KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can stretch their lead at the top of IPL 2024 table to two points when they host Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Eden Gardens on Saturday evening. Following Rajasthan Royals‘ consecutive defeats, KKR have a golden chance to finish the league stage at the top of the table. MI meanwhile can’t go beyond 14 points and are unlikely to secure a spot in top-four.
The last two seasons were quite disappointing for KKR, finishing 7th in both IPL 2022 and IPL 2023. However, re-appointing Gautam Gambhir as the coach was a masterstroke, as the former Indian batter brings a plethora of experience to the table. He knows the franchise inside out after leading them to two league titles in 2012 and 2014.
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Another reason for KKR‘s success this season is the availability of captain Shreyas Iyer. It’s no secret that KKR missed their captain fantastic last season, as the 29-year-old batter had to sit out the entire IPL 2023 due to an injury.
In terms of current form, KKR is the team to beat. With 8 wins in 11 games, they are a good value for the top spot.
Shreyas Iyer‘s team will be confident in extending their current streak to four wins after defeating the same opponent by 24 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on May 3rd.
MI lost to KKR by 24 runs earlier in the season
For Mumbai Indians, pride is the only thing worth fighting for now. The five-time IPL champions will have to settle for a place outside of the top four. Considering that Sunrisers Hyderabad is already on 14 points in 12 matches, with Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants also on 12 points, even if they win all their remaining games, they can’t climb higher than 14 points. This team is not as bad as the table suggests.
But MI has a golden opportunity to finish the season on a high note after breaking a four-game losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last match. If MI beats KKR here, they will have the chance to close out the season with three straight wins as they play Lucknow Super Giants at home in their last league game.
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KKR vs MI Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Eden Gardens is a batting paradise; there’s no other way to describe the surface at this ground. This is the same ground where Punjab Kings chased down KKR’s 261-run target, creating a world record chase in the process.
In the last game played at this venue, Delhi Capitals batted first and could only manage 153/9 in 20 overs. This low target was due to DC‘s batters’ failure, as KKR chased the target in just 16.3 overs, losing only three wickets in the process. The team batting first has to score in excess of 180-190 runs to stand a decent chance of defending the target.
Weather Report: High humidity levels and excessive heat are the ever-present factors dominating the weather conditions in Kolkata. However, tomorrow, on May 11, 2024, there’s some respite from the heat as the maximum temperature is likely to range between 31°C and 33°C. But the bad news is that there’s a 20-25% chance of rain, which might play spoilsport in the game. The humidity level, though, is expected to remain higher than 60%.
KKR vs MI Head To Head Record
Matches played | 33 |
KKR Wins | 10 |
MI Wins | 23 |
No Result | 00 |
High-Score | Low-Score | |
KKR | 232 | 67 |
MI | 210 | 108 |
KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- No changes are expected in KKR Playing 11. The hosts should name the similar starting 11 that featured against Lucknow Super Giants.
- Phil Salt and Sunil Narine will continue to open the innings for KKR, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi playing at no-3.
- KKR have flirted with no-4 position. Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer and Andre Russell all have been used at this position depending on the situation.
- Mitchell Starc will lead the pace attack which also features Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora.
- If KKR bat first, expect Varun Chakaravarthy to play as an Impact Player.
Mumbai Indians:
- Mumbai Indians snapped their four-game losing run with a fine seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. They are likely to stick with their winning combination.
- That means, just like the last game, MI might go with only two overseas players in the form of Tim David and Nuwan Thushara. Expect Gerald Coetzee to remain on the bench.
- However, if Mumbai decide to make a change, Naman Dhir might be the player getting benched. In that case, Romario Shepherd could get the nod in MI’s Starting 11.
TOP Picks For KKR vs MI Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
Leading scorer for KKR in IPL 2024
- Sunil Narine: Dominating almost all aspects of the game for KKR this season. If there was a definition for a one-man show, Sunil Narine might fit that description. The veteran West Indian has an ace up his sleeve for almost all situations. He is batting like a legend, and while bowling remains his trump card. For the Dream11 fantasy cricket captain option, look no further than Narine.
Sunil Narine in IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Runs: 461 | Wickets: 14 | 4s: 46 | 6s: 32. - Jasprit Bumrah: On a batting paradise pitch like Eden Gardens, where batters are likely to feast on bowlers, Bumrah might stand out once again. He is breathtakingly superb, maintaining an economy at 6.20 in a season where runs have come like water droplets fall from sky during the monsoon season. He is truly exceptional, a one-of-a-kind bowler. Bumrah should be considered in KKR vs MI Today IPL Teams.
Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2024: Innings: 12 | Wickets: 18 | Best: 5/21 | Economy: 6.20. - Phil Salt: The main reason why Phil Salt should be considered in fantasy cricket teams is that most of his runs have come in home games. This particular stat can’t be overstated as all four of his half-centuries in IPL 2024 have come at Eden Gardens. The 27-year-old has taken a special liking to this ground. He is only 32 runs behind Narine on KKR’s scoring charts.
Phil Salt in IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Runs: 429 | 50s: 04 | 4s: 50 | 6s: 23. - Suryakumar Yadav: Out of 174 runs MI scored during the chase against SRH, 102 came from the bat of Suryakumar Yadav. The 33-year-old brought up his well-deserved century with a six off T Natarajan’s ball. He entertained every fan present inside the Wankhede Stadium to an absolute treat. SKY is one such player who can win games on his own. Worth the shot for either captain or vice-captain.
Suryakumar Yadav in last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 102* | balls: 51 | 4s: 12 | 6s: 06. - Andre Russell: Just like his countryman Narine, Andre Russell is also in solid form with both bat and ball. In 8 innings, KKR’s star all-rounder has scored 198 runs and taken an impressive 13 wickets in 11 games. His numbers are truly phenomenal this season. He is worth having in Dream11 Fantasy grand league or small league teams.
Andre Russell in IPL 2024: Runs: 198 | Wickets: 13 | 4s: 18 | 6s: 14.
Rohit has scored 1051 runs against KKR, including 1 century and 6 fifties
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain might be struggling for runs in IPL 2024, but his class and temperament can’t be questioned. He is one of those players who don not get concerned from the lack of runs, for they know runs will come.
In addition, Rohit’s record against KKR speaks for itself. In 33 games, he has scored 6 fifties and one hundred the Kolkata outfit, scoring 1051 runs in total against them.
Rohit Sharma against KKR: Runs: 1051 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 06. Average: 40.42.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Shreyas Iyer: With 280 runs in 11 innings, KKR’s captain fantastic is the 3rd highest scorer in his team this season. He has batted from 3rd to 6th position this season, and that shows his game is tailor-made for every situation. The Indian batter is in good form and shouldn’t be overlooked at all.
Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Runs: 280. - Hardik Pandya: He is finally regaining his all-round form that made him a formidable player across all formats. The MI captain shone with the ball once again after taking a 3-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last match. Although Pandya wasn’t required to bat in the last match, he is also in good batting form.
Hardik Pandya in last IPL 2024 match: 4-0-31-03. - Varun Chakaravarthy: With 16 wickets in 11 matches, Varun Chakaravarthy is KKR’s leading wicket-taker this season and that’s a good enough reason to consider him in KKR vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Varun Chakaravarthy in IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Wickets: 16.
KKR vs MI Predicted Lineups
Kolkata Knight Riders: Phil Salt (WK), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Ramandeep Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy (IMPACT PLAYER)
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Suryakuamr Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd (IMPACT PLAYER)
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams
KKR vs MI Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: P Salt, I Kishan
- Batsmen: S Yadav, T Varma, A Raghuvanshi
- All-rounders: A Russell, S Narine (C), H Pandya (VC)
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, V Chakaravarthy, N Thushara / P Chawla
KKR vs MI Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: P Salt
- Batsmen: S Yadav, R Sharma (C), A Raghuvanshi
- All-rounders: A Russell, S Narine (VC), H Pandya
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, V Chakaravarthy, P Chawla, H Rana