India, March 31 -- The IPL arrives at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, a famous arena in the world of cricket and one that is synonymous with the IPL. Mumbai Indians will host the Kolkata Knight Riders in a very significant match early for the five-time champions early in the season.

Hardik Pandya and company arrive in Mumbai with two poor losses in their first two matches, in which they didn't quite come to the party at all. MI are known to be slow starters, but will want this first match at home to inspire a win to get their campaign rolling. Better performances will be expected from the star names in the batting department, and a bowling unit constructed for the Wankhede will be hoping to come into their own.

Meanwhile, defending cham...