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MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 56 | MI vs KOL Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Key Players | DY Patil Pitch Report
It’s now or never for Kolkata Knight Riders. After they began their IPL 2022 campaign with such promise, they have lost six of their past seven matches to sink to the brink of elimination.
Their batting has been particularly poor, with an over-reliance on Andre Russell. There has been no consistency from their opening combinations, while Shreyas Iyer has rarely made use of his starts. If they have dreams of a miracle qualification to the playoffs, they must fix this, and fast.
And it won’t be easy, despite playing last-placed Mumbai Indians. Rohit’s team has found a new lease of life, winning their past two games after losing all their previous eight. Tim David showed why he is the most expensive Australian at this season’s IPL, while there has been a little more offered by the bowlers.
Today, MI play their bogey team. Although they lost to KKR earlier this season, MI often dominate this fixture, and a win today will officially end KKR’s season. That in itself can serve as plenty of motivation.
Possible Playing 11
MI could look to stick with their winning combination.
Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Kieron Pollard, 6. Tim David, 7. Daniel Sams, 8. Murugan Ashwin, 9. Kumar Kartikeya, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Riley Meredith
Expect some changes for KKR as their season hangs by a thread. They simply must win this match and hope other results go their way (scenarios here).
Aaron Finch could make way for either a domestic or overseas option. Same with Baba Indrajith. Also, Pat Cummins, who tormented MI last time, could come in. Also, there is no official word on Umesh Yadav’s availability.
Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Aaron Finch/Ajinkya Rahane/Sam Billings, 2. Baba Indrajith/Venkatesh Iyer, 3. Shreyas Iyer (c), 4. Nitish Rana, 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Andre Russell, 7. Sunil Narine, 8. Anukul Roy, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Harshit Rana/Umesh Yadav, 11. Shivam Mavi/Pat Cummins
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Mumbai Indians:
- Rohit Sharma found some form last game vs GT, with a 28-ball 43. The MI captain easily has the most runs in MI-KKR matches, with 902 at an average of 47.47 and strike rate of 130.72.
- Suryakumar Yadav also has strong numbers vs KKR. MI’s second-highest run-scorer this season (303, avg. 43.28) has scored 337 runs in nine innings vs KKR at an average of 42.13 and strike rate of 145.26. This includes a 36-ball 52 earlier this season.
- Tilak Varma struck a 27-ball 38* in the same game. The youngster is MI’s leading run-scorer this season: 328 runs, avg. 41.00, SR 136.66.
- Tim David was player of the match last time out against GT. He struck a 21-ball 44*, and he will be key against a KKR side struggling at the death. He has scored 251 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 207.43 in the death overs in T20s in 2022.
- Despite missing a few matches, Murugan Ashwin is MI’s leading wicket-taker (8). Also, KKR have lost 24 wickets to wrist-spin this season at an average of just 9.58, so Murugan will play a key role.
- Will Daniel Sams have a better outing than he did against KKR earlier this season? Sams is MI’s second-highest wicket-taker this season (7). He will be key against Aaron Finch (if picked), given Finch’s struggle vs left-armers.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Shreyas Iyer has crossed double figures in 10 of his 11 innings this season, with seven scores above 20. But, he has reached 50+ just twice. Will today be the day?
- Andre Russell has been magnificent in IPL 2022. He has scored 272 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 183.78, along with 12 wickets. 11 of those 12 wickets have come in the second-half of the innings.
- Can Russell improve on his numbers vs MI? The all-rounder has scored just 194 runs in 11 innings at an average of 19.40 and strike rate of 146.97. His 11 wickets come at an economy rate of 9.31.
- KKR could look to use Sunil Narine early to Rohit. The mystery spinner has dismissed the MI captain nine times in 170 deliveries in T20s, whilst only conceding 183. Also, Narine has 23 wickets in 19 matches vs MI at an average of 21.83 and economy of 6.68.
- Pat Cummins to make a return? He smashed 56* off 15 vs MI earlier this season, including 35 runs off a single Sams over to win the match. He also took 2/49.
- Tim Southee has dismissed Rohit four times in 14 deliveries at an economy rate of under seven per over.
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 30, MI 22, KKR 8.
- KKR have won the past two matches between the teams.
- Murugan Ashwin has taken 23 of his 34 IPL wickets in the second innings.
- Ishan Kishan has struck 26 (18) and 45 (29) in his past two knocks. He struggled against KKR earlier this season (14 off 21 balls).
- Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Andre Russell thrice in 49 balls, with a batting strike rate of just 134.69.
- KKR must win their remaining three games to have any chance of qualifying for the playoffs (IPL 2022 scenarios here).
DY Patil Pitch Report and Weather
It will be very humid, so dew is expected to play a role. The chasing team has won three of the past five matches on this ground, with the average first innings score 164 in these matches.
MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction 9 May 2022
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen: Tilak Varma, Suryakymar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer
- All-rounders: Andre Russell
- Bowlers: Murugan Ashwin, Tim Southee
Match Prediction
MI look to be playing with greater confidence and look good to win this match.
