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Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders represent two teams with differing fortunes this season. Mumbai are in danger of elimination while KXIP have secured themselves in the top half of the points table and hope to clinch their spot in the playoffs.
Hardik Pandya’s side are coming off of a four-wicket loss against LSG and urgently require to make amends quickly.
Mumbai Indians
These teams are locked in an intense IPL rivalry that has produced some memorable matches over time. One of the stand-out matches each season for both sides, the KKR-MI matchup is often one of the highest-scoring match-ups showcasing incredible moments and record-setting performances by each side.
Both teams are desperate for a playoff berth and victory will guarantee it for KKR. After an inauspicious start to their campaign, the Knight Riders have experienced an extraordinary revival, winning four out of their last five matches and maintaining a substantial advantage over eighth-placed Mumbai Indians – meaning a victory here will boost their chances of making the semi-finals.
KKR are riding high after back-to-back wins over MI and LSG. Their bowling attack was particularly strong against both opponents; their batsmen also performed admirably against the pair. Looking ahead to this Sunday when they host Mumbai at Eden Gardens.
Last time these sides met, KKR were victorious by 24 runs in an exciting high-scoring matchup. Their batsmen scored big numbers before closing out their chase within 18.5 overs – Venkatesh Iyer scored 70 runs while Manish Pandey added 42. Mitchell Starc bowled an outstanding over, taking two wickets from Tim David and Piyush Chawla – narrowly missing out on a hat-trick – before picking up Gerald Coetzee for one more important wicket to secure victory for his side. It was the first victory at Wankhede Stadium for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since 2012 and vaulted them into second place in the table – keeping their hopes of top four finishes alive. MI had long since exited playoff contention; their only chance now lies with winning their remaining two matches and improving on their net run rate; though, this challenge will likely present itself against Rajasthan Royals on their final league-stage matchday.
Kolkata Knight Riders
The Mumbai Indians-Kolkata Knight Riders rivalry is one of the most captivating stories in Indian Premier League history. Both franchises share an exciting legacy filled with high-octane drama and unforgettable moments; let’s look back on some key milestones in their history!
Brendon McCullum’s remarkable 158* off 73 balls helped KKR win their inaugural tournament; but in their subsequent title win came with much tougher challenges from MI.
Starting in 2015, Mumbai Indians enjoyed an eight-game winning streak against KKR from 2015-2018; however, that run came to an abrupt halt this April when KKR prevailed with a crushing 232 run win at Eden Gardens.
Starting off as a thriller, both sides displayed brilliant opening overs performances; but spinners took control during the middle overs, derailing Mumbai’s run chase to just 139/8 in 16 overs and restricting them to just 80 runs from Andre Russell for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR then flourished explosively during their final overs run-chase to finish strongly off their opponent and win convincingly by overrun.
It was an outstanding team effort, with every member of KKR’s batting unit playing their part to secure this incredible victory for KKR – and the first time that an IPL team managed to defeat Mumbai at their own ground!
KKR have had an outstanding 2024, led by Sunil Narine’s powerful hitting. Backed by an aggressive batting lineup that appears likely to reach the playoffs.
At the auction, KKR were successful in keeping Robin Uthappa, Piyush Chawla and Kuldeep Yadav using RTM cards. Furthermore, KKR acquired opener Chris Lynn as well as uncapped batsman Ishank Jaggi along with West Indian fast bowler Javon Searles to further strengthen their lineup.
MI will miss Harshit Rana who is suspended for this game; Vaibhav Arora or Chetan Sakariya could step in as potential replacements in their XI.
High Lights
Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders’ rivalry has long been one of the fiercest in IPL history, producing unforgettable matches, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable moments – especially Brendon McCullum’s historic 158* at their first encounter back in 2011. Additionally, Lasith Malinga made his debut in this match and soon thereafter went on to become an integral player for his side’s rise to glory.
KKR won a much closer matchup during the following year’s IPL edition, though Mumbai Indians held onto an edge, winning 39 out of all 57 encounters between these teams.
Current season, both teams are fighting hard for survival in the points table and playoff position. Tonight at Wankhede Stadium they meet again in an important game where both sides desperately seek victory.
KKR began their new season strongly, winning three out of their first four matches. Unfortunately, however, their form has faltered recently and they currently sit fourth in the table.
Starting the match off right, Yash Thakur hits an early wide. Shreyas Iyer goes upstairs to review it but the verdict stands.
Salt and Narine hit off to an explosive start by amassing 88 runs in the powerplay. Narine proved particularly lethal against Delhi Capitals defences by hitting two sixes off his first two balls before ending it all with another devastating six over square leg.
But the KKR bowlers rose to the challenge, restricting the host team to just 169 runs with several wickets from Jasprit Bumrah and Nuwan Thushara relieving some pressure from visitors.
Predictions
Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians’ rivalry has long been one of the most captivating stories in Indian Premier League history, with both teams engaging in thrilling encounters that bring thrilling highs and lows into each encounter. Looking ahead, their intense rivalry is expected to remain exciting!
On Friday, these two teams meet once more in Game 51 of this season with the winner having an excellent opportunity of reaching the playoffs. MI will look to rebound after suffering an embarrassing four-wicket defeat against LSG while KKR aim to maintain their winning streak and maintain playoff aspirations.
KKR last saw victory against Delhi Capitals and are currently second on the points table with nine wins out of eleven matches, unbeaten at home, and boast an excellent record against Mumbai Indians (MI) with 23 victories out of 32 matches versus them – although their last victory came under Gautam Gambhir at Wankhede Stadium back in 2012. Now is an interesting test against their Mumbai-based rivals!
Jasprit Bumrah has been in stellar form, adding more wickets than ever this season for the Mumbai Indians. As one of the premier bowlers in the competition, his pace has been instrumental to their success this season – Jasprit will look for early wickets with which to control games against any opposition.
It would be shocking if KKR rested any of their key players this week, given their potent mix of bowlers and batsmen capable of winning them crucial matches. Instead, they have relied heavily on impact players such as Suyash Sharma against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Anukul Roy against Delhi Capitals; both will likely continue playing pivotal roles this time around.
Wankhede Stadium should provide perfect conditions for scoring runs during this matchup between two top teams in the competition. Batting-friendly conditions exist here with an average first innings score at this venue of 171 runs scored per innings in recent history. Expect an action-packed clash with lots on the line!
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