IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
When they last met: It was a game where Pat Cummins played a blinder. KKR got off to a good start sending back Rohit Sharma in the third over with just six on the board. And their bowlers managed to restrict MI to 161.
Big blow for MI ahead of the KKR clash: Surya Kumar Yadav has been ruled out of the season with a left forearm injury
“Suryakumar Yadav has sustained a muscle strain on the left fore arm, and has been ruled out for the season. He has been advised rest, in consultation with the BCCI medical team,” a statement from Mumbai Indians read.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
Defending 178, the MI bowlers didn’t get off to a good start as Saha and Gill smashed them around to add 106 for the opening wicket. MI, however, bounced back courtesy M Ashwin who sent both openers back in quick succession. MI affected two very good run outs as well and were buzzing on the field. The equation came down to 9 off the last over. And Daniel Sams then sung the redemption song as he bowled a brilliant over of slower balls to give away just 3 runs in the over and win it for MI.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
MI, on the other had, finally saw their openers firing, against Gujarat Titans. Ishan Kishan and Rohit added 74 for the first wicket. But then they lost their way. They were 119/4 in the 15th over and needed a late surge. That’s when Tim David entered the scene and hammered a 21-ball 44 to breathe life into the innings and propel MI to 177/6.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
Chasing a competitive 177, KKR got off to a disastrous start as they were reduced to 25/4 and there was no coming back from that position. Russell hit a blistering 45 off 19 while Narine hit 22 off 12 but the damage was already done and they succumbed to 101 all out.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
In their last match against LSG, KKR started off well, running out KL Rahul for a diamond duck. Their bowlers however were not incisive and let LSG build partnerships they ended up conceding 176 runs. The bowlers took a pasting at the death. Shivam Mavi got smashed for 30 runs in an over and went for 4-0-50-1.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
MI’s journey so far: MI didn’t get any sustained momentum through the tournament before the last two matches. They lost their first eight matches, against DC, RR, KKR, RCB, PBKS, LSG, CSK, LSG. Then they finally won one, against RR. And in the next match they clinched a thriller against Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
KKR’s journey so far: KKR have lost 7 and won 4 of their 11 matches. They started their journey well with a six-wicket win over CSK. They lost their second match against RCB by 3 wickets. They again got back on track with wins over PBKS and MI. But then suffered a massive dip as they lost five in a row, against DC, SRH, RR, GT and DC again. There was some relief when they won against RR but they again lost their way with a HUGE 75-run loss against LSG.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
Every match is crucial from hereon for KKR. After they lost against Lucknow Super Giants, they would look to get back on track and fetch those crucial points, MI, on the other hand, finally got a couple of wins under their belt. After 8 straight losses. The would look to continue their momentum and spoil KKR’s party. We are in for a fascinating contest.
IPL 2022, MI vs KKR Live Score
Hello and welcome to the coverage of the 56th match of IPL 2022 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Match starts at 7.30 pm IST with the toss taking place at 7 pm. Follow this space for live scores and updates.