IPL 7 is commencing from Abu Dhabhi today. The year passed by is marred with many controversies from alleged arrest of three Rajasthani Royal players. Also media has put many questions on the kind of money spent in IPL. The whole concept of IPL is now under threat.
Well keeping everything aside, let us focus on IPL 7. Today it is between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians are defending champions and would like to consolidate their position. On the other side, Kolkata Knight Riders would like to put up their best bet this season for win.
On papers, I personally feel that Kolkata Knight Riders has better chances to win today's contest. The top order though is a bit weak. Gambhir and Kallis are not the ones who can take you beyong 170-180 runs score. Only Uthappa possesses the fire. But I think that will easily be compensated by their middle order which has players like Yusuf Pathan who can accelerate the game, at will, especially during death. The bowling department, especially Spin attack is very good with the likes of Naraine, Piyush, Yusuf and M Morkel in the kitty.
Mumbai Team has strong top order with likes of M Hussey and Rohit Sharma. Though after them, there exists a void which is only filled by K. Pollard. The bowling attack is led by Malinga - the great stinger along with Ojha and Pollard.
I feel that if Kolkata Knight Riders get the chance to bat first, it will be an advantage for them as they can easily choke a team through their restrictive bowling attack.
Whatever be the outcome, the great festival of cricket is about to begin!!! Mr. Modi, Mr. Gandhi and Mr. Kejriwal, please be aside for a moment. Give this festival a moment of glory it needs
