IPL 6: Match 53 – MI vs KKR – A statistical preview

Mumbai Indians have dominated this fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the previous 11 meetings between the two, Mumbai Indians have emerged victors on nine occasions.

When the two teams met at Eden Gardens earlier in the season, the visitors chased down 159, with five wickets in hand.

Jacques Kallis has scored the most runs off Lasith Malinga in the IPL this season; he has to his name 74 off 56 while Malinga has got the better of him only once.

Sunil Narine is six wickets short of 100 wickets in T20 cricket. His career economy-rate in the shortest format of the game is a remarkable 5.40.

The following statistic sums up Kolkata Knight Riders season – Kolkata Knight Riders have lost all their away matches this season. They have been one dimensional all season, suited to play only on the slow Eden Gardens’ pitch.

Here is an interesting statistic that will cheer up Mumbai fans. Mumbai Indians have won everything at home this season including the toss and the Man-of-the-Match awards as well in each of their five matches at home.

What’s next in store for teams: Both teams will next be seen in action against Pune Warriors India. While the Kolkata Knight Riders will travel to Pune following this fixture for their match on May 9, the Mumbai Indians will wait little bit longer before they visit Pune for what has been termed as a ‘Maharashtra derby’ on May 11.