Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 37th Match, Indian Premier League, 2018 - CommentaryMI vs KKR, 37th Match, Indian Premier League, 2018 - Commentary

Harsha Bhogle: Excellent result for MI. Keeps another team alive. The form of Hardik Pandya big plus for MI.

Hartej Singh: Given how the matches in this IPL have played out where teams have come back from seemingly hopeless positions to snatch a victory, I won't be surprised if the tournament pans out the same way where both MI and RCB pull of a heist to qualify for the playoffs. "Not sure if both teams can qualify, at most 1 or none"

Sudarshan: Hardik Pandya is having a dream IPL season here despite his franchise being on the verge of elimination! Much deserved one for him! He has been good with the bat, ball and in the field! Just simply can't keep him out of the game.

Rakesh: Despite 99% of the short balls being hammered away easily for 4's & 6's today, the MI bowlers continue to swear by the short ball. Strange bowling tactics!!

Rakesh: "More often than not, Uthappa whenever dropped has gone on to win the game for his team and today also looks to be on the same path, unless Makande can weave a web of deceit around the KKR batsmen"

Akash Ambade: "@Mohit Sharma I think it was a forced move rather than a tactical one... Which captain wouldn't want to have quick runs at the top while chasing a big total?"

Wayne: "KKR must look into Lynn's and Johnson's role in the team. Both the Aussies have failed to live up to the expectations, especially Lynn who was bought for a whopping 9 cr."

Mohit Sharma: "Not opening with Sunil Narine is just like playing a batsman short. Wrong move, Dinesh Karthik"

Shahryaar Mirza: "MI might appoint Lynn as their fielding coach after that wicket! Good catching practice for Bumrah!"

Zoheb Sayani: "Looks like Gill had to earn his spot as an opening batsman. Finally opening for KK"

Harsha Bhogle: 181 is something to play with but not enough to dream about getting points. MI will have to bowl well to stay alive in the IPL

Harsha Bhogle: Interesting choice to have Duminy ahead of Cutting or Ishan Kishan. Thought Cutting was there to bat at the end. A few runs here and there mean so much now.

Aman: "I think Ishan Kishan should have been sent before Duminy at this stage. He wouldn't have taken time to settle and would have either made runs or got out"

Prathamesh: "I personally think that MI batsmen are the most skilled ones in the league.They perfectly know how to arrest a good going run rate when looking good or completely stop it when not that good. Where 200 looked possible with ease, now even 180 is looking like a distant dream."

Yash: "Talking of the India squad, who else thinks we have a dearth of good left hand batsmen in the team right now? What are your LHB picks from the IPL?"

Piyush: "@Alok, most of the players are picked in the IPL based on their performance in the domestic circuit. They have scouts who keep an eye on such talented players."

Vijay S: "I strongly suggest that Suryakumar Yadav replace Manish Pandey in T20 national squad. This change should have taken place earlier though it's better late than never."

Alok: "@Shashi, they will still have to prove their worth in the domestic season. Isn't that the criteria now-a-days?"

Shashi: "Interesting to see how India's next T20 squad will look like with a lot of players showing promise in this season"

PATEL: "If re-shuffling can get a trophy for RCB, do it" -- We have a verdict, fellas.

Wayne: "Disappointed to see Rohit failing again and again. Rahul's tremendous form will also not help Rohit's cause"

Akeel Ahmad Mir: "how can we see Suryakumar in a 50-50 game?" -- CC: Selection Committee

Krishna: "In football, several domestic leagues are polarized by a group of teams that continue to dominate because of their financial strength, club success and other factors. Having reshuffles in IPL ensures that all teams get equal financial resources and the teams are of equal strength and that the competition is tough."

Yugendra: "Let's end this debate here. I think IPL has done a tremendous job of maintaining fan bases (by allowing retention of key players and the RTM cards) while providing opportunities to players through regular auctions. Let's just say IPL has an exceptional management committee." -- And exceptional fans

Shahryaar Mirza: "While people argue about shuffling and re-shuffling, I sit back and enjoy seeing my power player get me fantasy points!"

Siddhartha Biyanee: "A transfer window with an all cash deal will increase the net worth of the IPL which is already the highest. This may not be seen in good light with the other boards who might be reluctant to send their players."

Srikar Y: "Already most of bold (RCB) was sold to Punjab. Complete reshuffle might make boldless RCB, Risingless SRH, Superless Chennai, Riderless KKR"

Shyam Mohan: "Guess the re-shuffle discussions have gotten into DK's head. He is shuffling his bowlers like crazy now." -- Hence proved that not all good conversations lead to something good

Rupesh Choudhary: "I have just a five-word answer: Just Imagine CSK without Dhoni!"

Jeetu: "@OmDeep, if retentions are disqualified, then how will the team and franchise maintain their Fan Base, classic examples are MI, CSK, SRH."

Dinesh: Good comeback from MI

Sagar: "Big no for reshuffles! I can't imagine Kohli wearing yellow!"

Vineeth: "A transfer window is a much better choice in my opinion! Loads of opportunities available there: an all-cash deal, player+cash deals, player swap deals. Perhaps even loan offers for a few games, if the club does not want to sign players on longer contracts. Unsigned players remain free agents."

Piyush: "What may not seem that great for the audience may turn out to be great for the players. Rayudu and SKY are classic examples. Good for Indian cricket in the long term. So I think reshuffles are good."

OmDeep Sinha: "maybe retention process should be completely disqualified. A player should play for a franchise not more than 3 years. This would test a player's adaptability, as it will affect his batting position, bowling order, and much more"

Siddhant Kamble: "no, IPL doesn't need these many reshuffles, because it really hurts to see your favourite player play for other teams; like Rayudu this year"

Shivam Agrawal: "Yes I think IPL needs some desperate shuffles like this year's auction. Remember Suryakumar Yadav was a lower-middle order batsman in KKR and he did not get much chances, but this year he started opening the innings and look what he does"

Pranav: "IPL does need regular reshuffles. Players get a new 'home', and thus are exposed to more challenges." -- But what about the viewers who owed allegiance to a team because a certain player played for it?

ashutosh: "Idea of playing Johnson over Tom Curran is more complicated than a jigsaw puzzle"

Khizar: "I don't think Rohit Sharma did the right thing by going with the same team. At least he should have given Adam Milne a chance.

Shahryaar Mirza: "Suryakumar Yadav and Nitish Rana must have turned their revenge modes on. Both the youngsters playing against their former sides!"

chakri: Rohit Sharma should come above in order and take some time to settle and show his talent. That is the only thing that take MI to Eliminators.

Shahryaar Mirza: Would like to see Cameron Delport in the XI for KKR. Johnson should be rested considering the fact that KKR already has 5 proper bowlers in Narine, Russell, Kuldeep, Piyush Chawla and Shivam Mavi. Delport's inclusion will strengthen both the departments.

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