IPL 2024 – Match 60, KKR vs MI: Nitish Rana to Make a Comeback? Kolkata Knight Riders Strongest Probable Playing 11 vs Mumbai Indians

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will clash with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 60th match of IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 11th May.

Kolkata Knight Riders is currently leading the points table with 8 wins from 11 matches, and they are coming off a convincing 98-run victory against LSG in their last outing.

Mumbai Indians, despite being eliminated from the tournament, managed to secure a win in their last match against SRH by 7 wickets. They have won 4 out of 12 matches so far.

Nitish Rana Returns:

KKR’s vice-captain Nitish Rana, who was sidelined due to a fractured finger, has regained fitness and has been seen practicing in the nets. If he is fully fit, he is likely to make a return to the XI, possibly replacing Angkrish Raghuwanshi.

Choice Between Suyash Sharma or Anukul Roy:

KKR might opt to play three spinners against Mumbai Indians, with Suyash Sharma and Anukul Roy being the potential choices. One of them may replace Vaibhav Arora, who has taken 9 wickets in 7 matches but has struggled with an economy rate of around 10 runs per over.

Harshit and Varun Leading the Bowling Attack:

Varun Chakravarthy has been KKR’s top wicket-taker this season, with 16 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 21.87. Following closely is Harshit Rana, who has taken 14 wickets from 9 matches at an impressive average of 13.35.

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11 vs Mumbai Indians:

Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana.

Impact Player – Suyash Sharma/Vaibhav Arora/Anukul Roy.