IPL 2021: MI’s Ishan Kishan in fiery form for second leg, smashes back to back big sixes during first training session; Watch video: Mumbai Indians star player Ishan Kishan has garnered the attention- this time even before the start of the league matches of IPL 2021. The left-arm batsman was seen in hot boiling form during MI’s first practice session at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The pocket dynamite for the blue brigade, Ishan Kishan was seen smashing back to back sixes in the opening practice session.
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 21, 2021
Ishan Kishan ruled the entire ground with his bat during the training. Right from fours to blazing sixes over the ropes hit towards deep mid-wicket, he smashed it all from his willow.
Ishan Kishan’s batting stint with MI
The wicketkeeper-batsman for Mumbai Indians, Ishan Kishan had a memorable time in IPL 2020 in UAE. Playing all 14 matches for his side, the 22-year old amassed 516 runs and returned with an exceptional average of 57.33. With the second half of the tournament scheduled in the Gulf country, fans are waiting to see Kishan back with his loaded guns.
In the India based leg of IPL 2021, he featured in five matches, aggregated 73 runs and returned with an economy of 14.6.
Back at it in Blue and Gold 🔥 pic.twitter.com/541gSa8YfJ
— Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) August 21, 2021
IPL 2021: MI schedule for Phase 2
The five-time champions Mumbai Indians will kick off their IPL 2021 phase 2 campaign against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in Dubai. They have blown hot and cold in the first leg of the tournament and are ranked fourth in the league standings with four wins and three defeats in seven outings.
| Match No. | Day | Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
| 30 | Sunday | 19-Sep-21 | 07:30 PM | CSK vs MI | Dubai |
| 34 | Thursday | 23-Sep-21 | 07:30 PM | MI vs KKR | Abu Dhabi |
| 39 | Sunday | 26-Sep-21 | 07:30 PM | RCB vs MI | Dubai |
| 42 | Tuesday | 28-Sep-21 | 07:30 PM | MI vs PBKS | Abu Dhabi |
| 46 | Saturday | 02-Oct-21 | 03:30 PM | MI vs DC | Sharjah |
| 51 | Tuesday | 05-Oct-21 | 07:30 PM | RR vs MI | Sharjah |
| 55 | Friday | 08-Oct-21 | 03:30 PM | SRH vs MI | Abu Dhabi |
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