Mumbai Indians will play host to the Kolkata Knight Riders in match 22 of the Indian Premier League at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Kolkata come into the game with two wins and two losses, while Mumbai have one less win, with a record of 1-2.
Here, we take a look at the predictions for this match, and the best odds available in India via Dafabet.
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MI vs KKR prediction
The Indians are in desperate need of a win, as they currently sit ninth on the table.
Mumbai went down to the Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets and then the Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets.
However, they did turn it around against the Delhi Capitals, winning by six wickets to record their first victory of the season.
Whereas Kolkata are doing slightly better at the moment, winning two of their four matches so far.
The Knight Riders lost their opening match against a strong Punjab Kings side in a heavily rain-affected contest.
Despite the form of Kolkata, history is on side of Mumbai, who have won 22 of the 31 clashes between the two teams.
Prediction: KKR to win
Here are the latest odds and predictions from bookmakers for who will win between MI and KKR.
| MI win |
KKR win |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dafabet (India) |
1.78 | 2.08 |
MI vs KKR match facts
- Date: Sunday, April, 16
- Time: 3:30 (IST)
- Location: Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
- Last meeting: April 6, 2022 — Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets
MI vs KKR team news
The batting strength the Mumbai Indians is lethal, led by Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
The addition of Cameron Green into the mix helps create more balance while unheralded stars of this Mumbai Indians squad: the likes of wily leg-spinner Piyush Chawla and canny Aussie left-arm quick Jason Behrendorff further push their chances.
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KKR have added the pace of Lockie Ferguson and the all-round capabilities of India international Shardul Thakur.
Captain Iyer will be sorely missed if his back injury continues to keep him out of the tournament.
MI vs KKR best bet
- Pick: Venkatesh Iyer to score over/unders (runs)
- Odds: 1.87 (Dafabet)
Kolkata have benefited from Venkatesh Iyer's excellent batting performances in the opening three games, including an 83-run innings against the Gujarat Titans.
The left-handed batter proved just how lethal he can be, which is no surprise to the fans.
Iyer has been averaging 40 runs so far and this trend will continue when the Knight Riders face Mumbai on Sunday.
MI vs KKR outside bet
- Pick: Venkatesh Iyer to score 50 runs
- Odds: 4.10 (Dafabet)
As mentioned, Iyer's been in good batting form for Kolkata and made a half-century in his second-most recent outing.
As was the fortune for the Knight Riders against the Titans, it was the opener's impressive innings that led them to victory.
If this is to be the case again, Iyer could have himself a big night at the crease.
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