IPL 6: Match 41 - MI vs KXIP - A statistical preview

In the 10 previous meetings between the two teams, Kings XI Punjab edges out Mumbai Indians 6-4. Last season though, both teams failed to defend their respective home fixtures.

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In the six matches against Kings XI, Kieron Pollard averages only 14 at a strike rate of 128. Malinga meanwhile has had success against Kings XI with 13 wickets in six games at an economy of 6.

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Shaun Marsh, who’s recovered from the injury now, loves smashing the Mumbai bowlers as he averages 65.40 in six games against Mumbai, while his countryman Luke Pomersbach has his personal best of 79 not out in two innings against them.

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Pace bowling seems to be the strength of the Kings XI as out of the 39 wickets KXIP bowlers have picked up this season, only four have been by their spinners (3 wickets by Piyush Chawla and 1 wicket by Bhargav Bhatt).

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What’s next in store for teams: Both teams will travel south after this fixture. Mumbai Indians head out to Hyderabad to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 1.

Meanwhile, Kings XI Punjab head to Chennai to take on Chennai Super Kings on the following day.