That after four games, Mumbai's famous middle-order - Kieron Pollard and the Pandya brothers - are yet to produce the kind of power-hitting that's made them stand out in the IPL stands out as one of the key reasons behind Mumbai Indians' middling returns in the 2021 season.

The trio form such an important part of the setup is attested by the ways in which opposition teams have been forced to make plans. While Rajasthan Royals had overcome this challenge