What's at stake: For Kolkata Knight Riders fight to stay alive in the tournament, it’s a case of now or never. If it happens now then fine or else they could all watch the semifinals on TV. Mumbai Indians need to keep up the momentum.Captain vs captain: Brendon McCullum needs to fire, if he does, good, if he doesn't Kolkata Knight Riders can kiss their chances goodbye. Sachin Tendulkar had led the team well, and despite the loss to Kings XI Punjab in a low-scoring game, kept up the morale of the side hig.
Key battles: Sachin Tendulkar's contest against Ishant Sharma promises to be the tussle that everyone will want to watch. But you have Lasith Malinga slinging in those fast yorkers which is bound to have the likes of Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum interested too.
Team news: Chris Gayle leaves Kolkata Knight Riders right after this game, so it’s the last chance for him to make amends.
Form guide: Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling to get a win on the board but Mumbai Indians have shown they can crumble under pressure. So it makes for a contest with plenty to look forward to.
What happened the last time they met: Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya were let loose on Kolkata Knight Riders in Port Elizabeth and the rest is history. Mumbai Indians put up such a huge total, that Kolkata Knight Riders crumbled under pressure.
Man of the match: It was Sachin Tendulkar all the way as Mumbai Indians won with plenty to spare in Port Elizabeth:
Captain vs captain in that meeting: Sachin Tendulkar won the contest hands down making Brendon McCullum declare his intent to quit if his team didn't make the semifinals.
