IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians' Power-Packed Batting Finding Chennai Pitch Tough

Mumbai Indians' strength - the power-packed middle-order - has not done well in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) so far, leaving the defending champions with below-par totals. In two

"Not pleased with the way things have gone so far. They are hungry and desperate after the performance in the last game. Not the ideal start, but obviously would like a few more runs on the board," said Boult while speaking to the media on Thursday.

"But that (bowlers rising to the occasion) is one of the strengths of the side… bowlers will have to be mentally prepared," added the left-arm pacer.

A lot has been attributed to the pitch in Chennai, where MI has played all their matches. MI batters have, in the past, been used to playing on the batting-friendly pitch of the Wankhede Stadium.

Boult admitted that the pitch at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium has been tough to bat on. "The middle-order has been a key part of Mumbai Indians team. But things haven't gone to plan as yet. We have to appreciate that it is a very hard wicket to go out there and try boundaries," said Boult.