Mumbai Indians will be hoping the return of Suryakumar Yadav will bring about a change in their fortunes after losing all their three matches so far. They meet Delhi Capitals at the Wa­nkhede on Sunday afternoon.

Surya, or SKY as he is popularly called, will be returning to action after more than 100 days having last played in the T20I series in South Africa where he led India in the
absence of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.

The world’s No.1 T20 batter’s return could mean that Naman Dhir, who has
impressed with his strokeplay, may come in as an Impact Player.

Sourav Ganguly with Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede, in a picture shared on X on Saturday. X

Mumbai Indians are in dire need of a victory though this hasn’t been their worst phase. They have overcome worse starts and still managed to clinch the title. In 2015, they lost five out of the first six games, including the initial four, but still ended up clinching the title under Rohit’s captaincy.

How they fare this time under Hardik will be followed keenly in the context of the growing dislike for him among the Mumbai Indians fans.

Kuldeep Yadav remains doubtful because of a groin injury and he will have to clear the fitness test to be available.

There’s talk that Delhi may leave out Mitchell Marsh and include Jake Fraser McGurk, who has the fastest List A hundred off 29 balls.