IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks for MI vs KKR


IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks for MI vs KKR
MI vs KKR Dream11

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) is all set to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the second time in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi will host this game on October 16 from 7:30 PM (IST) onwards. Last time too, these teams at the same ground only where the Mumbai-based franchise registered a comfortable victory of 49 runs.  Let’s look at our fantasy 11 predictions for this clash and here are top picks for MI vs KKR.

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Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians

The defending champions Mumbai Indians have played like one of the best sides of this tournament. With five victories in seven clashes, MI holds the second spot at the Points Table. Moreover, they are coming this with a four-match win streak.

Rohit Sharma and co. have made just a single change in the entire season thus far. As a result, they may look to continue with their winning combination in this encounter. The only option they may look at is going for Mitchell McClenaghan ahead of James Pattinson.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR Players

Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata Knight Riders have impressed all with their performance so far in IPL 2020. KKR is placed at the fourth position in the Points Table with eight points in seven matches.

Though they are coming to this game after a massive defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore, this game is expected to offer a tough contest. KKR might rope back Sunil Narine in place of Andre Russell.

Ideal Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Playing XI

  • Rohit Sharma (c)
  • Quinton de Kock (wk)
  • Suryakumar Yadav 
  • Ishan Kishan
  • Hardik Pandya 
  • Kieron Pollard 
  • Krunal Pandya 
  • James Pattinson
  • Rahul Chahar 
  • Jasprit Bumrah 
  • Trent Boult 

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI

  • Shubhman Gill
  • Tom Banton
  • Rahul Tripathi
  • Eoin Morgan
  • Nitish Rana  
  • Dinesh Karthik (c&wk)
  • Andre Russell/Sunil Narine
  • Pat Cummins 
  • Shivam Mavi/Kamlesh Nagarkoti
  • Prasidh Krishna 
  • Varun Chakravarthy

Key Players

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah

Kolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Eoin Morgan, Varun Chakravarthy

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Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy captain for MI vs KKR:

  • Kieron Pollard
  • Rohit Sharma
  • Eoin Morgan

Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Vice-Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy vice-captain for MI vs KKR:

  • Shubman Gill
  • Rahul Tripathi
  • Jasprit Bumrah

Dream11 Fantasy Team 1

MI vs KKR Dream11

Wicket-keepers: 

  • Quinton de Kock
  • Dinesh Karthik 

Batsmen: 

  • Shubhman Gill (vc)
  • Suryakumar Yadav
  • Rohit Sharma (c) 
  • Eoin Morgan 

All-rounders:

  • Kieron Pollard (c)
  • Krunal Pandya

Bowlers:

  • Pat Cummins
  • Varun Chakravarthy
  • Jasprit Bumrah

Dream11 Fantasy Team 2

MI vs KKR Dream11

Wicket-keepers: 

  • Ishan Kishan

Batsmen: 

  • Hardik Pandya
  • Nitish Rana
  • Rohit Sharma (c) 
  • Rahul Tripathi (vc)

All-rounders:

  • Kieron Pollard
  • Andre Russell

Bowlers:

  • Pat Cummins
  • James Pattinson
  • Trent Boult
  • Prasidh Krishna

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