MI vs KKR Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 51
Updated - 03 May 2024, 05:50 PM
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The MI vs KKR IPL 2024 match will be played at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on May 3, Friday from 7.30 pm IST. This is the first meeting between the two sides this season.
The two teams are polar opposites on the points table with KKR placed second and MI ninth. Mumbai Indians lost their previous match to LSG in Lucknow, while KKR beat DC at home.
MI vs KKR Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR are heading into this game after a convincing win over Delhi Capitals in their last game. In six matches at home this year so far, they have won four and lost two.
They will now face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium. KKR do not have a good record against MI historically in the IPL. In 32 games they have won just nine and lost 23. With the five-time champions not in good form this season, they can capitalize.
Mumbai Indians
MI are placed ninth on the points table heading into this game. They have lost as many as seven games this season and won just three. They lost to LSG in their previous game in Lucknow. Nothing has worked in favor of MI this season.
Starting with the change in captaincy in captaincy to their key batters not in good form. MI collectively as a group has not fared well.
MI vs KKR Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The pitch at the Wankhede stadium is a very good batting wicket. The wicket also has good pace bounce and carry for the bowlers. MI have already posted 234 once batting first against DC. They also failed to chase 206 for victory against CSK.
Form and Fitness
The batting form of Sunil Narine and Phil Salt for KKR has been a key to their success. The rest of the batters have been able to capitalize on the good start given by the openers.
Speaking about MI, none of their batters have been consistent this season. However, several of their batters have good records against KKR which might inspire them to come back to form in this crucial match.
Speaking about fitness, there are no injury concerts in the MI camp at the moment. For KKR, they are still waiting for the return of Nitish Rana who injured his finger in the very first game and has been out of the side since then.
Tactical Acumen
Shreyas Iyer in Kolkata used his spinners brilliantly in the matches that they have won so far at home. The young pacers in Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana have responded well as well. Against MI the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Suryakymar Yadav are key for KKR and they will look to dismiss them early.
Hardik Pandya has not been very tactically astute as captain. Time and again he has shown his anger and frustration on the field to other players. With MI not in great form, this is KKR's chance to beat them at the Wankhede.
MI vs KKR Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| Mumbai Indians | 200-220 | 180-200 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 220-240 | 180-200 |
Recent Venue Records (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
IPL Matches Played 113
Matches Won Batting First 52
Matches Won Batting Second 61
Matches Won Winning Toss 59
Matches Won Losing Toss 54
Matches with No Result 0
Who Will Score Most Runs For KKR: Sunil Narine / Phil Salt
Who Will Take Most Wickets For KKR: Sunil Narine / Varun Chakravarthy
Who Will Score Most Runs For MI: Rohit Sharma / Suryakumar Yadav
Who Will Take Most Wickets For Jasprit Bumrah / Piyush Chawla
MI vs KKR Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 51
Historically, MI have dominated KKR at the Wankhede stadium winning 8 out of the nine matches played at the venue. However, this year., KKR has looked a different side and can challenge Mumbai Indians in their backyard.
Conclusion
MI have a head to head record of 23-9 in 32 games against KKR. In the last five games between the two sides, KKR have won four and have momentum on their side heading into this game.
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