In a crucial match of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Wankehede Stadium. MI finds themselves in a must-win situation, banking on their strong head-to-head record against KKR. However, recent inconsistencies in batting and heavy reliance on Jasprit Bumrah for bowling pose challenges. KKR, boasting a solid batting lineup and the influential Sunil Narine in bowling, enter as favorites. The clash promises an exciting encounter with both sides eyeing victory to bolster their playoff hopes.
Players Stats in Current Series
Most Runs:
- Philip Salt (KKR) – 392 Runs
- Sunil Narine (KKR) – 372 Runs
- Tilak Varma (MI) – 343 Runs
- Rohit Sharma (MI) – 315 Runs
- Shreyas Iyer (KKR) – 251 Runs
Probable Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), SA Yadav, Tilak Varma, N Wadhera, HH Pandya (C), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, G Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, JJ Bumrah
Kolkata Knight Riders
SP Narine, PD Salt (wk), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, VR Iyer, S Iyer (C), RK Singh, Ramandeep Singh, AD Russell, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy
Injury and Availability News
Harshit Rana is unavailable due to a breach of the code of conduct.
Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium favors batting, offering little swing to bowlers. Spinners find some turn but shorter boundaries challenge them. High-scoring matches are common, with dew not expected to play a significant role.
Player Picks
Captains
- Sunil Narine (KKR | ALL)
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI | BAT)
- Philip Salt (KKR | WK)
Avoid Having These Players in Your Fantasy Sports Team
- Mohammad Nabi (MI | ALL)
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR | ALL)
- Harshit Rana (KKR | BOWL)
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On – May 3 2024 3:04 PM
Head to Head MI: 5 | KKR: 6
Team 1:
MI: 5 | KKR: 6
Credits Left: 6/100
Wicket Keeper
- Ishan Kishan – 8.5
Batter
- Rinku Singh – 8.5
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 9.5
- Nehal Wadhera – 8.5
- Suryakumar Yadav (C) – 9
All-Rounder
- Ramandeep Singh – 8
- Andre Russell (VC) – 9
- Sunil Narine – 9
Bowler
- Vaibhav Arora – 8
- Nuwan Thushara – 6.5
- Piyush Chawla – 9.5
More Match Details
Stay tuned for the latest updates and team announcements after the toss. This match promises thrilling action and is crucial for both teams’ IPL journey. Keep an eye on standout performers and strategic gameplay to enhance your fantasy cricket experience.