IPL 2022, KKR vs MI: Pitch report, stats, streaming details
A desperate Mumbai Indians (MI) will be taking on a raging Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday. MI have lost two games in a row. Meanwhile, KKR have sealed two wins in three matches. The rip-roaring affair will take place at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Here are the key venue-related details.
Pitch report and conditions
It is an excellent batting track, boasting an average first innings total of 190.5 across the last two matches. Pacers are likely to pocket better numbers than spinners. Batting first would be the ideal option considering the last two fixtures have seen the chasing side fall short in the end. Dew will play a huge part as the game progresses.
How have KKR fared at the MCA Stadium?
KKR have won all six of their matches at this venue. KKR's first outing at the MCA Stadium was on May 19, 2012 (vs PWI). They beat PWI by 34 runs. KKR's last outing at this venue was on April 26, 2017 (vs RPS). They thrashed RPS by seven wickets. KKR's biggest margin of a win (run-wise) is over PWI (by 46 runs, 2013).
How have MI fared at the MCA Stadium?
MI have won four of their five matches at this venue. Three of their wins have been in a run-chase. Their maiden outing at the MCA Stadium was on May 3, 2012 (vs PWI). MI won by a whisker, beating PWI by one run. They last played at this venue on April 28, 2018 (vs CSK). MI trounced CSK by eight wickets.
Highest and lowest scores
MI's highest score at this venue is 184 (vs RPS, 2017). MI's lowest score at this venue is 116 (vs PWI, 2013). Meanwhile, KKR's highest score at this venue is 184 (vs RPS, 2017). KKR's lowest score at this venue is 136 (vs PWI, 2012).
A look at some other stats
KKR's biggest margin of a win is over RPS (by seven wickets). MI's biggest margin of a win is over RPS and CSK (by eight wickets each). Over the last two games, a total of 28 wickets have been recorded at the MCA Stadium (including one run-out). Pacers have been authoritative with 22 wickets. Meanwhile, spinners have claimed only five wickets.
Where to watch?
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. For live streaming, viewers can tune into the Hotstar app (paid subscription). The match can be viewed across languages: Bangla, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi.
