Our experts, Deep Dasgupta and Brad Hogg, also have words of praise for Krunal Pandya's all-round contributions
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All Match NewsHardik Pandya continues to learn on the job
The allrounder followed an unbeaten 35 off 20 balls with four overs of excellent pace variations on a Wankhede pitch with a tinge of green
Talking points - How KKR fell apart in the chase
Mumbai Indians kept bowling short and often varied the pace to strangle Kolkata Knight Riders' chase
Mumbai overcome their death-overs nerves
They kept losing close games at the start of the tournament, but on Sunday they made sure they didn't lose their way in the pressure moments
Hardik delivers twice at the death to keep Mumbai alive
The allrounder made an unbeaten 35 off 20 and followed up with figures of 2 for 19 in four overs to help Mumbai Indians shade KKR in a constantly fluctuating contest
In-form KKR could ruin Mumbai Indians' play-off hopes
Mumbai cannot afford to lose, and are up against a formidable side that has won their last two games