The IPL's Governing Council lauded the event's success in the UAE, claiming that the first leg of the tournament fetched "unprecedented success" in terms of fan turnout, television viewership and ticket collections.
Kings XI Punjab captain George Bailey won the toss and chose to bat against Mumbai Indians in their IPL match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Sandeep Sharma, the Patilala-based seamer has been lethal this season, but ask him about his performance and the 2012 Under-19 World Cup hero plays it down.
The Delhi & District Cricket Association have prepared 3 tracks for 5 games at the Kotla which are expected to behave like their predecessors - slow and low.
Momentum is one thing both Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals are desperate to achieve in IPL 7 as they face off at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Saturday.
While Kings XI Punjab's domination in the desert has become the talking point, the Mumbai Indians have returned winless from their sojourn in the Emirates.
Brendon McCullum sizzled with an enterprising half-century, powering Chennai Super Kings to a daunting 148 for three against Kolkata Knight Riders in Ranchi.
Kings XI Punjab are on course of booking their IPL playoff berth. However, things might change in the nine remaining games with their first match in India against holders Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede on Saturday.
"Last season too I had performed well in four matches I played and that made the team owners give me an early look up this time," Sandeep told TOI on Friday.
With six wickets from five matches at an economy rate of 5.72, Kings XI Punjab's Akshar Patel has been one of the most impressive spinners in IPL 7 so far.