Out of contention for a berth in the Playoffs, Mumbai Indians (MI) are now showing up as destroyers of dreams. Having dented Punjab Kings’s qualification hopes with a win at Dharamsala last Thursday, the five-time champions now turn their attention to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). 

For KKR, whose hopes hang by the thread, Wednesday’s clash at the Eden Gardens is a must-win one. KKR are in the midst of a late surge, winning five of their last six matches. Key players have found form, none more tellingly than Finn Allen and mystery spinner Sunil Narine. Allen, the Kiwi opener, has an unbeaten 100 from 10 days ago and a 35-ball 93 here against Gujarat Titans on Saturday.