Match Preview : Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders at Mumbai
May 16th, 2008Editorial: Mohit Goyal
Indian Premier League Match Preview
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders at Mumbai
Both the teams are on a high at the moment and would like to keep the momentum going. Kolkata would like to win to plant their foot firmly for top four while Mumbai would like to enter into contention big time.
Men at the Helm
Ganguly has been a total inspiration in the last few matches while Sachin’s first game was a cake walk. It would be exciting to see the two maestros planning in opposite directions.
We have the bat
Mumbai have slight edge in batting because they have more batsmen in form. Their batting has got a big boost with Tendulkar returning. Kolkata need Ganguly or Hussey to lay a long innings.
We have the ball
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Kolkata have the slightest of edges in this department owing to the greater star power in the line up. Otherwise bowlers on both sides have been quite impressive.
Patrolling Party
Kolkata weren’t considered much of a fielding unit but they have been simply suerb in last few matches. Mumbai too have fielded pretty well up till now.
High on betting meter
Mumbai are sitting pretty and high on the betting meter courtesy Pollock, Jayasuriya, Uthappa and the return of Tendulkar. Mumbai give 8 on 13 while Kolkata a 6 on 5.
Who gets the tick?
Mumbai have had too many things in their minds on and off the field. With the return of Sachin, its this teams turn to strike gold.
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