IPL 2024: The IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be played today (May 3). MI is currently at the bottom half of the points table while KKR is in the top half.

Date and Venue

The IPL 2024 match between MI and KKR is scheduled to take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 3, starting at 7:30 pm IST. Mumbai has participated in ten matches thus far, emerging victorious in only three, whereas Kolkata, having played nine matches, has clinched victory in six encounters.

MI vs KKR IPL 2024 Match Preview – Match 51

Mumbai Indians

The season has been challenging for MI, marked by inconsistency. The bowlers have struggled to contain runs, while the batters have faltered on numerous occasions. The captaincy transition has not worked well and Mumbai Indians have failed to achieve the desired results this year, with a win rate of less than 60% so far.

In their recent match against LSG, Mumbai batted first and struggled, posting a modest total of 144 runs in 20 overs. Nehal Wadhera’s 46 was the highest individual score. Disappointingly, captain Hardik Pandya failed to make an impact with the bat, getting out for a duck. Among the Mumbai Indians’ squad, only Jasprit Bumrah has maintained consistency.

MI Probable Playing-11

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Tilak Varma, Gerald Coetzee, Nuwan Thushara.

Kolkata Knight Riders 

KKR are entering this game on the back of a convincing win against Delhi Capitals in their previous match. At home this year, they have won four out of six matches, suffering two losses in the process.

In the recent match against DC, Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his bowling skills by taking 3 crucial wickets, contributing significantly to KKR’s victory. Meanwhile, Sunil Narine’s tight bowling spell added immense pressure on the opposition, restricting their scoring opportunities. Additionally, Phil Salt’s explosive innings of 67 runs played an important role in steering KKR’s win.

KKR Probable Playing-11

Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Phil Salt (wk), Vaibhav Arora, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer ©, Ramandeep Singh, Dushmantha Chameera, Varun Chakaravarthy.

MI vs KKR: Dream 11 Picks

Keeper – Phil Salt, Ishan Kishan

Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma

All-rounders – Hardik Pandya, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine

Bowlers –  Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

MI vs KKR head-to-head stats

In their IPL encounters thus far, Mumbai and Kolkata have faced off 32 times. Mumbai Indians have emerged victorious in 23 of these matches, while Kolkata Knight Riders have triumphed in nine. Mumbai’s highest total against KKR stands at 210, while Kolkata’s highest total against MI is 232.

Weather and Pitch

In the evening, Mumbai’s temperature is expected to be around 28°C. The humidity is forecasted to be around 65%, and there is no chance of rain.

The MI vs KKR match is scheduled at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, known for its batting-friendly conditions. Bowlers face challenges due to the absence of swing early in the innings, while spinners may find some turn, although the shorter boundaries can pose difficulties. Batsmen aim to maximize their runs, as targets often appear achievable. Dew might not significantly impact the game.