Rohit, Krunal blitz keeps Mumbai Indians alive
The pair's unbeaten 56-run stand off 21 balls secured a third win in nine matches, keeping Mumbai Indians alive in the season
04/05Result
34th match (N), Indian Premier League at Indore, May 4 2018
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![Kings XI Punjab]( "Kings XI Punjab")
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
176/4 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
04/05Result
34th match (N), Indian Premier League at Indore, May 4 2018
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![Kings XI Punjab]( "Kings XI Punjab")
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
176/4 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Ashwin's left-hand tactics negate Mumbai's spinners
By promoting left-handed batsmen through the middle overs, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma was kept apprehensive of using his spinners, Krunal Pandya and Mayank Markande
Bumrah rediscovers vintage form
He had just a solitary wicket to show, but the pressure he built on Kings XI across two spells helped Mumbai Indians pull the game back
Talking Points: Why isn't Rohit Sharma batting at No. 3?
It may be dressing-room psychology rather than statistics that is leading him to come in late
Preview
Mumbai Indians in danger of being knocked out
The defending champions have to win each of their remaining six matches to stay in contention for the IPL playoff race
