Mumbai\u2019s woes were highlighted once again in their recent defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where, despite posting a formidable 243\/5 on the board, they were unable to defend the total as SRH chased it down comfortably. The loss came shortly after another disappointing outing in which Mumbai failed to chase a modest target, exposing vulnerabilities in both approaches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chopra pointed out that such contrasting failures have left the team uncertain about their preferred strategy, especially as their batting unit has not been delivering consistently.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere will be a bit of an identity crisis because, the other day, when they were asked to chase down a total, they couldn\u2019t. They were actually dismissed for under 120. So, that is when they realised, \u2018Maybe, we are not really good at chasing, our batting is not clicking. Let\u2019s bat first.\u2019 Then you score 243 and get it chased down in 18.4 overs with Jasprit Bumrah on your side. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is unimaginable that 240-odd can be chased down with this much ease when you have a genius like Bumrah. So, right now, I don\u2019t know if they actually know which way to go. Can they score first or chase? Both ways, they've faltered,\u201d Chopra told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere will be a bit of an identity crisis because, the other day, when they were asked to chase down a total, they couldn\u2019t. They were actually dismissed for under 120. So, that is when they realised, \u2018Maybe, we are not really good at chasing, our batting is not clicking. Let\u2019s bat first.\u2019 Then you score 243 and get it chased down in 18.4 overs with Jasprit Bumrah on your side. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Mumbai, the defeat further complicates their playoff hopes, as they continue to search for the right balance in both batting and bowling departments and their inability to close out games, regardless of the situation, has been a recurring theme this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n