IPL 6: Match 58 – PWI vs MI – A statistical preview
In the five matches played between these two teams, Mumbai Indians have won four of those fixtures. Earlier in the season, when these two teams met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, MI posted 183 riding on captain Rohit Sharma’s knock of 50 runs off 30 balls, and then restricted the visitors to 142, winning by an impressive margin of 41 runs.
Rohit Sharma has smashed 25 sixes in this season, second only to Chris Gayle, who has 40 sixes to his name.
Since their IPL debut in 2011, Pune Warriors have lost 32 matches, winning just 10.
Kieron Pollard has the most caught and bowled dismissals – 13 – in T20 cricket.
Mumbai Indians prefer to bat first, as of the nine matches they have batted first this season, they have won seven.
Mumbai have posted six scores of 150 or more while batting first. The Mumbai Indians also have scored the most 50-plus partnerships this season – 15. Meanwhile, Pune Warriors India have conceded the most 50-plus partnerships – 14.
What’s next in store for teams: Pune Warriors India will travel to Ranchi to take on the Kolkata Knight riders on May 15.
The Mumbai Indians meanwhile will have a short journey home as they to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 13.