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Former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin has predicted that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will once again rise on the occasion in the Indian Premier League final against Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Earlier, Dhoni played a pivotal role to take Rising Pune Supergiant in the final of the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.
While speaking to the India Today, Azharuddin said that RPS’ victory over MI in the qualifier 1 will boost their confidence before the title clash.
RPS have the upper hand as Steve Smith –led side defeated Mumbai Indians thrice in this season. In the qualifier one, RPS defeated Mumbai Indians 20-run in the crucial Qualifier 1.
“I think Pune will win. The playoff they won against Mumbai will be a big confidence booster. Ben Stokes will be missed though. But the way Dhoni is playing with those 40 runs he got in the last two overs, he can help them win the final,” Azhar told India Today.
The former Indian skipper Dhoni is known for playing match winning innings in big matches. Azharuddin feels Dhoni’s experience will come in handy for RPS in a pressure situation.
“Dhoni has always won as captain. Now he may want to win as a player. Try to prove that I can win even when I am just a player,” the former India skipper said.
“Once you are not a captain, you move on. I was not in favour of his sacking. But now Smith and Dhoni have created a good rapport. They have gelled well that’s when the team has delivered,” Azharuddin said.
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