IPL 2019, KKR vs MI, Match 47: Mumbai opt to bowl; Kolkata make three changes

While Mumbai are one step away from entering the play-offs, KKR are in the midst of a six-match losing streak and seemed to have lost the plot completely

Mumbai Indians (MI) will look to seal a playoff berth when they face an out-of-sorts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens here Sunday. With three matches left in the league stage, the two teams clash for the first time this season tomorrow, with the return leg slated for May 5. KKR are in the midst of a six-match losing streak and seemed to have lost the plot completely. Toss Update: Mumbai have won the toss and they will be bowling first at the Eden Gardens. The paltan have made only one change to the side – Barinder Sran replaces Anukul Roy.

Rohit Sharma calls it right at the toss and elects to bowl first against the @KKRiders at Eden Gardens.#KKRvMI pic.twitter.com/cIX0lCTdah

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2019

On the other hand, Robin Uthappa returns for KKR after missing out two games on a row. He has replaced Carlos Brathwaite in the set-up. Also, Sandeep Warrier and Harry Gurney come in for Prasidh Krishna and Prithvi Raj Here are the Playing XIs: Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Evin Lewis, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, Barinder Sran Kolkata Knight Riders: Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik(w/c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Sandeep Warrier, Harry Gurney