The stage is set for an exciting showdown as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gear up to face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 60th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
While the outcome of the game may not hold significant importance for MI, as they have been eliminated from the tournament, they will still strive to secure wins in their remaining fixtures to conclude their campaign positively. Conversely, KKR will enter the match with a surge in confidence, having secured three consecutive victories. They will be determined to continue their winning streak and secure a playoff spot with a victory in this encounter.
IPL 2024, KKR vs MI:
- Date and time: May 11; 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch report for Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata highlights its reputation for hosting exciting, high-scoring cricket matches. Historically, the pitch at this iconic venue has been favourable to batters, allowing for fluent stroke play and numerous boundary opportunities. Although spinners may find some support as the match progresses, the conditions are expected to showcase the power-hitting abilities of both teams.
KKR vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt, Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Hardik Pandya
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana
KKR vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Phil Salt (c), Sunil Narine (vc)
Choice 2: Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav (vc)
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KKR vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:
Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Tim David, Nuwan Tushara
KKR vs MI Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (May 11, 02:00 PM GMT):
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- KKR wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 55-60
- MI total: 175-180
Case 2:
- MI wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 60-65
- KKR total: 180-185
Team bowling first to win the contest
