The mega encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians to be played at the Mumbai Cricket Association ground, Pune. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and decided to bowl first and invited MI to bat. Mumbai Indians are currently ranked eighth in the points table and their net run rate is also very poor. Mumbai Indians start has been disappointing like every season. Mumbai Indians performance in both the matches against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals has been disappointing and the team now needs to raise the level of their performance.
While one side Mumbai Indians are at the eighth position in the points table, Kolkata Knight Riders are on the second spot after winning two out of three matches. Kolkata’s net run rate is also very good and the team has done very well so far this season. This time Kolkata Knight Riders have given the command of their team to a young captain like Shreyas Iyer and so far Shreyas Iyer has not disappointed his franchise. Shreyas Iyer is the main link of the Kolkata team and his stay in form is very important for KKR.