MI vs KXIP Probable Final Playing 11
Mumbai Indians’ game against Kings XI Punjab is a must win for both the contenders. If Mumbai loses this match, they will have to leave the playoff race immediately. Meanwhile, if Kings XI Punjab loses, they will have to depend on the remaining teams to qualify. Hence, Match 50 of IPL 2018 will be crucial for both MI and KXIP. Find the MI vs KXIP Probable Final Playing 11 below.
Head-to- Head:
Overall: Matches – 21
Kings XI Punjab – 10
Mumbai Indians – 11
Punters Heavy On: Mumbai Indians
Venue:
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The wicket at Wankhede has always been favorable for batsmen. But, the pitch this year is slow thus favoring spinners in the later part of the game.
| Total matches | 63 |
| Matches won batting first | 32 |
| Matches won bowling first | 31 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 164 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 152 |
| Highest total recorded | 235/1 (20 Ov) by RCB vs MI |
| Lowest total recorded | 67/10 (15.2 Ov) by KKR vs MI |
| Highest score chased | 195/3 (20 Ov) by DD vs MI |
| Lowest score defended | 135/6 (20 Ov) by DC vs MI |
(The above stats only include the IPL matches played at Wankhede Stadium)
How do the teams stack up?
Mumbai Indians
The opening partnership of Suryakumar Yadav and Evin Lewis has clicked for Mumbai. However, middle order falters with Rohit Sharma’s inconsistency. JP Duminy is yet to prove himself as he hasn’t been given any chance with the bat and ball. Mumbai Indians’ bowling was deplorable against Rajasthan as they conceded a lot of runs. There is a possibility of Mumbai Indians bringing in Adam Milne to strengthen their bowling unit. The rest of the MI squad is likely to be the same.
Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab boasted of having a strong batting lineup; yet, their batting was miserable against Bangalore. Chris Gayle’s form is a reason of concern for the Punjab squad. The team will work on improving the middle order performance. Yuvaraj Singh could come in place of Mayank Agarwal who has failed despite getting many chances. Skipper Ravichandran Ashwin should shoulder his responsibility with both the bat and ball. If fit, Mujeeb ur Rahman could come into the squad.
MI vs KXIP Probable Final Playing 11
MI : Suryakumar Yadav, Evin Lewis, Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (capt), JP Duminy, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah
Players to watch out for: Suryakumar Yadav, Evin Lewis
KXIP : KL Rahul (wk), Chris Gayle, Karun Nair, Aaron Finch, Mayank Agarwal, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, R Ashwin (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman/ Ankit Rajpoot, Andrew Tye, Mohit Sharma
Players to watch out for: KL Rahul, Andrew Tye
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