Mumbai Indians (10 Matches, 12 points)
Mumbai Indians might have won 6 matches, but they have also kept the net run rate in check as their's is the second best in IPL 2019 at the moment. Two of their remaining games is against KKR, against whom they boast of an 18-5 head-to-head record and with KKR on a six-match losing streak, MI fancies their chances. MI will also face a Warner-Bairstow less SRH at home and things look good for Rohit Sharma-led team.
Remaining matches: vs Chennai Super Kings (April 26; Chennai), vs Kolkata Knight Riders (April 28; Kolkata), vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 2; Mumbai), vs Kolkata Knight Riders (May 5; Mumbai)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (10 Matches, 10 points)
Sunrisers Hyderabad has had a very indifferent season which was bolstered by David Warner and Jonny Bairstow’s opening partnership. But with Bairstow gone and Warner to leave shortly, SRH needs to look at options who can continue their momentum in the remaining matches. They have Warner for two matches and these two matches should be targeted by SRH to ensure four points and solidify their position on the points table.
Remaining matches: vs Rajasthan Royals (April 27; Jaipur), vs Kings XI Punjab (April 29; Hyderabad), vs Mumbai Indians (May 2; Mumbai), vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (April 4; Bengaluru)