Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders will again come face to face in the 56th match of IPL 2022. In the first game between both the teams, MI posted a total of 161 runs for the loss of 4 wickets while batting first. KKR chased down this total in just 16 overs courtesy of a 15-ball 56 runs innings by Pat Cummins. Cummins has missed the last few matches for KKR and it is to be seen if KKR decide to finally give him a chance in the playing 11.
After defeating MI, KKR suffered 5 losses on the trot. They also lost the previous match against Lucknow Super Giants by 75 runs. MI have won their last 2 matches and would be expecting a similar result. A loss in this match will mean that KKR are also out of the race to qualify for the playoffs.
Here are 3 players you can avoid in your fantasy teams for the MI vs KKR game:
1. Aaron Finch
Apart from a half-century against Rajasthan Royals, Aaron Finch has not done much for KKR this season. In 5 matches, Finch has been dismissed for a single-digit score thrice. In the last game, he could make only 14 runs. With 3 matches left in the tournament, KKR might not make a significant number of changes in the playing 11 which means Finch might get another opportunity. However, you can give an opportunity to some other batters in your fantasy team for this match.
2. Kieron Pollard
The former West Indies captain, Kieron Pollard has not been the same this season. During his prime, he won matches for MI single-handedly and that was the reason they decided to retain him before the mega auction. However, that move has backfired for the 5-time champions as Pollard has failed to score over 25 runs in any game this season. With the ball, he has picked 4 wickets and has not been able to make a dent in any of the opposition batting units.
3. Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is another franchise cricket legend from the West Indies who makes it to this list. Narine has not been the same for KKR this season. He has been economical with the ball, however, has not picked a substantial amount of wickets given his reputation. He has been promoted and demoted in the batting order but has not scored a decent amount of runs for the team. You can avoid Narine in your fantasy team for this match.
