IPL 2022, KKR vs MI: Shreyas Iyer elects to field
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) would be squaring off against two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday. MI are seeking a maiden win this season. Meanwhile, KKR have got off a desirable start. The news from Pune is that KKR captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and elects to field first.
Pitch report, timing, and TV listing
The match will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The venue has clocked an average first innings score of 190.5 over the last two games. The side batting first has won on both occasions. The match will start off at 7:30 PM IST. Viewers can watch the game live on Star Sports Network or live stream on the Hotstar app (paid subscription).
Who are the key performers?
According to Cricketpedia, Rohit Sharma (MI) has slammed 1,015 runs in 29 innings against KKR at 46.14. Jasprit Bumrah (MI) has scalped 15 wickets in 14 matches against KKR. He has an economy of 8.15. Ace spinner Sunil Narine (KKR) has taken 23 wickets across 18 matches against MI. He averages 20.70. Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) has aggregated 593 runs in 20 innings against MI.
A look at the head-to-head record
To date, MI have enjoyed a daunting 22-7 record in wins over KKR. Both MI and KKR won a game each in the last edition of IPL. KKR lost the game in Chennai but managed to snatch a win in the UAE leg.
Two changes for KKR
KKR Playing XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Sam Billings(w), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Varun Chakaravarthy. KKR have made two changes. Pat Cummins has replaced Tim Southee, whereas, Rasikh Salam has come in for Shivam Mavi.
Couple of changes for MI
MI Playing XI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Dewald Brevis, Murugan Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Basil Thampi. Suryakumar has come in alongside Dewald Brevis.
