IPL 2019, MI vs KKR, Match 56: Mumbai opt to bowl against Kolkata at Wankhede

MI would like to carry on the winning momentum as 18 points and a better net run-rate than both first placed Chennai Super Kings and third-placed Delhi Capitals will give them two shots at qualifying for the final.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will keep no stone unturned as they take on Mumbai Indians (MI) with a prayer on their lips in a must-win Indian Premier League game on Sunday. MI would like to carry on the winning momentum as 18 points and a better net run-rate than both first placed Chennai Super Kings and third-placed Delhi Capitals will give them two shots at qualifying for the final. Coming to the Toss, Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first against the visitors at trot. MI made two changes - Mitch McClenaghan for Lewis and Ishan Kishan for Sran.

In other news, @mipaltan win the toss and elect to bowl first against @KKRiders.#MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/mh8CdTomCI

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"Today we wanted to see a total on the board and then see how we go from there. It is important but at the moment we don't want to think about it. We are more focused on playing good cricket.", said Rohit. KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik made one change in the squad. Prasidh replaces Piyush in the playing XI. "Everybody is as calm as we can get. It is important game for both teams and they will come firing. They have done a good job so far in the tournament. Obviously both are quality players, so we expect them to deliver.", said Karthik. Teams (Playing XI): Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Mitchell McClenaghan, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(w/c), Nitish Rana, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Harry Gurney, Sandeep Warrier, Prasidh Krishna