IPL 2017 | Fan predictions : Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Yesterday, we brought you the predictions for the Bangalore vs Delhi match, and today, we are doing the same for the Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders match.  

Which captain will score more?

Options : Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir

Sharma and Gambhir are both neck and neck with their batting averages: 33.4 for Sharma and 30.5 for Gambhir. Mumbai are, however, somewhat favourite opponents for Gambhir. He has hit 3 fifties in his last 3 matches against them and is in good nick as well playing a captain’s innings against Gujarat, smashing 76* while Sharma demonstrated how not to bat, scoring exactly 3 before being bedazzled by Tahir’s tricks. Gambhir narrowly edges it, though, with Rohit Sharma inspiring enough believers, maybe somewhat optimistically.

Fans’ verdict : Gautam Gambhir – 50%

How much will Mumbai score in the powerplay?

Options : Less than 35, 35-55, more than 55

Mumbai average 42 runs in powerplay overs in their last 5 matches. However, against Pune, due to the complete ineffectiveness served up by the trio of Dinda, Chahar, & Stokes, Mumbai plundered 61 in the first 6 overs, for the loss of a single wicket taken by the crafty South African, Tahir. The KKR bowling attack seems somewhat more capable with Boult, Narine, Chawla & Woakes, but they, too went for 52 against the Lions.  The fans don’t believe this will be a high-scoring start for Mumbai, with a massive 80% believing they will be restricted to less than 55.

Fans’ verdict : 35-55 – 80%

Who will win?

Mumbai hold a 12-5 advantage in the 17 games these two have played against each other. Recent results also favour Mumbai. The last 3 times these sides met all resulted in Mumbai victories. Dhoni & Smith eviscerated Mumbai in their opener, while Gambhir & Lynn mesmerized Gujarat in theirs.  Neither side seemed to have blessed bowling attacks, but the fans seem to believe the Kolkata side will edge it, albeit narrowly.

Fans’ verdict : Kolkata Knight Riders – 53%

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