MI vs KKR, Match 51 IPL 2024: Eyeing close to the playoffs with another victory against the struggling Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday.

KKR, boasting six victories in nine matches, has secured 12 points, placing them second on the IPL points table and well within reach of a playoff spot. Despite having five more games to play, Mumbai Indians, with their five-time championship title, appear to be slipping out of contention for the playoffs.

MI vs KKR Match 51: Playing XI Predictions

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI

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

Impact Sub: Nuwan Thushara

One MI player to keep an eye on is Suryakumar Yadav. He’s garnered attention with two fifties in seven IPL games this season. However, for a batter of his caliber, greater consistency is anticipated.

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI

Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora

Impact Sub: Anukul Roy

Mitchell Starc, a KKR player to keep an eye on, having conceded almost 12 runs per over in just eight matches while only taking seven wickets. Enthusiastic batters have also successfully taken advantage of the lanky Australian’s lack of control on flat, batting-friendly pitches.

MI vs KKR Match 51, IPL 2024: Head-to-Head Stats 

Matches played: 32

MI won: 23

KKR: 9

MI vs KKR head-to-head in IPL in Mumbai

Matches played: 10

MI won: 9

KKR won: 1

MI vs KKR record at Wankhede Stadium

Matches played: 82

Won: 50

Lost: 31

Tied: 1

MI vs KKR Match 51, IPL 2024: Pitch Report

Given that the pitch at Wankhede Stadium has genuine bounce, Mumbai’s wicket should be batting friendly. Nonetheless, some seam movement is anticipated in the first inning during the powerplay.

MI vs KKR Match 51, IPL 2024: Weather Report

Accuweather.com states that there is no likelihood of rain in Mumbai on May 3. At the beginning of the match, the temperature is probably going to be about thirty degrees Celsius. With the expected humidity of roughly 70%, dew may be a major factor in the second innings.