Final Qualifying Match between MI and NK

The last qualifying stage match of the Oppo CLT20 2014, featuring the Northern Knights and the Mumbai Indians, this is a furious match.

The Northern Knights have been the side to beat in the qualifying stage; they have won both their matches and taken at the top rank with a very healthy net run rate. They have beaten both the teams of Southern Express in the truncated season opener and the Lahore Lions by a whopping 72 runs. The Kiwi lads are favorites to go on beyond the qualifying stage and good manners of their two wins, already have one foot in the main draw of the Oppo CLT20 2014.

Mumbai Indians showed rusty in their tournament opener against the Lahore Lions before announcing themselves in the match against Southern Express. Despite the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, MI have plenty of ammunition in their positions to be considered a force. After the convincing win on Sunday, MI will be aware of the raised expectations; not only will a win in this match act as a confidence booster, particularly coming against the table-toppers, but it will most-likely ensure a passage to the tournament proper.