Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bowl first. They made two significant changes to their lineup, with Will Jacks returning and a new player making their debut. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders welcomed back Sunil Narine, who missed the previous match due to illness.
The Mumbai Indians’ starting XI consists of Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwin Kumar, and Vignesh Puthur.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ lineup includes Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakravarthy.
Pitch Conditions at Wankhede Stadium
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is made of red soil, which tends to produce high-scoring matches. The short boundaries also suggest a thrilling contest. Dew might not play a significant role here, reducing the importance of the toss. In 116 IPL matches at this stadium, teams chasing have won 62 times, while those batting first have won 54 times.
The stage is set for an exciting match, with both teams looking to outdo each other. Stay tuned for updates.