Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians will square off against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 14th match of IPL 2022 in Pune. Suryakumar Yadav might come back into the side after recovering from his thumb injury. On the other hand, Aussie Test skipper Pat Cummins is back in the Knights camp and might well play his first game of IPL 15 against MI. MI are languishing down in the points table with no wins in 2 matches while KKR comfortably occupies the second spot. After a disappointing loss against RCB, Iyer and his troops came back in style courtesy of a Umesh-Russell show. As the rivals clash in a mega showdown, fans will hope for a thriller on Wednesday.
Match Details
| Match | KKR vs MI, 14th Match, Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Date | Wednesday, April 06, 2022 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Where To Watch | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar |
KKR vs MI: MCA Stadium Pitch Report
Pacers who like to hit the deck hard will enjoy the conditions in Pune. Batters will need to first settle down before attempting a risky shot as the par score is close to 170. Dew will play a critical factor and therefore the spinners will find it difficult as the game progresses.
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Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy skies with no chances of rain are expected. The mean temperature will be around 31°C and humidity will be close to 65%.
KKR vs MI: Head to Head
The rivalry between KKR and MI is one of IPL’s most celebrated showdowns of all time. Two of IPL’s most successful champions locking horns has always resulted in a cracker of a contest. However, MI have mostly thumped KKR in their past meetings. In 29 matches, KKR have won only on 7 occasions while MI has had the upper hand in the remaining 22 games. In IPL 2021, both the teams shared the spoils in the 2 matches in the league stage.
KKR vs MI Dream 11 Top Picks
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav has seemed to turn the tide for KKR with the ball in the powerplay. The seasoned campaigner despite going unsold in the 1st round of auction, has hit back at his critics with his fiery bowling spells. Currently having the purple cap with him, Yadav will be Shreyas Iyer’s trump card against the MI heavyweights.
Ishan Kishan
MI’s batting woes hurt their chances in the first 2 matches but their biggest highlight has been their swashbuckling southpaw Ishan Kishan. With two back-to-back fifties, Kishan seems to stand tall to the team management’s expectations even in crunch situations of the game. The flamboyant wicket-keeper batter will be upbeat to keep up with his blistering form and convert his knocks into matchwinning ones.
Sunil Narine
From a lethal mystery spinner to a big-hitter with the bat, Narine has always played a pivotal role in KKR’s journey in IPL since 2011. The Caribbean all-rounder can be KKR’s gamechanger against MI’s struggling batting outfit. With the bat as well, Narine can smash a few in the stands turning tables over in a flash.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For KKR vs MI
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Kieron Pollard
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
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Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Umesh Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For KKR vs MI
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Basil Thampi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Ishan Kishan
- Vice-Captain: Umesh Yadav
KKR vs MI Probable XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Andre Russell, Sam Billings (wk), Tim Southee/Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Tilak Varma, Anmolpreet Singh/Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Kieron Pollard, Murugan Ashwin, Daniel Sams, Tymal Mills, Jasprit Bumrah, Basil Thampi
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
MI have always been slow starters but since the IPL is now a bigger affair with 10 teams, the 5 times champions need to get back on track after 2 successive defeats. IPL 2021 runners-up KKR have been on a rollercoaster so far with 2 wins and 1 defeat in their first 3 matches. Recent performances do give KKR an edge, but the odds might turn out in favor of MI in Pune.
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