KKR will face against MI in a crucial IPL 2024 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With wins from nine games, KKR currently sits in second place on the point table with 12 points. In contrast, five-time champions MI are struggling at the ninth spot, having won only three of their nine matches.
The Heas-to-head record heavily favors MI, who have won 23 out of the 32 matches between the two teams. MI has won 9 out of the 10 encounters against KKR at the Wankhede Stadium.
The Wankhede pitch is known to be batting-friendly, with an average first innings score of 170. In the four matches played at the venue so far in IPL 2024, the stats reflect an even balance between teams batting first and second, with both scenarios resulting in two victories each. The highest total recorded at the stadium is an impressive 234/5 by MI against DC, showcasing the potential for substantial scores.
The final score of the MI vs KKR MATCH WAS:
KKR: 169/5 (19.5 overs )
MI: 145/10 (18.5 overs )
KKR won the match by 24 runs.
In terms of team dynamics, MI will likely replace Piyush Chawla with Kumar Kartikeya in their playing XI. KKR, on the other hand, will be missing Harshit Rana due to a one-match ban, with Vaibhav Aroa or Chetan Sakariya expected to step in.
MI vs KKR: Head-to-Head
Out of the 32 matches played between Mumbai and Kolkata, MI won 23 encounters, while KKR managed to secure victory in 9 matches. Remarkably, there have been no tied matches between these two teams, highlighting the dominance of MI in their head-to-head clashes.
MI has been rotating between Suryakumar Yadav and Nuwan Thushara in the recent IPL matches, a trend expected to continue. On the other hand, KKR will be missing both Ranas for their upcoming match. While Harshit Rana is suspended for one game, Nitish Rana, who played only the opening game before sustaining a hand injury, has resumed batting in the nets with hopes of returning to full fitness soon. In the absence of Harshit, Vaibhav Arora or Chetan Sakariya could potentially step into the XI. KKR has been strategic in deploying impact players based on the opposition, like Suyash Sharma against RCB or Anukul Roy on slower tracks against PBKS.
Key players to watch out for in this match include:
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): The leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024 with 14 scalps in 10 matches, Bumrah will be crucial to MI’s bowling attack.
- Philip Salt (KKR): The leading run-scorer for KKR, salt has provided stability and firepower at the top of the order. He is currently sixth in the IPL 2024 Orange Cap race.
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Despite scoring two half-centuries in seven matches, Yadav’s inconsistency has been a concern for MI. His form will be crucial in this high-stakes encounter.
- Mitchell Starc (KKR): The Australian pacer has struggled to find his rhythm, conceding nearly 12 runs per over while claiming only seven wickets in eight appearances. His performance will be crucial on the beating-friendly Wankhede pitch.
Given the current standings and the historical head-to-head record, KKR will be the favorite to secure a victory and consolidate their position in the top half of the points table. However, MI will be determined to keep their slim playoff hopes alive by pulling off an upset at their home ground.
In the MI vs KKR match, the bowlers who took wickets were:
For Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR):
- Mitchell Starc: 4 wickets for 33 runs
- Varun Chakravarthy: 2 wickets for 22 runs
- Sunil Narine: 2 wickets for 22 runs
- Andre Russell: 2 wickets
These bowlers played a crucial role in KKR’s victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2024 match