The Knight Riders are on the verge of playoffs, needing two wins from five games, but facing the challenge of playing Mumbai Indians twice, historically a tough opponent. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar acknowledges the uncertainty, asserting the competitiveness of the IPL. While their batting has shone, their bowling, led by Mitchell Starc, hasn’t fully delivered. Starc’s performance has been scanner, but he could pose a threat to Mumbai’s top order. Mumbai Indians, with nothing to lose, can still disrupt KKR’s playoff hopes, despite their own slim chances.
IPL 2024, MI vs KKR: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium is known as a batters paradise in India. The track at Wankhede offers true bounce and little to no spin. It is an absolute delight for the batters. This year’s IPL has been quite high-scoring and on a flat pitch like Wankhede, the match between MI and KKR is expected to be a slug fest. More than 400 runs are expected to be scored in the game. There will also be dew which will help the team that chases. It’s a fielding first ground and the team which wins the toss would surely be doing that.
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Wankhede Stadium IPL Stats
| 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 |
| Highest Team Total | 235/1 |
| Lowest Team Total | 67 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 213 |
| Average First Innings Total | 170 |