Focus on Mahendra Singh Dhoni as Pune meet Sunrisers

Playing only their second edition of the IPL, Pune are lying seventh in the table with four points after losing three matches and winning two in their last five outings so far. Pune had suffered three successive losses but Steve Smith’s men snapped the losing streak with a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last outing and they will be eager to carry the momentum on Saturday. For Pune, the form of former skipper Dhoni is a cause of concern. 

With scores like 12 not out, 5, 11, 5, 28, Dhoni looks far from being the swashbuckling batsman that he has been in the past. Reigning champions Hyderabad, on the other hand, have been pretty consistent with four wins out of six matches to be placed at the third position. After a rampaging start, Sunrisers suffered losses against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in successive matches but they brought their campaign back on track with victories over Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils.