IPL 2023: Predicting 3 bowlers who could pick up the most wickets in today's MI vs SRH encounter

In their final game of the group stage, Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 69 of IPL 2023. The match will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, May 21.

This will be the second fixture between the two sides this season, with MI beating SRH in Hyderabad by 14 runs earlier in the campaign.

Mumbai will be eyeing two crucial points in order to stay in the hunt for the playoffs. If they fail to win today, the five-time champions will be eliminated from the tournament.

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SunRisers, meanwhile, are placed 10th in the standings with only four wins from 13 games. While they were one of the first teams to be out of contention for the playoffs, the Orange Army will look to end their campaign with a win and spoil MI's party.

As MI and SRH gear up for their second group-stage clash in IPL 2023, it is important to consider the bowlers who could make a significant impact.

On that note, let's take a shot at predicting three bowlers who could pick up the most wickets in today's match between MI and SRH.

#3 Jason Behrendorff - MI

Jason Behrendorff pumped up after a wicket vs GT [IPLT20]

With all three first-choice pacers in Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer and Jhye Richardson not available, MI have found a new star in Jason Behrendorff.

The tall left-armer, who has the ability to make the new ball talk, has been able to inflict crucial blows for Mumbai early on in the innings.

Remarkably, Behrendorff has gone wicketless just once in the nine games he has played in the tournament so far. The Australian pacer has taken 14 wickets, averaging an impressive 21.57. Furthermore, his strike rate of 13.71 demonstrates his effectiveness in taking wickets at regular intervals.

Swing bowlers have generally found help in Mumbai early on, and Behrendorff will be used as a wicket-taking option by Rohit Sharma against SRH.

#2 Bhuvneshwar Kumar - SRH

Bhuvneshwar Kumar appealing for SRH [IPLT20]

It was a rare off-day for Bhuvneshwar Kumar against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when Virat Kohli took him to the cleaners en route to his century.

However, with a plethora of experience behind him, Bhuvneshwar will be expected to put that out of his head and spearhead SRH's bowling unit against MI.

Prior to the game against RCB, Bhuvneshwar took a fantastic five-wicket haul against the table-topping Gujarat Titans (GT).

The 33-year-old also enjoys an excellent record against Mumbai, having taken 20 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 19.2 and an excellent economy rate of just over 6.5.

Hyderabad will hope that Bhuvneshwar continues his impressive form against MI and helps them end a disappointing campaign on a high.

#1 Piyush Chawla - MI

Piyush Chawla has been remarkable for MI [IPLT20]

A highly underrated bowler, Piyush Chawla has been a fantastic addition to the Mumbai franchise this year. The crafty leg-spinner, who delivers important blows in the middle overs, has been a crucial component of MI's bowling attack.

With 20 scalps at an average of 19.15, Chawla is currently the joint-third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

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Whenever Rohit Sharma has been in need of a wicket, he has turned to Chawla and the experienced tweaker has delivered more often than not.

The all-time third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 177 scalps, the 34-year-old will want to continue his impressive run with the ball and help MI gain an upper hand in this all-important encounter.