The 51st match of IPL 2017 will be played between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians. Mumbai is already through to the play-offs while Punjab needs to win both the remaining matches and even hope that other results go their way.

It`s our 2nd last league game of the season as we take on @mipaltan looking to keep our fight for a place in the play-offs going! #MIvKXIP pic.twitter.com/bVOc4ylDWy

— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) May 11, 2017

The last time when these two sides met, Mumbai Indians dominated and chased a total of 199 with 27 balls to spare. But, a lot has changed since then. Jos Buttler, who was the star performer in that match, is no longer part of the Mumbai Indians line-up as he has left for national duty. Nitish Rana has also not been consistent off late and the Mumbai side suddenly has a few concerns. Mumbai even lost their previous encounter against Hyderabad and their players may be a little low on confidence.

Comebacks are a part of our DNA! And we plan on making another one tonight, as we put on a show for the fans!#CricketMeriJaan #MIvKXIP pic.twitter.com/7TN2EydyMZ

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 11, 2017

On the other hand, Kings XI players are high on confidence after the victory in their previous encounter against KKR. Their captain led by example and dominated the opposition bowlers. But, one worry for Kings XI will be that they have a considerably reduced overseas pool to choose their XI from after the departure of Hashim Amla and David Miller. Rahul Tewatia turned out to be the surprise for the Kings XI in the previous match and it will be a big boost to the side if he continues his good show.

We bid goodbye to our South African stalwarts, @DavidMillerSA12 & @amlahash, who will be returning home to join the national team! pic.twitter.com/MiemLBBpeX

— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) May 8, 2017

Source: NYOOOZ DESK - IPL