Star player likely to replace Pollard for KXIP game

Meanwhile, Kieron Pollard has been the biggest disappointment, failing with both bat and ball and he is again likely to be dropped from the playing XI.

But, the good news is that this remarkable feat was achieved by Rohit Sharma led Indian Premier League in 2015.

The franchise has been handed another good news before the do-or-die encounter against the Kings XI Punjab.

West Indian power-hitter Evin Lewis has recovered from injury and is likely to feature against the Punjab bases outfit.

Lewis is in contention to replace fellow West Indian Kieron Pollard for the high-voltage encounter at the Holkar stadium.

The 26-year-old has managed to score 194 runs in 7 matches, averaging 27 .71 but has been a better option at the top of their batting line-up

Only one team has won 6 games in a row and went on to win the Indian Premier League.

Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are struggling at the bottom of the points table with only 2 wins in 8 games.¬

They will have to win all of their remaining fixtures to keep their playoff hopes alive and are in a search of a miracle.

Kings XI Punjab have been in fine form this season and have gelled up well as a team under Ashwin’s leadership.

Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab face off for the first time in the 11th Indian Premier League at Punjab’s new home in Indore on Friday.