With this win, MI have gone to the top of the eight-team table with four points from two wins -- and have a better run rate than four other teams who all also have four points each. KXIP have won a solitary match and have two points.
Although still just four matches into IPL 2020, but KXIP's death over numbers have been the worst this season with the team conceding over 15 runs per over during that phase.
After the game, Rohit said it's nice to have Pollard and Pandya in form as they provide the right balance to Mumbai's team.
Pollard says the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sharjah is crucial after the team looks to build on the momentum with the big 48-run win over KXIP in Abu Dhabi.
Following a humbling defeat handed by MI, the KXIP skipper says it feels frustrating that they could have won three of their four IPL games after losing out some close encounters.
Mumbai Indians bowlers restrict Kings XI Punjab at 143/8 after Rohit Sharma’s captain's knock of 70 powers them to 191/4.
Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina in elite list of batsmen after he shot Mohammad Shami for a boundary early into the match against KXIP in Abu Dhabi.
Kings XI skipper KL Rahul feels dew will be factor again, MI captain Rohit Sharma makes no changes in the line-up.
Chasing MI's total of 191/4 wickets in 20 overs, KXIP only managed to reach 143/8 wickets in 20 overs as a clinical MI bowling attack rarely allowed the batsmen any space to score runs freely.
Mumbai Indians hold a slender 13-11 lead over Kings XI Punjab in head-to-head stats between both the sides.
KXIP coach Anil Kumble said that the side needs to adapt to the conditions in Abu Dhabi "very quickly" ahead of their game against MI.
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While KXIP lost against Rajasthan Royals largely owing to Rahul Tewatia's heroics in the 18th over of the run-chase, MI conceded a Super Over defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Bond stressed that MI has the potential in its bowling unit to restrict the marauding Kings XI's batting department.
Being a new addition to Kings XI Punjab, Jordan is also enjoying picking the brains of India and fellow pacer Mohammad Shami.
Rahul has been in incredible form in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has so far scored 222 runs in three matches.
Leaving swashbuckler Chris Gayle out of the eleven is always a tough call and Agarwal is just glad that he is able to the job for the team alongside skipper K L Rahul.
Nicholas Pooran made an incredible effort on the boundary line to save a certain six during the match between KXIP and RR on Sunday.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) won by 4 wickets against Kings XI Punjab in the ninth match of IPL-2020 in UAE's Sharjah at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 27.
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