As the race for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs heats up, Match 60 will feature Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 11. KKR sit at the top of the league table with 16 points from 12 matches, having secured eight wins and suffered four losses. In contrast, Mumbai Indians are out of playoff contention, looking to play the role of spoilers.
Let’s dive into the match predictions, tips, and top players to watch ahead of this exciting clash.
KKR vs MI: Head-to-Head Stats
The two of the oldest teams in IPL have squared off 33 times with the Mumbai Indians winning on 23 occasions. KKR have won ten matches including their last encounter in Wankhede. 
KKR vs MI: Pitch Report
The pitch in Kolkata favours the batters. The outfield is very quick and slower ones are a good option for bowlers. Pace-on deliveries tend to jump towards the ropes even on fine nicks. The spinners get adequate turn to trouble the batters but the ball comes to the bat well on most cases.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 92
Matches Won batting first: 37
Matches won batting second: 55
Average first innings total: 191
Highest total: 262/2 by PBKS vs KKR, in 2024
KKR vs MI: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may choose to field first as there could be chances of dew. Also, the summer rain has arrived in the city of joy, prompting the toss-winning skipper to assess the conditions and chase totals accordingly.
KKR vs MI: Match Facts
- Venkatesh Iyer is the only KKR player to score a ton against MI and averages 80 with the bat.
- Suryakumar Yadav never hit a six against Varun Chakravarthy despite facing 37 balls.
- Andre Russell’s only IPL fifer came against MI in 2021
KKR vs MI: Top Batters predictions
Phil Salt (KKR): The wicketkeeper-batter is the second-highest run-getter for the Kolkata Knight Riders with 429 runs from eleven matches. He has an outstanding average of 42.90 and a strike rate of 183.33. Salt has been teeing off the bowlers inside the powerplay and giving a good start to the side.
Rohit Sharma (MI): The Indian captain has blown hot and cold in the season. Although he has scored a century this year, Rohit’s last few numbers aren’t appealing. However, Eden Gardens is one such venue where Rohit enjoys batting and tends to pile up a lot of runs.
KKR vs MI: Top Bowler predictions
Sunil Narine (KKR): The all-rounder has not just been brilliant with the bat but also with the ball in hand. In a tournament where most bowlers have conceded runs aplenty, Narine has an economy of 6.61. He has also picked up 14 wickets so far in the tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): The Indian pacer has bucketed 18 wickets in the tournament from 12 matches and is the second-highest wicket-taker in the charts. Bumrah has the best economy in IPL 2024 from players who have played at least five matches. He can be effective with both the new and old ball.
KKR vs MI: Winner Predictions
The Mumbai Indians would look to bounce back in Eden Gardens after their home loss against KKR a few days back. Its gonna be an enthralling contest and it would be interesting to see who holds the edge.
KKR vs MI: Predictions
According to Parimatch odds, an aggregate of over 395.5 is expected at the Eden Gardens (1.85). Both sides have good batting units and runs have come aplenty here. Suryakumar Yadav is in good form with the bat and if he plays, one can expect him to score over 26.5 (1.85). Also, Venkatesh Iyer has a great record playing against MI and he could score over 18.5 (1.85).
