Kieron Pollard's blitz trumps KL Rahul's century as Mumbai Indians seal unlikely win against Kings XI Punjab

[caption id=“attachment_6429901” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Kieron Pollard (L) and Hardik Pandya celebrate a thrilling finish as Mumbai Indians got over the line against Kings XI Punjab off the final ball of the match at Wankhede. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6429891” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Alzarri Joseph was once again at the center of Mumbai Indians’ winning moment after he held his nerves to score two runs off the last ball to help hosts secure a close win. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6429911” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Stand-in-captain Keiron Pollard shellacked 83 off just 31 balls to lead Mumbai Indians to an unlikely win. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6429921” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Mohammed Shami delivered a fantastic spell for the Kings XI Punjab taking three wickets for 21 runs. He got rid of Hardik and Krunal Pandya in one over to dent MI’s hopes. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6429931” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] After spending nearly five years on the sidelines for the Mumbai Indians, Siddhesh Lad, got an opportunity to make his IPL debut, replacing Rohit Sharma. Lad struck a six off his first ball but was dismissed by Shami in the fourth over for 15. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6429941” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] KXIP piled 197 in their 20 overs thanks largely to a scintillating century by KL Rahul. He carried his bat, remaining unbeaten on 100 off 64 balls. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6429951” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Chris Gayle combined with Rahul to provide KXIP a rapid start. The Universe Boss slammed 63 off 36 balls and racked up 116 for the first-wicket. Sportzpics[/caption]