Impact Player news
The opening duo of Rohit and Kishan gave a solid start to MI, and the Knight Riders' new ball bowlers were struggling to contain them.
As the umpire signalled the use of the impact player rule, crossing his hands over his head and touching his wrists, fans were reminded of the Marvel superhero Black Panther and his iconic "Wakanda Forever" chant.
An Impact Player is a substitute who can contribute with both bat and ball, essentially turning an eleven-a-side game into a 12 vs 12 match and disrupting the way teams have traditionally balanced themselves.
If Dhoni fully recovers from his knee injury, he is likely to play in the playing XI.
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