Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are awaiting their first win in the UAE leg of IPL-14 after being beaten by Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in their last two games. However, they are optimistic that all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who missed both games due to a niggle, will make a comeback against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Dubai today.

Former India pacer and MI’s Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan said: “He [Hardik] has started practising, that is what I can share with you. We are hopeful that he will be fit and available for the clash against RCB,” Zaheer said during a virtual pre-match press conference on Saturday.