Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
While the defending champions are coming into the game after losing to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last match, Kolkata team thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by nine wickets in their last match.
Currently, Mumbai is at the fourth position in the IPL table with eight points and Kolkata is at the sixth position with just three wins from eight matches.
The spectators can expect a competition cracker as both Mumbai and Kolkata will try to collect two very important points by winning the game.
And here we take a look at other factors that can change the outcome of the match:
Pitch Report:
In the early stages of the game, the fast bowlers will be able to swing the ball while the spinners can come in handy in the middle overs. The pitches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium are batting friendly and the game can be high scoring, especially considering the hard working players in both the teams. The openers will have to be cautious in the early stages of the match before changing their gears. Both Mumbai and Kolkata will focus on fielding first as dew can play a role in the second innings of the match.
Season:
As per the forecast, the temperature in Abu Dhabi is expected to hover around 33°C on Thursday 23rd September. The temperature is likely to drop further. There is no chance of rain, hence, fans can expect an uninterrupted affair.
T20 record in Abu Dhabi at this venue:
Total T20 matches played: 54 (Won 26 matches while batting first, Won while batting second: 28 matches)
Highest score at this venue: 247/2
Lowest score at the venue: 70/10
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