IPL Match 51 Prediction: KKR vs MI, Eden Gardens Lit Up Again

The IPL match 51 Prediction is scheduled for KKR vs MI at Eden Gardens of Kolkata. The game will be played on Friday (May 3), and the home side has been playing top-notch cricket, especially at Eden Gardens.

IPL Match 51 Prediction: Gautam Gambhir's Mentorship Reigns Supreme

KKR vs MI has been known as the third most successful team in the IPL after Mumbai and Chennai, winning this championship twice in 2012 and 2014. It happened under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir, who was tremendous for the Men in Purple at that period.

GG is known as someone with nerves of steel and the ability to play on big stages; he was the main contributor in the India T20 World Cup 2007 and 2011 campaigns.

Shahrukh Khan’s team has not done much since 2014 in the IPL, as they have not won this trophy till now. This year, they have been superb in the IPL and are playing cricket with great intent.

Many accolades go to the acquisition of Gautham Gambhir in this dugout, and the player's performance is visible.

He would be delighted with joy if KKR makes their IPL trophies hat-trick this year after a gap of 1 decade, and there is a realistic possibility of this happening.

IPL Match 51 Prediction: Key Players To Watch Out For

Following IPL Match 51 Prediction players from both sides will impact the game KKR vs MI and will be keenly observed by everyone.

Rohit Sharma

The IPL 2024 started well for the former captain of Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma but he had two single-digit scores in the last couple of games.

He loves batting against KKR, especially at the Eden Gardens, so his return to form at this venue shouldn't surprise anyone.

The current Indian captain has looked in good touch before these two last games, but his team has been losing because of inconsistent bowling efforts.

The Eden Garden will erupt with joy if Rohit Sharma has a good day with the bat despite being a part of the opposition team; such is the stardom of a hitman.

When the current National captain is no longer the captain of the franchise, there is added pressure to show his ability on a larger scale and justify the position of playing as a pure batter for the franchise.

Hardik Pandya

It has been a tough year for Hardik Pandya as a batsman and a captain. He faced a lot of backlash when announced as the captain of Mumbai.

It is always challenging for any individual to deal with such criticism consistently, which he did well. Still, his batting touch has been lost and is a worrying sign for Mumbai and the Indian team.

When the team loses games, it is hard to identify the flaws, and everything seems to be in disarray.

In the exact last game in which MI lost against Delhi, he showed a glimpse of old vintage Hardik Pandya and played some scintillating shots.

The hopes of 5 times IPL Champion are dying with every game as far as the playoff race is concerned, and to bring that belief again, no one better than Hardik Pandya can instill the energy in the group.

It is imperative for his World Cup team selection that he operates diligently with the bat and ball.

The Eden Gardens could witness the Pandya Special on a Friday evening, and he desperately would want to do something sensational with the bat to overcome the pressure around him.

Sunil Narine

When the IPL 2024 was about to start, who would have thought Sunil Narine would be in the race with Virat Kohli for the Orange Cap, which is unbelievable.

The true batting surfaces of most of the grounds in the IPL have helped him play his shots through the line, but nothing has taken away from his brilliance.

KKR has been playing top-notch cricket so far, and even the games they have lost have been very narrow margins of defeat, which does not demoralize any team much.

The left-hander has piled over 350 runs in the season and is one of the significant reasons the Men in Purple are standing in the top four ladder.

The home pitch is expected to be another belter, and opposition bowling is less intimidating than it used to be so that a proper Narine show could be on display again.

IPL Match 51 Prediction: KKR vs MI

The IPL Match 51 Prediction of the IPL is a real classical contest between two heavyweights, Mumbai and Kolkata. The Hardik and co have a dominating record against them with 23 wins, whereas KKR ended on the winning side only nine times in the history of IPL.

The enormous difference clearly shows how good Mumbai has been throughout the IPL. This year is a little different, though, in terms of performance. The Men in Blue are at the bottom of the table, whereas KKR is playing some excellent cricket.

The prediction of this match is going in the favour of Mumbai once again despite playing ordinary cricket at the moment.

There is the psychological advantage of doing tremendously well against any opponent, and this is something that Hardik's men will try to exploit in this fixture.

Even after winning this game, MI might not be hopeful of making it to the playoffs.

KKR, after losing this game, still has a lot to play, and their confidence seems to be on the right side. The only thing they can improve is the form of their ace fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who is getting the mockery treatment from batters like of an ordinary bowler. 

The batting has been the strength of both these sides, and MI would do the same if they win the toss and chase whatever is put in front of them.

Based on the analysis, MI is predicted to win the KKR vs MI match, despite their recent average performance. MI has a strong historical record against KKR, with 23 wins compared to KKR's nine in IPL history.