Read on to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\nMumbai Indians Set to Defend the Crown<\/h2>\n
The Mumbai Indians is the most successful team in the IRL history, with four titles in its books, and the latest one being the 2019 title it won against the Chennai Super Kings. The team is focused on retaining the title and repeating last year\u2019s success powered by a strong core of experienced players and the latest acquisitions.<\/p>\n
Namely, in the 2020\/21 season, Mumbai Indians will still be led by the captain superstar player Rohit Sharma in the opener position. Still, the most significant impact in the new season will be expected from the most recent signings. In the 2020 auction, Mumbai Indians acquired six new players. The biggest signings are Australians Nathan Coulter-Nile, occupying the bowler\u2019s position, and Chris Lynn, playing as the opening batsman.<\/p>\n
Out of the total of 11.1 crores Mumbai Indians spent in the auction, 8 crores were spent for Nathan Coulter-Nile, and 2 crores were given for the services of Chris Lynn.<\/p>\n
With these acquisitions and the preserved team core from last year\u2019s campaign, Mumbai Indians is the top contender for the 2020 title.<\/p>\n
Sunrisers Hyderabad \u2014 (Un)Expected Favourites<\/h2>\n
Sunrisers Hyderabad is preparing for its eight appearance in the IRL and looking to quickly erase the memory of last year\u2019s narrow defeat in the eliminator stage against the Delhi Capitals. Despite the stunning performance by the mystery spinner Rashid Khan. This year, Sunrisers Hyderabad is looking to turn things around and make a deep playoff run to the podium.<\/p>\n
The changes in the team were considerable. First of all, the core of the group was preserved, as no star players were released. The captain\u2019s role is reserved for the Australian opener David Warner who will have all the help he needs from the wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow, as the two were such a fantastic duo last season. However, the biggest impact is expected from the seven new players acquired at the 2020 action where Sunrises spent 6.9 crores on remarkable players such as the New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Australia\u2019s international Mitchell Marsh, who will complement the batting line-up.<\/p>\n
The team now seems to be in an excellent position to repeat the 2016 season\u2019s success when they won the league. Considering the fact that Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to reach the playoffs for five out of their six initial seasons in the league, and that their team for the 2020 season is a perfect blend of youth and experience, they seem poised to challenge Mumbai Indians and ready to emerge on top.<\/p>\n
Who Are the Outsiders?<\/h2>\n
It seems incredible to think that the IRL\u2019s inaugural champions, the Rajasthan Royals, could struggle as they did last season, finishing 7th in the group stage. They only won five games last year, second only to RCB. This year, the situation does not seem much brighter at all.<\/p>\n
They bought 11 players at auction, most of all other teams, which means the bulk of its team has now changed, and the question now is: how will the players fit together?<\/p>\n
The most prominent acquisitions were the batsman Robin Uthappa, together with T20 bowlers Andrew Tye and Tom Curran. However, the biggest blow to the team is Archer being ruled out of the 2020 IPL season due to a fracture, which will undeniably hurt the team\u2019s bowling department, thus making it rely too much on the captain Smith and batsmen Stokes and Buttler.<\/p>\n
Rajasthan Royals will undoubtedly try to survive the group stage, but the chances are they won\u2019t be able to do so unless Lady Luck is on their side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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