As the iconic Wankhede gears up for the first clash of the new IPL season, Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard wants his batters to fire together in the high-octane clash against arch rivals-Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. In their opener against Royals Challengers Bangalore, MI’s top order misfired as they were reduced to 48 for 4 before Tilak Verma (84) and Nehal Wadhera (21) lifted them to 171 for 7, which proved to be too easy for RCB.
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