Kings XI vs MI, 34th match at Indore, , May 04 2018 - Ball by Ball Commentary

11.32pm That was a very important win for Mumbai. They absolutely needed to win to keep their hopes alive, and they aced a tough chase to keep the comfortable chasing trend at this ground going.

Was that score ever going to be enough on this ground? Kings XI fought right through to give themselves a chance, but their batting was just not good enough tonight. Another spirited fight from Kings XI.

But it was Mumbai's long batting order that was too good, despite some hiccups. Suryakumar Yadav's impressive run continued. And Rohit, Hardik and Krunal played very important hands to get Mumbai across.

Suryakumar Yadav is the Man of the Match: "Enjoying my new role of opening. Trying to be consistent, trying to give good starts so that the finishers aren't burdened. I'm not thinking too much, trying to be simple."

Rohit Sharma: "We're still alive, good performance tonight. We wanted everyone to come together and put a collective effort. We understand the threat Kings XI bring with their bat, to restrict them was a great effort. The way we went about our chase, we needed some momentum, Hardik could get that by playing his game, which is why I held myself back. I know what shot-making is required at the end."

R Ashwin: "The wicket was sticky, we went well. Not got enough runs at the end. Fought well. The week off rejuvenated the boys. This tournament is not easy. Trying to play the brand of cricket we want to play."

Krunal Pandya: "When I'm playing, he feels pressure outside. When he's playing, I feel pressure outside. The brotherly bond is there. The last game, I was upset about not getting the team through. It was simple, anything is chaseable at this ground. You're a bit more confident with these short boundaries."

3 off 7.

The smiles are back. 50 off 19 this stand.

16 off 12

Rohit has a 100% winning record in IPL when remaining not out in chase. He has remained not out 16 times (4 for DC and 12 for MI) and won all the times.

22 off 13.

Kapil: "That was coming from Rohit. Young Mujeed should have bowled it wide outside off. Still backing KXIP to defend this by 6-7 runs"

Mo Shine: "This is Mumbai's match to lose now with the batting power that they have. "

36 off 18. Kings XI need a wicket. Mumbai ahead of the game.

Sid: "IPL is strange sometimes. Likes of Rohit and Duminy playing at 5 and 7 ? You've gotta be kidding me. No explanation will satisfy me. "

44 off 21 now

In chases of targets between 170 and 180 in the IPL since 2015, teams having scored 118 or less in 15 overs, as Mumbai Indians did today, have ended up winning only 3 out of 10 times.