Pleased, if not a little shocked that Kolkata managed to defend 133, yesterday.
Haven't liked Delhi's batting line-up fo a long time, except the openers.
todays game,
Mumbai Indians Vs Chennai Super Kings
Today see's the return of the best Batsman of the modern era, Sachin Tendulkar, not only will he bolster the batting line-up, his bowling could be useful if required, even if he fails today, his sheer presence will lift his team mates and the home crowd. With Sanath Jayasuriya, Robin Uthappa and Dwayne Bravo there's plenty of power.
Chennai after a bright start have faded, Dhoni has yet to explode, Fleming has looked solid, but the other opener's position has been a problem.Missed Hayden big style.Along with Dhoni and Fleming, Badrinath and Morkel are dangerous if allowed to cut loose. Murali will obviously carry a threat, but Jayasuriya has seen plenty of him over the years, Tendulkar and Uthappa, like most Indian batsman play spin very well.I am a little concerned by Mumbai's bowling attack, which will rely on the ever consistent Shaun Pollock, Ashish Nehra will probably share the new ball.
Mumbai win @ 8/11