KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Shreya Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders recorded a huge 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in their last IPL 2024 game and jumped to the top of the points table with eight wins in eleven matches.
KKR vs MI pitch report: Shreyas Iyer's Kolkata Knight Riders are just a win away from securing IPL 2024 playoff qualification while Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians are already knocked out from the top-four race this season.
Kolkata Knight Riders got their flight diverted twice due to inclement weather in Kolkata while Suryakumar Yadav's second IPL century took Mumbai Indians to an important win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. Here's a look at the top 10 trending sports stories on May 7.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are in Varanasi following a couple of diversions on their way to Kolkata from Lucknow. The rain and thunderstorms in the City of Joy meant that KKR's charter flight was first diverted to Guwahati and the second attempt failed too, which took them to Varanasi.
The 22-year-old Delhi pacer Harshit Rana, who till last year wasn't even a first-choice pacer for the Kolkata Knight Riders, has transformed into one of the most reliable bowlers for the side in IPL 2024. Rana with his change of pace, accuracy and lines and lengths has impressed one and all.
LSG vs KKR IPL 2024: In-form all-rounder Sunil Narine smashed 81 off just 36 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders post the highest total of 235 at Ekana Cricket Stadium and then also shone with a ball to bowl out Lucknow to 137.
LSG vs KKR IPL 2024: Shreyas Iyer's Kolkata Knight Riders and KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants are set to enter this fixture after beating Mumbai Indians in their last respective games and are currently placed in the top three of the points table.
LSG vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders registered their maiden win over Kolkata Knight Riders with a dominant victory at Eden Gardens in the first-leg fixture and are placed second in the points table with seven wins in the IPL 2024.
"As T20 cricket doesn't always go the way you want it to go, and of course I wanted to go a bit better at the start but I am not the only bowler going for runs. It is what it is," Mitchell Starc said after his match-winning spell against Mumbai Indians.
MI vs KKR Playing XIs: Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders are facing for the first time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. MI are at the ninth place while KKR at second position with this being the must-win encounter for the five-time champions.
MI vs KKR IPL 2024: Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 70 runs off 52 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders post a 169 total and then the star pacer Mitchell Starc took four wickets for33 to bowl out Mumbai Indians to 145 at Wankhede Stadium.
MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians suffered a four-wicket defeat while defending 144 runs against Lucknow Super Giants in their last game while Kolkata Knight Riders enter this game after a big victory over Delhi Capitals.
Mumbai Indians have already lost seven matches in the 2024 edition of the IPL and will be playing for pride as they get ready for the business end of the tournament. There's still a mathematical chance for five-time champions and facing Kolkata Knight Riders in such a situation will be a challenge.
MI vs KKR Preview: Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians suffered a heavy loss against Lucknow Super Giants in their last game but boost an impressive and dominant head-to-head record against Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the upcoming clash on Friday.
The right-arm pacer has bagged nine wickets in just five games for the two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing 17th season.
Phil Salt despite smashing two back-to-back centuries for England in December against the West Indies, went unsold at the IPL 2024 auction in a shock to many. Salt was signed as a replacement player by the Kolkata Knight Riders and it's proving to be a Chris Gayle-like move for RCB in 2011.
Phil Salt, signed as a replacement player for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has lit up the 2024 edition of the IPL. Salt has ridden his luck with reprieves in a few matches but has been sensational with the bat having scored 392 runs so far striking at 180.
KKR vs DC IPL 2024 Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders look to reduce the gap between themselves and Rajasthan Royals at the top of the points table, while Delhi Capitals have a chance to go to the second place as they are seemingly peaking at the right time. Follow for all the updates.
Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling attack has come under the scanner after losing to Punjab Kings despite posting a mammoth total of 261 runs on the board. Sunil Narine is the only economical bowler for them this season while rest of the bowlers have gone for a lot of runs.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been actively consumed in Kolkata Knight Riders' workings in the 2024 edition of the IPL. Shah Rukh has been attending the KKR matches regularly and on the eve of the clash against the Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens, even attended the practice session
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