In a surprising turn of events, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) find themselves as favorites against the Mumbai Indians (MI) as they gear up for their clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. KKR, currently sitting at the top of the table with 8 wins and 3 losses, will be looking to extend their winning streak to five games and secure their spot in the playoffs.
On the other hand, MI, languishing at the bottom of the table with 4 wins and 8 losses, have already been eliminated from the tournament. The big question for MI is whether they should rest key players like Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya with the T20 World Cup looming on the horizon.
Despite historically being the underdogs against MI, KKR will be riding high on confidence after their recent victory over the defending champions at the Wankhede Stadium. With players like Mitchell Starc and Venkatesh Iyer in top form, KKR will be looking to maintain their dominance over MI.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to make a statement. With the playoffs approaching, KKR will be eager to solidify their position at the top of the table, while MI will be playing for pride. As the two teams prepare to face off, cricket fans can expect a high-octane clash between the two sides.