IPL 2018 Fantasy: Alternatives for Kings XI's doubtful Mujeeb ur Rahman for Mumbai Indians clash

Sudhir Gupta 15:31 16/05/2018
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  • Punjab will be hoping Mujeeb regains his fitness. Image: BCCI.

    Kings XI Punjab are hoping ace spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman is declared fit for their crucial match against Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Wednesday.

    The Afghan spinner hurt his bowling hand during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders and subsequently missed the heavy defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

    In that match, Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis played in Mujeeb’s place. Even though Stoinis has not set the stage on fire with the bat or ball, Kings XI don’t have many overseas bowling options to chose from as Andrew Tye is already in the XI. If Mujeeb is unfit for Wednesday’s match, Stoinis will most likely retain his place.

    A good Fantasy Team option is Mitchell McClenaghan, if you don’t already have him. The Mumbai Indians left-arm pacer has picked up 12 wickets from 10 games and went for seven an over in the previous match.

    Ben Cutting is an under-rated option – in the mould of Stoinis. Even though he is not getting to bowl many overs, his batting is effective.

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