IPL 2023: We don’t have to get over-confident, says Piyush Chawla ahead of MI’s must-win battle vs LSG

By India Today Sports Desk: Mumbai Indians spin bowler Piyush Chawla has acknowledged that the group is focused on not being over-confident going into their final two matches inside the league stage of IPL 2023. MI are set to face Lucknow Super Giants on the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 16.

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Speaking at a press interaction ahead of their match, Chawla acknowledged there’s a thin line between confidence and over-confidence, and MI don’t have to cross that line. MI are in the mean time positioned fourth inside the IPL 2023 elements desk with 14 elements from 12 matches.

“Things are in out hands right now. If we win two matches from here on, we can finish in the top-two. We just have to play good cricket and continue playing like we have been recently. The confidence is high given our recent performances. There’s a thin line between confidence and over-confidence, so we don’t want to cross that line,” acknowledged Chawla.

He went on to say that he expects the Lucknow pitch to assist the spin-bowlers, whereas together with that MI will put out their best spin combination.

“We’ll just back ourselves and play good cricket. We have a lot spin-bowling options. I haven’t seen the pitch yet but what I’ve seen in the other matches and the pitch has aided the spinners. We will put out our best spin combination in the match,” Chawla added.

The 34-year-old acknowledged that he returned to the IPL on his dad or mum’s request and is having fun with for this season for his son. Chawla has been MI’s premier spinner this season, having claimed 19 wickets in 12 matches.

“When I wasn’t picked last year and was doing commentary, a lot of things were going on in my mind. I couldn’t understand if I should continue playing or explore other options. My son has grown older and has started understanding the IPL. My family told me to push for another yard and play for another year. So, I’m playing for him and putting in all the effort,” acknowledged Chawla.

MI will in all probability be attempting to provide a push for his or her playoff hopes by selecting up a win in the direction of LSG, who themselves are in competitors to finish inside the top-four inside the league stage.