After reviving their campaign against LSG recently, Mumbai Indians will bank on star opener Rohit Sharma’s form to beat inconsistent Royal Challengers Bengaluru; five-time champs desperately need win to climb from lowly ninth-place in points table and keep slim Playoffs hopes alive

Pandya had missed MI's last game against LSG due to a back spasm on Monday. His niggle is said to be a minor one and he was advised rest for the game against LSG.