The 26-year-old Hardik, who underwent back surgery in London in November last year and returned to cricket in March, did not bowl for Mumbai Indians in the first two IPL games.
The former leg spinner feels the margin of error is very minimal at the Sharjah Stadium as they take on a confident Rajasthan Royals.
Of the total eight matches played so far, seven times have teams opted to bowl first, and only once have victory come along their way.
Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje played a key role in the side's victory against Chennai Super Kings, taking two key wickets of Vijay and Jadhav.
Last time an IPL 2020 game was played at Sharjah, 33 sixes were struck. Rajasthan Royals hit 17 off those. Hence, teams would like to bring out the big hitters.
IPL 2020 Points Table: Check the IPL table after the completion of first week of the tournament.
Ajay Jadeja was critical of MS Dhoni's late arrivals in the run-chases over the past two games.
We take a look at the top moments from the action-packed first week of IPL 2020.
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has named his choice for KKR captain.
Shubman Gill stepped up for KKR in their second match against SRH, as he remained unbeaten on 70 to guide the side to a seven-wicket win.
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