Pollard, Hardik Powers Mumbai To 191-4 Against KXIP
Powerful cameos from Kieron Pollard(47) and Hardik Pandya(30) at the back of the innings has powered Mumbai Indians to 191 for 4.
After a slow start to the innings, Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma played a captain's knock of 70 runs in 45 balls.
Kings XI Punjab took two wickets in the powerplay of Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav.
Rohit partnered with Ishan Kishan to stitch a 62 run partnership for the third wicket and then scored 41 quick runs with Kieron Pollard to get Mumbai to a respectable score.
After Rohit got out, Pollard and Hardik Pandya broke loose as they scored 67 runs in the last 23 balls including four sixes in the last over.
Sheldon Cottrell was the pick of the bowlers for Kings XI Punjab. He conceded only 20 runs in his four overs and took one wicket.
Brief Scores - 191-4 (Rohit Sharma - 70, Pollard - 47; Sheldon Cottrell 1/20)