Indian T20 League 2022: Match 56- Mumbai vs Kolkata: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Match Details, and Updates
Tilak Varma-Rinku Singh (Image Source: BCCI/IPL)
The clash between Mumbai and Kolkata always manages to grab the fans’ attention given any situation or stage of the tournament in the Indian T20 League. The same will be expected when the two teams meet in the 56th match of ITL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. While Mumbai is officially out of the tournament, Kolkata’s chance of making it to the top four is also virtually over. But the two teams will be fighting out and expectedly not be leaving an inch to the opposition.
Team News:
Mumbai: Mumbai is officially out of the run for the top four in the Indian T20 League 2022. They have lost eight of their 10 matches and are placed at the bottom of the points table. However, they will be looking to win the remaining of their matches and upset some of the teams looking to strengthen their claims for the title.
Probable XI: Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard (O), Tim David (O), Daniel Sams (O), Murugan Ashwin, Kumar Kartikeya, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith (O).
Key Players:
Tim David: Tim David proved his hitting capabilities in the last match against Gujarat where he scored 44 runs of 21 deliveries. The team will be hoping to get a power-packed and strong performance from him.
Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav has been the most important batter for Mumbai this season. He has scored 303 runs in the season at a strike rate of 145.67 and an average of 43.29. He will be the one constructing the innings for Mumbai.
Kolkata: Kolkata had a great start to their campaign in the Indian T20 League 2022. But mid-way through the season, they lost their momentum. With just one victory in the last six matches, their season is virtually over for the Men in Purple.
Probable XI: Baba Indrajith (WK), Aaron Finch (O), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell (O), Sunil Narine (O), Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee (O), Harshit Rana.
Key Players:
Andre Russell: Kolkata has been over-dependent on Andre Russell, to take them across the line. They will be looking ahead and hope that he repeats his antics once again in the match against Mumbai.
Umesh Yadav: Umesh Yadav has been the prime wicket-taker for Kolkata in the Indian T20 League 2022 and the team will hope that he continues picking up doing the same.
Pitch Report: The pitch has been a favorable one for the bowlers. The average first innings at the venue have been 156 runs while for the second innings it has been 148. So, a close contest between the bat and the ball can be expected and the team winning the toss might look to bat first.
Head-to-Head: Mumbai has been the dominant team in this clash over the years. Out of the 30 matches the two teams have played against each other, Mumbai has won 22, while Kolkata has just managed 8 wins.
Match Details:
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Date: 9th May 2022
Time: 7:30 PM
Broadcasting Details: Star Sports Network for Television, Disney+ Hotstar for Online streaming.
