IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders outclass Mumbai Indians, become first team to seal playoffs berth

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Kolkata Knight Riders will look to seal an IPL playoff berth for the first time in three years when they take on the struggling Mumbai Indians in their final home match of the season. Both teams have met each other on 33 occasions where MI have clearly dominated the head-to-head with 23 wins.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: MI are out of play-off race but Varun Chakravarthy said they're still a very much "dangerous" side. "We don't have any edge over MI because they are out of the tournament. They are a champion side. They are full of stars and match winners, and a very dangerous team anywhere. Even if we have to win one match to qualify, we have to be well-prepared and on our toes and look to finish in top-two," he said.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav's recent form has been a big boost for MI and the Indian team. The flamboyant batter started the season on a mixed note but has got the momentum now. Fresh from his knocks of 56 and 102 not out, Suryakumar has been in scintillating form, which augurs well for Team India ahead of the T20 World Cup in less than a month.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi at No.3 has also proved his worth, while Ramandeep Singh has been spectacular in the finisher's role. RCB has always backed young players in the Playing XI, and this year, they also did it with Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep. Both of them have lived up to the expectations

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Team India fans will hope that Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya also return among runs. The India captain has four single-digit scores and one 11 in last five games, while Pandya's best this season has been 46. The struggling all-rounder has failed to cross 10 in his last six innings. Pandya would be desperate to strike form given that it would be crucial to India's chances in the T20 World Cup next month.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: With one century and three fifties, Sunil Narine has been KR leading run-getter, amassing 461 runs at a strike-rate of 183.66. Englishman Salt has scored 429 runs at a strike-rate of 183.33. The duo's explosive form has also meant that the likes of Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, who have been their designated finishers, have not had enough opportunities. Their performance has also covered up the team's bowling profligacy, particularly that of Mitchell Starc.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Several reports suggest that Nitish Rana is fully fit, but it will be interesting to see whether KKR will change their winning combination to get the experienced campaigned back in the squad. KKR looked like a well-settled unit at the moment, with all players contributing well to the team's success.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: It's not raining at the moment but it's pitch dark. Let's hope the cloud colour is just a deception. Eden Gardens has a good drainage system now. If it's not a downpour, we should get a game. But be prepared for stoppages.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: The return of their two-time title-winning skipper Gautam Gambhir as team mentor has done wonders for KKR which has found ways to win games from difficult situations this season. They have done well in all the departments and put collective efforts on their field to get desired results. Sitting at the top of the 10-team standings with eight wins from 11 matches, another win will guarantee them the playoff berth as the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise will look to end on a high, its campaign at the home venue of Eden Gardens. Gambhir's ploy to back Sunil Narine as an opener along with World No.2 T20I batter Phil Salt has been a masterstroke.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya's captaincy may have come under scrutiny for his questionable decisions, but South African pacer Gerald Coetzee, who made his IPL debut for MI, termed him as an "exceptional" leader.

"I think, he's been a really good captain. Every captain has a unique style and no captain is the same. He's (Hardik) been really good, he's been really motivational to the guys, he's been really clear with the plans, I think he's an exceptional captain," Coetzee said.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Both teams have met each other on 33 occasions where MI have clearly dominated the head-to-head with 23 wins. However, it was the Knight Riders who won the last encounter this season which was a historic one for Shreyas Iyer and Co. as it was their first win at Wankhede since 2012.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: It's been drizzling in Kolkata for the last couple of hours. Even though the rain is not heavy, the dark cloud cover doesn't auger well. We still have three and a half hours to go for the toss but don't be surprised if it's delayed.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: It will be interesting to see whether Mumbai Indians rest the senior players for the KKR clash especially Jasprit Bumrah who has played all the matches for them and leading the Purple Cap tally. It will be importnt for India to get Bumrah fresh ahead of the T20 World Cup.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: The Eden Gardens is expected to witness a high-scoring encounter being a batting paradise. As the venue hosts its seventh match of the season, it has recorded 4 wins batting second and only 2 wins batting first in the first six matches. While the average first-inning score is nearly 200 runs at this venue, Punjab Kings managed to chase down 262 runs against KKR this season.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya and Co. are already knocked out of the playoffs race but they will seek revenge for  their loss againts KKR at Wankhede Stadium. It was the first time since 2012 when KKR outclassed MI at Wankhede. However, a win will seal KKR's spot in the semis.

IPL 2024, KKR vs MI Live Score: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of IPL 2024, Match 60 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians! KKR will further strengthen their position at the top of the table with a two-point lead over MI with a win, while Hardik Pandya's men will play for pride as they look to end a forgettable campaign on a positive note.