Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 36th T20 Match Prediction

Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 36th T20 Match Prediction

“Mumbai Indians” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   Here is the 36th match prediction between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. Mumbai and Punjab both won the last match and will be confident ahead of the game. But, the condition of Punjab is not that good and they will not be too much confident at all. They’ve won the last game against Bangalore and it was their win after the 5th consecutive loss! Currently, Mumbai is positioned in the top position whilst Punjab is positioned in the bottom place of the team ranking of the IPL 2020 edition.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians is set to happen in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. IPL 2020 is set to happen in Dubai, UAE due to excessive amounts of COVID 19 patients in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   The defending champion Mumbai Indians is playing like a champion and shows the world why they’re the top contender to land the IPL 2020 edition’s trophy. They have just beaten Kolkata by massive 8 wickets in the last game. Moreover, they’ve won 6 out of 8 matches so far in this tournament. Although Kings XI Punjab won the last game, but they’re nowhere to Mumbai as they’ve only won 2 out of the 8 matches they’ve played so far in this ongoing tournament.
   

4. Head To Head:

   KXIP and MI have clashed with each other 25 times. MI has the upper hand in the head to head stat. MI has won 14 times while KXIP managed to win 11 times.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s field is so large and square. Therefore, it’s too hard for the batsmen to score here. But, batting isn’t that difficult in this field. Scoring runs is quite easy.

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   KL Rahul of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 42.06 and SR 138.16. Another top batsman of Kings XI Punjab – Chris Gayle has an AVG 41.14 and SR 151.03.

   On the other hand, Quinton De Kock of Mumbai Indians has an AVG 33.39 and SR 138.51. Another top batsman of Mumbai Indians –Rohit Sharma has an AVG 32.24 and SR 133.71.

   Bowlers Analytics

   Sheldon Cottrell of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 19.76 and Econ 7.47. Another top bowler of Kings XI Punjab – Chris Jordan’s AVG 24.83 and Econ 9.03.

   Hence, the top MI bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s AVG 22.51 and Econ 7.06. Another Top bowler of MI Trent Boult has an AVG 29.47 and his Econ 8.78.

   The bowling unit of Punjab is weak and the middle-order is not that stronger. Mumbai has overall a very balanced squad and they are now flying at this moment. It will be super tough for Punjab to resist a high-flying Mumbai.

7. Point Table:

   Mumbai Indians have earned 12 points from 8 matches and NRR +1.353. Hence, Kings XI Punjab obtained 4 points from 8 matches and NRR -0.295.
   

8. Pitch Supports:

   Fast bowlers have struggled on this pitch but the spinners are able to use the large outfield to their advantage here.