Jayant Yadav touted by Mumbai to replace Rahul Chahar in Dream11 IPL 2020 final?

Mumbai are all set to lock horns with Delhi in Dream11 IPL 2020 final on Tuesday, vember 10 at Dubai International Cricket Stium in Dubai. live action of  Mumbai vs Delhi will kick off at 7:30 PM (IST). While Mumbai will play to win a record fifth title, Delhi will look to lay hands on ir maiden Dream11 IPL trophy.

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Jayant Yav likely to replace Rahul Chahar against Delhi 

Both teams have been two of top sides in competition, having played some excellent cricket. However, when it comes to rivalry between two franchises in ongoing tournament, it is Men in Blue who have upper hand. During league phase, Mumbai and Delhi faced each or on two instances and it was Rohit Sharma's men who emerged victorious in both games.

After finishing at . 1 and 2 on  Dream11 IPL 2020 final points table, Mumbai and Delhi squared off in Qualifier 1 in Dubai and once again defending champions got better of Shreyas Iyer's side by thrashing m by 57 runs.  Mumbai were clinical in that game, having put in impactful performances in all three facts of game. However, when all or bowlers h memorable outings, ir main spinner Rahul Chahar was taken to cleaners by Delhi batsmen.

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Chahar leaked a whopping 35 runs in his two overs at an ecomy rate of 17.5 when rest of bowlers gave away runs at a rate of less than 9.00. This can be one of reasons which might work against Chahar during Mumbai vs Delhi final. It is likely that leg-spinner will make way for Jayant Yav in Mumbai playing XI ahe of much-awaited contest. In a recent video, Mumbai showcased Yav working out hard in gym alongwith teammates such as Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yav, which could mean that franchise gave a hint about this possibility.

Moreover, Delhi have a number of left-handed batsmen in form of Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel which is why Yav seems like a suitable choice due to his ability to take ball away from southpaws as opposed to Chahar. In fact, Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma also hinted at Yav's inclusion in playing XI vs Delhi.

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While speaking to media ahe of  Dream11 IPL 2020 final, Rohit said that with number of lefties y have, Jayant is a good option. Rohit ded that Jayant played second last league st game on October 31 against Delhi where he bowled pretty well. Mumbai captain reckoned that Jayant has also played for Delhi before and understands m well, which makes him a great option.

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