Kuldeep has been quite effective, taking 1/14 in two overs, as he comes back into the attack. His next two overs could prove to be very crucial, if he manages to pick up another wicket or two if could leave MI in strife.
Varma taking no chances against Kuldeep as he keeps out the first three balls.
He makes room as Kuldeep fires it down the leg side and the left-hander manages to sweep it behind square for two runs.
The left-hander clips the fifth ball to midwicket for one and Suryakumar also gets a single off the last ball.
Just four runs from Kuldeep's third over as MI continue to struggle for momentum in the middle overs.
The seven overs of spin have produced just 43 runs for MI.
MI are 99/3 from 13 overs and will target around 80-90 from the remaining seven overs but the pitch is not easy for shot making.
MI's hopes will depend largely on Suryakumar Yadav, who has struggled to 20 from 17 balls, with two fours. Varma has made 26 from 25 balls, with one six and one four.
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