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11-May-2009 23:33:00 GMT
Indian Premier League, 2009

Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL - Centurion

Centurion: Both Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab are in a must-win situation as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Centurion Park on Tuesday.

The two teams have to win all their four remaining matches if they want to make the semi-finals. But Mumbai Indians will also be looking to avenge their three-run loss to Kings XI Punjab in their previous encounter April 29.

Kings XI Punjab stun Deccan Chargers by 3 wickets, while Mumbai Indians beat Bangalore by 16 runs.

Both the teams have come back to their winning ways after having lost their past few matches.

Mumbai Indians comprehensively defeated Bangalore Royal Challengers Sunday and will be hoping to carry forward the winning momentum.

South African Jean Paul Duminy, the Man of the Match against Royal Challengers, said that Mumbai Indians will be looking for a win against Kings XI.

Mumbai Indians are one of the most balanced side in the IPL. With greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya in their batting line-up, they also have Zaheer Khan and Lasith Malinga in the bowling department. Zaheer, who missed the last match, is expected to be back in the side.

Kings XI Punjab also have a good batting line-up but their bowling and fielding hasn't been up to the mark. The return of Australian speedster Brett Lee has, however, bolstered their bowling attack.

Lee, who is making a comeback from an injury lay-off, was the best Kings XI bowler in their win against Deccan Chargers Saturday. He also wielded the bat sensibly to take his team to a win with one ball to spare.

Kings XI coach Tom Moody said: "The competition's particularly close. We obviously welcomed back Brett Lee; he made us a little more potent at the top with some pace. And he also showed his skills down the order to be able to finish the game (with a victory). His energy in the game was important."

Match facts
Tuesday May 12, 2009 (day/night)
Start time 04.30pm, 14.30GMT, 08:00pm IST


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