1. Forget the euphoria of Sunday
There have been numerous instances where teams, having played out of their skin to win a key clash, go on to falter in the next encounter. The main reason for this is the emotional toll that the previous game had taken on the victors. Mumbai Indians must overcome this devil tonight.

2. Open well, shut it tight
A key reason for MI's struggle in the first leg of the competition in UAE was the failure of the openers. But ever since they have entrusted Lendl Simmons and Mike Hussey with the job, very little has gone wrong for the defending champions. They need to show the way now more than ever.