<img title="Lasith Malinga" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/apr/29Lasith-Malinga.jpg" alt="Lasith Malinga" /> Lasith Malinga
Buoyed by their heady performance against the star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday, Gujarat Lions are taking on Mumbai Indians, who are on a roll irrespective of Monday's surprising loss to Rising Pune Supergiant, in their own den today.
"RCB is a strong team. If we can outclass them in batting, bowling and fielding, there is no reason why we can't beat Mumbai Indians," said a leading Lions player.
The win over RCB was fashioned by Andrew Tye, Basil Thampi and Ravindra Jadeja. Tye is having a ball in the ongoing IPL since the Lions discovered his potential and Thampi, who has generated excitement and hope with his raw talent, are bound to test the Mumbai Indians batsmen.
Though both teams are armed with some very capable pace bowlers and spinners, it is the batsmen who will play a decisive role on a Rajkot track which has much to offer to those willing to stay in, use their feet and execute their shots well.
Parthiv backs Malinga PTI adds: Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel backed Sri Lankan medium pacer Lasith Malinga, saying that the team is not losing sleep over his form.
"He is coming out of injury. He has been proven match winner in both levels - international as well as IPL - and we are not worried about his form. I am sure Malinga will come back strongly," Patel told reporters yesterday.
Patel also praised Jasprit Bumrah, who he captains in Gujarat Ranji Trophy team, saying: "He has now become a much improved bowler. He is improving his game every year since he started playing for Gujarat in Ranji Trophy. He has done well for both Gujarat and Mumbai Indians."

Buoyed by their heady performance against the star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday, Gujarat Lions are taking on Mumbai Indians, who are on a roll irrespective of Monday's surprising loss to Rising Pune Supergiant, in their own den today

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Buoyed by their heady performance against the star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday, Gujarat Lions are taking on Mumbai Indians, who are on a roll irrespective of Monday's surprising loss to Rising Pune Supergiant, in their own den today

IPL 2017: Battle of batters expected in Rajkot today

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