In the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) most recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday, April 17, Karn Sharma suffered a painful knock to his hand while fielding. After playing a key part in MI’s victory over the Delhi Capitals in their previous match, the veteran leg-spinner left the pitch to receive medical attention and did not return to bowl against the Pat Cummins-led team.

On Sunday, Hardik Pandya and company will take on the Chennai Super Kings, long-time rivals, at the Wankhede Stadium. However, his teammate Mitchell Santner disclosed his injury status the night before the game, therefore Karn might not be able to play in the much awaited contest.

Karn needed two stitches on his hand, thus the white-ball captain of New Zealand expressed uncertainty about his availability for the crucial match.

“He’s got a few stitches on his hand. said that Santner said, “I’m not sure if he’s bowling or available for tomorrow, but it looked like a nasty little cut and it’s a shame.”

Despite being somewhat hindered by Karn’s absence, Mumbai defeated Hyderabad by four wickets, needing to chase down a 163-run mark with 11 balls remaining.

We are aware that he will be difficult if the wicket is a little slower than it was in the previous game: Regarding Noor Ahmad, Mitchell Santner

One of the top bowlers in the current IPL season has been Noor Ahmad. After seven games, the Afghanistan spinner has taken 12 wickets at an average of 14.25. Santner claimed that he has recently played with and against Noor and that if the Wankhede Stadium offers a slowish surface on Sunday, he may be much more dangerous than he is now.

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of him; I’ve played with him and against him in the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA. He is undoubtedly an excellent bowler. He can be difficult to figure out at times, but he has been excellent throughout this tournament, particularly in Chennai, where he has received some help. Santner stated, “We know he’s going to be a challenge if it’s going to be a slightly slower wicket like last game.”

“They will also be if they go to other spinners. In order to defeat him, you must be very intelligent. He’s quite difficult to stop once he gets going. He has bowled quite well, as we have seen,” he continued.