Two teams who have to go all-out to get into the playoffs will be squaring off against each other at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both the teams lost their last match and another loss here will be a mega speed-breaker in their journey to the playoffs. Mumbai Indians will want to press the home advantage at Mumbai whereas KXIP will be hoping for an intervention from Rahul and Gayle. Here are the five things to look out for.

Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians captain has been struggling for runs in this IPL which is why he has been low. Captain’s attitude often rubs on his teammates and it seems to be the case here.

So far in the 12 innings, Rohit Sharma has only scored 267 runs, a tally less than KKR’s Sunil Narine. He has got two fifties in the season but has also been out for duck thrice. The leading man’s lean patch needs to come good for Mumbai Indians if they are to progress.