If one was to go by the recent head-to-head record between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, then the latter, having won both their previous two encounters, have the edge. But going by sheer momentum, Gautam Gambhir and his men will look to extend their good run at the M Chinnaswamy stadium after shutting out defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their rain-hit Eliminator on Wednesday. Both teams come into Qualifier 2 here on Friday night with talent, experience and form in equal measure. Having said that, two individuals who could make the difference to their team's fortunes are the captains Rohit Sharma and Gambhir. 

If one was to go by the recent head-to-head record between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, then the latter, having won both their previous two encounters, have the edge. But going by sheer momentum, Gautam Gambhir and his men will look to extend their good run at the M Chinnaswamy stadium after shutting out defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their rain-hit Eliminator on Wednesday. Both teams come into Qualifier 2 here on Friday night with talent, experience and form in equal measure. Having said that, two individuals who could make the difference to their team's fortunes are the captains Rohit Sharma and Gambhir.