IPL 2024: Top Five Players To Watch Out for in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Match
KKR will be looking to secure the qualification and end the group stage at the top of the table. Certain players from both teams could influence the result of the game. As both teams gear up for their clash at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday, here are the five players who can turn the tides during the KKR-MI clash.
Kolkata Knight Riders have been near flawless this season and are just two points away from becoming the first team to officially qualify for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. On the other hand, MI under the leadership of Hardik Pandya have struggled to string up positive results in their favour throughout the tournament. With two games left, MI will be looking to end their season on a positive note and possibly on a winning site. Emotional KKR Fan Breaks Down After Meeting Gautam Gambhir, Asks Him to Never Leave Again By Singing Lines From Bengali Folk Song 'Hridmajhare Rakhbo' (Watch Video).
KKR will be looking to secure the qualification and end the group stage at the top of the table. Certain players from both teams could influence the result of the game. As both teams gear up for their clash at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday, here are the five players who can turn the tides during the KKR-MI clash.
Sunil Narine (KKR)
The KKR all-rounder has been the key player in KKR's success throughout the season. He is the second-highest wicket-taker for the franchise this season with 14 scalps and the leading scorer with 461 runs to his name. He could once again turn out to be influential for the Riders.
Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
The versatile T20 batter made his return to cricket after injury in the ongoing season. He struggled to find his rhythm but has amassed 334 runs in 9 matches at an average of 41.75. He could be a crucial figure for MI with the bat against KKR.
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
He is the leading wicket-taker for KKR in the ongoing season with 16 wickets. Overall, he is the third-highest wicket-taker in the season. The mystery spinner has been an influential figure for KKR in the middle overs.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
The star Indian quick has been the standout player for MI with the bowl throughout the season. He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing season with 18 wickets. Along with taking wickets, Bumrah has been economical in the powerplay as well as in the death overs. 'Lucky to Have You Shah Rukh Khan' Did KKR Take Indirect Dig at LSG Amid Sanjiv Goenka-KL Rahul Controversy in IPL 2024? (Watch Video).
Mitchell Starc (KKR)
The record IPL signing has struggled throughout the season to find the consistency that he is known for. However, during the first match between both teams in the ongoing season, Starc picked a four-wicket haul against MI which helped KKR clinch a 24-run win.