Mumbai look for Consistency, as Kolkata Seek to take Revenge

              Kolkata riding high on confidence with an 3 win streak after their only loss against Mumbai and they are looking to extend the streak, as they face once again the inconsistent Mumbai at Wankhede on Thursday.
              Mumbai Indians batsmen  performance so far as been fluctuating between highs and lows, but they are able to give a fight back in every match due to good bowling performances. The victory against Kings XI as given them the moral booster to their batsmen after the struggle against Delhi.
             Parthiv's match wining knock against Kings XI might give him the confidence, after his poor show in earlier matches. While Pollard form as been a concern for them with lack of runs and wickets so far in the season.
              On the other side Kolkata showing all-round performance with bat and ball, the win against Super giants evaluated their middle and lower order depth with the bat. Although Russell yet to show case his performance and his performance will be key agianst Mumbai.
               Meanwhile Pandey's absence well taken by Surya Kumar yadav and Sathish inclusion given them an additional bowling option to work with. They look to stick with the winning combination, so as Mumbai on Thursday.
               The pitch at Wankhede well known for run fest and chasing as been sucesssful so far in this season. While all the matches played here won during chases with the dew factor in, the second half spinners will have a tough job along side short boundaries.
                Mumbai who won the previous encounter against visitors will feel better playing at home, but lot depends on the toss on the chasing paradise. While the contest gonna lie on, how bowlers can restrict the damage batsmen make.