MI vs KKR Pitch Report: Pitch Report of the Wankhede Stadium, how will the pitch react? Will it be a batting or a bowling pitch
MI vs KKR Pitch Report: Mumbai Indians (MI) have returned home to the iconic Wankhede Stadium after suffering two consecutive defeats in the 18th season of IPL. Mumbai has played both the matches outside home. The first match was played at Chepauk and the second at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The five-time winners had to face defeat in both these matches. Now they are ready to host KKR at home.
The 12th match to be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is going to be exciting. The line-up of both the teams is very strong. This season, the Kolkata team lost its first match against RCB, but they made a strong comeback and won their second match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 8 wickets.
Mumbai will want to take revenge
The last time both the teams MI and KKR played against each other, Kolkata scored 157 runs and the Mumbai-based team failed to chase the target and lost the match by a margin of 18 runs. Both the teams have strong batting and bowling attacks, so the contest between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the result of the match.
MI vs KKR Pitch Report
The pitch of the Wankhede Stadium is one of the most flattest one in the country and is considered a batsman's paradise. Batsmen have scored a lot of runs here, but the wickets of this ground have also helped the fast bowlers, providing good bounce and movement in the early stages of the game. Due to dew at night, matches favor the teams chasing the target. Batsmen need to be cautious against spinners and be ready to rotate the strike instead of playing aggressive shots.
Wankhede pitch statistics in IPL
- Total matches - 118
- Average Score- 170+
- Wins by team batting first- 54
- Team batting second wins- 64
Bowlers also get help
Building partnerships and pacing the innings becomes crucial on this pitch. Fast bowlers also have a role to play, especially in the early overs when the ball can seam and swing a bit. However, their effectiveness usually subsides as the match progresses. Overall, the Wankhede Stadium pitch is known for competitive matches, offering opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers.
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