final game of the 2022/23 season, and with the opportunity there to strengthen this summer, the club could still see some new arrivals before the window shuts.

Who could Everton sign this summer?

It’s clear that the Blues are hoping to bolster their front line this window, with recent links to forward’s Wilfried Gnonto and Che Adams, who could both be handed an escape from the Championship.

Read the latest Everton transfer news HERE…

Another attacking talent has emerged as a potential target for Everton, with Fabrizio Romano naming Porto starlet Goncalo Borges as a player being eyed on Merseyside last week.

The renowned journalist stated that both the Toffees and West Ham are showing interest in the 22-year-old, who could be on the move this summer away from his home nation.

How good is Goncalo Borges?

Representing Porto’s B team, the intricate wide player is deployable on both the left and right side, providing a significant threat in the final third for his energetic approach to play from the flank.

Identified for his pace and efforts in possession by talent scout Jacek Kulig, as well as being likened to Bayern Munich sensation Serge Gnabry for his style, the youngster was once named by Kulig as part of the “superb” U19 Porto side that won the UEFA Youth League.

It’s little surprise that the Lisbon-born talent has generated interest from the Premier League, with him netting five goals and registering two assists in 17 league appearances for the B team last term.

For Everton, the £1.7m -rated winger could add significant strength to Dyche’s side, in areas that are expected to change this summer, with the future of Demarai Gray a continuing doubt.

In July, journalist Rob Dorsett claimed that Fulham had reached an agreement to sign the Jamaican from Everton, adding that Dyche wouldn’t sanction the move until the Blues had recruited a sufficient replacement.

The 27-year-old has scored just nine goals in the Premier League since his arrival at Goodison Park in 2021 and is identified as one of the more replaceable figures in Dyche’s set-up due to his inconsistencies.

By signing Borges, therefore, the Englishman could finally replace the former Leicester City winger, with a young talent that has the potential to reach new heights in the English top-flight in what could be an exciting individual challenge.

Described by scouting site Total Football Analysis as having a ‘very direct approach to dribbling’, the 22-year-old could be the ideal replacement for Gray, who excels in similar attributes.

One area of Gray’s play that has been inconsistent at Goodison is his end product in the final third, which Dyche could find relief in through the reported target, who has been praised for his strengths in playing ‘excellent balls into the area’.

With West Ham also eyeing the talent, Everton should strike fast if they are to capture the youngster, who could be a strong signing for the Toffees.

Arsenal bringing Napoli superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to the Emirates Stadium this window would be a signing for fans to 'get quite excited about', according to journalist Paul Brown.

Could Khvicha Kvaratskhelia really move to Arsenal this window?

According to FootballTransfers, Kvaratskhelia is a player that Arsenal have 'expressed interest' in this window and believe their possibilities of landing the Georgia international could be boosted if Victor Osimhen stays put at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

The report states that Arsenal have a 'pre-existing relationship' with Napoli's sporting director Mauro Meluso, who is believed to have recommended defender Jakob Kiwior to the Gunners when working as a consultant.

Last term, Kvaratskhelia, who was hailed as "unreal", was in exceptional form for Napoli as they secured the Scudetto for only the third time in their history, notching 14 goals and 17 assists in 43 appearances across in all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

Corriere dello Sport via ESPN claim that Newcastle United are keen on Kvaratskhelia and have even gone as far to submit a bid of £100 million for the tricky winger.

Nevertheless, it looks like Kvaratskhelia could be set to pen fresh terms at Napoli until the summer of 2028 with the option of a further 12 months in a contract renewal that would see the 22-year-old pick up around €1.3 million per campaign, as per Calciomercato.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Brown thinks that bringing Kvaratskhelia to the Premier League may be a 'risk' due to his lack of Premier League experience; however, thinks he would cause major excitement in north London if he was to pitch up in the capital to join Arsenal.

Brown told FFC: "He is someone who doesn't have Premier League experience and we saw with Mudryk, who Arsenal were also interested in, then he went to Chelsea and hasn't really settled or done much in the Premier League. There is a risk there, I think Arsenal might look at that and think, okay, we can't be paying a huge fee for somebody that in a similar bracket. It didn't work out for Mudryk, it might not work out for this guy either, but if he comes in and shows the sort of form that he did at Napoli, then I think Arsenal fans can get quite excited about him."

What now for Arsenal?

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has already flexed his muscles in the transfer market this window and has completed the signings of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz, as per Transfermarkt.

Continuing on with that trend, the Gunners have reportedly agreed a 'contract in principle' with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya; however, both parties are set for talks to thrash out a fee for the Spain international, as per The Evening Standard.

Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus is another target for Arsenal this summer, though Chelsea look to be ahead in the race to sign the Ghana international who could leave his current employers for a fee of around £40 million, according to The Independent.

In a separate report from The Independent, Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia remains a possibility at the Emirates, but Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are firmly in the mix for his signature.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to secure a big in-house agreement, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.

Who have been linked with exits at Molineux?

Over the course of the last few months, all three players in question have been linked with moves elsewhere as Wolves continue to endure a tumultuous summer transfer window.

In the case of Neto, Sporting Clube de Portugal have expressed an interest in taking the Portugal international on loan for the 2023/24 campaign and is said to be 'very well regarded' by the Lisbon giants, as per A Bola.

Football Insider claim that Arsenal had considered an approach for the £50k-a-week ace earlier. However, it remains to be seen whether they would re-ignite their attraction towards Neto after bringing in Kai Havertz from Chelsea.

Nunes has been mooted with a potential transfer to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, as per L'Equipe transcribed via Sports Mole and also Liverpool in recent months as his stock continues to rise. Contractually, the deep-lying midfielder is tied to the Old Gold until the summer of 2027 and earns around £85,000 per week at Molineux, according to Capology.

Kilman has also garnered attention this window from Serie A giants Napoli, who saw a £30 million bid rebuffed for the former Maidenhead United defender last month, as per Telegraph Sport.

Earning a modest £15,000 per week at Wolves, Kilman and his current employers are said to have opened dialogue over improved terms to fight off keen suitors, this off-season, as per The Express & Star.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, talkSPORT reporter Crook thinks that Wolves boss Lopetegui will be doing everything he can to keep the trio around despite prying eyes from elsewhere.

Crook stated: Liverpool bid on Nunes in the January transfer window, but they seem to be targeting other midfielders.

"Neto, we know that Arsenal have liked in the past, but if you look at that forward area now with Kai Havertz coming in, where is he going to play? Do they need him? Probably not.

"Kilman, the interest from Napoli was real. I think Lopetegui has made it pretty clear, maybe that's why he's coming out and saying what he has, that he doesn't want to lose him, I think he will probably end up being captain if he stays.

"So, I think they're really hopeful that he will sign a new contract."

What now for Wolverhampton Wanderers?

The fears of a Kilman exit won't be over yet and it remains to be seen as to what the club will decide should another offer come in, with Napoli now eyeing up a loan-to-buy offer for the centre-back.

Spanish coach Lopetegui will be aiming to bulk out his squad by adding some additional bodies before the end of the window, though he has been hamstrung quite severely since the start of play in the market due to the Old Gold's well-documented financial issues.

Nevertheless, recruitment will be a priority of urgency at Molineux and Stuttgart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos has been eyed as a potential defensive reinforcement, according to The Sun.

Scotland international Che Adams has emerged as a target for Wolves and Southampton are reportedly bracing themselves for incoming bids amid further competition from Everton and Bournemouth to secure his signature, as per Football Insider.

Conversely, Wolves now look set to miss out on Bristol City talent Alex Scott after news broke that Bournemouth have swooped in to acquire the Guernsey-born playmaker, as per Telegraph Sport.

Chelsea have "sent an official bid" to Brighton & Hove Albion for their number two goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, and consider him a "cheaper and smart option" in the market, claims transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

Is Robert Sanchez joining Chelsea this summer?

It looks like it could be the end of the road for Kepa Arrizabalaga at Stamford Bridge this summer, or at the very least, he'll have to battle it out with his fellow countryman for the number one spot next season.

According to The Athletic, Brighton's Sanchez was left at home during pre-season to sort out a move away from the Amex and has since been the subject of an offer from Mauricio Pochettino's side this week.

With the departure of Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabia earlier in the window and the fact that Kepa has never truly lived up to his astonishing price tag, the Pensioners have needed a new man between the sticks for some time now.

Read the latest Chelsea transfer news HERE…

While the price for the twice-capped Spaniard hasn't been revealed, it is unlikely to be too dear as he has been relegated to a bench role since March of this year, and with just two years remaining on his £25,000-a-week deal, the club are eager to sell him, per transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

He explained the situation on his YouTube channel, saying:

"Chelsea have sent an official bid today [Monday] to Brighton for Robert Sanchez, the goalkeeper. Yes, Chelsea always had his name in the list; even when Onana was mentioned internally as a possibility, Robert Sanchez has always been considered as a cheaper and smart option, and Chelsea decided to bid for Robert Sanchez.

"I will let you know about the amount, but at the moment, Chelsea prefers to keep things quiet because of their relationship with Brighton. But this deal, first of all, is very concrete because the player wants the move.

"So Brighton want Sanchez to leave and Sanchez wants to go to Chelsea, he's been very clear. So, negotiations are ongoing, but very positive feelings."

How good is Robert Sanchez?

While it has certainly been a tough year for the Spaniard, with his game time being almost half of what it was the season beforehand, last year still wasn't quite as bad as some people may believe.

Across his 23 Premier League games last season, the 25-year-old made 2.1 saves per game, maintained a passing accuracy of 74.7% and averaged a match rating of 6.42, per WhoScored.

Unfortunately, he also conceded 1.3 goals a game, and his season rating was his lowest since making his debut for the Seagulls in the 2020/21 season.

With Brighton's tactical approach being so heavily reliant on a goalkeeper that is exceptional with the ball at his feet, it's easy to see why Steele was brought in to replace the Spanish international, as he averaged a passing accuracy of 88% in the second half of the season.

That said, his fortunes might have turned somewhat with the departure of Graham Potter, as the Englishman was a huge fan, heaping praise on him following a standout performance against Burnley:

"He is a monster in terms of his physicality. He's not just big, but he is powerful, he is fast.

"In terms of attributes as a goalkeeper, he has got everything to be a top goalkeeper."

However, even with that ringing endorsement from the former Chelsea coach, should the Champions League-chasing Blues be opting for Brighton's number two keeper, especially when it looks like Arsenal could be about to sign David Raya?

Is it a stroke of genius from the west Londoners or an unnecessary gamble? We'll just have to wait and see on this one.

Liverpool are "actively working" on bringing Romeo Lavia to Anfield despite there being "nothing advanced" between the Reds and Southampton at present, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Is Lavia joining Liverpool?

Jurgen Klopp has barely had a moment to catch his breath this summer. Alongside sporting director and compatriot Jorg Schmadtke, the Reds boss has been busy in the transfer window already and his hectic schedule shows no signs of slowing down as the beginning of the season edges closer.

Liverpool have already signed Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai having lost Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and Roberto Firmino on free transfers.

The Reds have also been busy finalising loan deals for a number of the club's young prospects including Fabio Carvalho, Sepp van den Berg and Calvin Ramsay.

But Klopp has already made it clear that he is far from done in the market as his squad still looks some way from being able to rediscover the blistering form exhibited in previous seasons.

With Jordan Henderson having all but left for Al Ettifaq and Fabinho potentially on his way to Saudi Arabia too, Klopp will need to bolster his midfield even further in the transfer window.

Therefore, Liverpool's interest in Romeo Lavia could materialise into a transfer this summer, with the 19-year-old Southampton midfielder destined for a return to the Premier League off the back of a wonderful season on the south coast.

According to transfer expert Romano, Liverpool are still working on a deal to bring the Belgian to Anfield but there are is nothing concrete in place between the Reds and Southampton.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "Mentioning Liverpool, let me say again that nothing is advanced in terms of bids and club to club negotiation, but Liverpool keep working on Romeo Lavia deal.

"Liverpool are keeping contacts with his agent, are still discussing to understand the final price tag. Southampton always wanted around £50m but Liverpool are still hoping for a different fee at the end of the story. So, Liverpool are still there for Romeo Lavia. He's not the only target but for sure he's a target and is a concrete one."

He added: "Liverpool actively working on that on player side. Let's see what happens on that one."

Links with Lavia had gone somewhat quiet in recent days but this will come as positive news to Liverpool fans hopeful of securing the teenager's signature this summer.

Lavia would be an obvious replacement for Fabinho should he leave the club and at 19-years-old could be a starter for the Reds for years and years to come, but Klopp may have to fend off interest from Chelsea and Arsenal to land his target.

How good is Lavia?

Lavia made 29 Premier League appearances for Southampton last season following his arrival from Manchester City and continually shone in an often pitiful Saints side.

A defensive midfielder with a great reading of the game, Lavia averaged 2.43 tackles, 1.9 blocks and 1.34 interceptions per 90 minutes in the league last season, despite often being left woefully exposed by those around him.

At times he was required to be one-man midfield and performed admirably in such a role, especially given it was his debut season in the Premier League, and the one-cap international averaged a 6.8 Sofascore rating last campaign.

At 19-years-old he may not be ready to start 40+ games for Liverpool next season, which is one dilemma Klopp faces if he brings the inexperienced prodigy to Merseyside, but his potential makes him a tantalising prospect at a relatively low price point.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have slumped at the business end of the tournament. They need to win against the rampaging Mumbai Indians for a start, and hope Kings XI’s results go in their favour

The Preview by Sreshth Shah07-May-2017Match factsSunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians
Hyderabad, May 8, 2017
Start time 2000 local (1430 GMT)Head-to-headOverall: The two teams have faced off nine times and Mumbai Indians lead the battle 5-4.This season: Nitish Rana and Krunal Pandya shepherded Mumbai chase in a four-wicket win at the Wankhede.Form guide

Sunrisers Hyderabad (fourth): lost to Rising Pune Supergiant by 12 runs, lost to Delhi Daredevils by six wickets, defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 48 runs
Mumbai Indians (first): defeated Daredevils by 146 runs, defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets, defeated Gujarat Lions in the Super Over

In the newsSunrisers, who have lost their previous two games, will go back to being without Ashish Nehra. Team mentor VVS Laxman, confirmed on Saturday that the bowler – who left the field after bowling 1.1 overs on Saturday – is injured. Laxman said the hamstring pull Nehra suffered was not on the same leg he had had operated last year. It will be assessed on Monday. Mohammed Siraj will likely be Nehra’s replacement.For Mumbai Indians, Jos Buttler is set to leave for national duty. Lendl Simmons has made himself the obvious choice in his place. Mumbai will miss Krunal Pandya once more. The allrounder hasn’t recovered and is not travelling with the team. Karn Sharma is expected to keep his place.Qualification scenarioWith Kings XI’s loss on Sunday, the most they can get to is 16 points. Sunrisers, currently on 13 points, can push past them and into the playoffs if they win both their remaining matches.Mumbai Indians are through to the playoffs. For a guaranteed top-two finish, Mumbai need to win two of their last three games. If Mumbai win one, their net run rate may still be good enough to get them two goes at the final. If they lose on Monday, Delhi Daredevils will be out of the IPL. But if they win, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rising Pune Supergiant will be through.The likely XIsSunrisers Hyderabad 1 David Warner (capt), 2 Shikhar Dhawan, 3 Kane Williamson, 4 Yuvraj Singh, 5 Moises Henriques, 6 Naman Ojha (wk), 7 Bipul Sharma, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 Mohammed Siraj, 10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11 Siddarth Kaul
Mumbai Indians 1 Parthiv Patel (wk), 2 Lendl Simmons, 3 Nitish Rana, 4 Rohit Sharma (capt), 5 Kieron Pollard, 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Karn Sharma, 8 Harbhajan Singh, 9 Mitchell McClenaghan, 10 Lasith Malinga, 11 Jasprit Bumrah

Strategy puntExpect Mumbai Indians to give the new ball to Lasith Malinga and Harbhajan Singh. Harbhajan has gone at less than six in the Powerplay this, and he has dismissed Warner thrice in the IPL. Malinga has removed Dhawan four times.Stats that matterMumbai’s win-loss ratio of 4.5 is their best in any IPL season. Harbhajan Singh has taken only eight wickets in nine games but has an economy of 5.82 this season. He has not gone at an economy of more than 6.75 in any match this season. Harbhajan’s economy in the Powerplay (5.12) is the best among all bowlers (minimum four overs). Shikhar Dhawan has picked up pace and form as the tournament has progressed. In his first five games, Dhawan scored 135 runs at a strike-rate of 112.50. Over the last six games, Dhawan has hit 253 runs at a strike-rate of 136.02. In their last five games, Sunrisers’ opening pair of Warner and Dhawan average 75.80 runs for the first wicket. The duo have scored four 50+ partnerships. Two of them have been partnerships of more than a hundred. Parthiv Patel has been dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar five times. Yuvraj Singh struggles against Harbhajan; he has scored 45 runs off 58 balls against him.