Mumbai's Suryakumar back among the runs in IPL as World Cup looms

Suryakumar, the world's top-ranked T20 batter, is expected to play a key role in India's campaign at the 50-overs tournament in October-November but the runs had dried up for the 32-year-old over the last couple of months.

Known for his audacious stroke-making, Suryakumar headed into Sunday's game with four first-ball ducks in his previous six innings, including three in a row in the one-day series against Australia last month.

But he ended that slump at the Wankhede Stadium, smashing 43 runs off 25 balls in Mumbai's successful chase as the five-times Indian Premier League champions prevailed by five wickets.

"I would have loved to finish the game but nevertheless, I was very happy with the way the team played," he said.

"I took my time in the first five, seven balls and thought if I could get my eye in I could get a (good) score."

Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma sat out of Kolkata's innings due to a stomach bug but was able to return under the 'Impact Player' rule, scoring 20 at the top of the order.

Opener Ishan Kishan top-scored for Mumbai with 58.

The Indians will be eyeing their third win in five games on Tuesday at Sunrisers Hyderabad.