Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 13th T20 Match Prediction

Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 13th T20 Match Prediction

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1. Team Ranking:

   Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians are looking for a bounce-back in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League. Both teams are looking for a bounce back after a defeat. Moreover, both teams have a similarity in one phase. They both have one win and two defeats, with each losing one of those games on a super over. Now, before the clash, let’s take a look at the team ranking both teams. Kings XI Punjab is sitting in the 4th position and Mumbai Indians hold the 5th position in the team ranking in IPL 2020 edition.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians is set to happen in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. 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: 

   IPL is lighting up the cricketing stage with close contests and thrilling finishes in the first 10 matches already. Mumbai and Punjab are set to play their fourth match respectively. Currently, they’re playing an average cricket. Both teams have earned a single victory, lost two in their first 2 matches. It will be an exciting match as both teams will try to up their position in team ranking.
   

4. Head To Head:

   KXIP and MI have clashed each other 24 times. MI has the upper hand in the head to head stat. MI has won 13 times while KXIP managed to win 11 times.
   

5. Field Condition:

   It is now summer in Dubai so no chance of rain. The field of Sheikh Zayed Stadium is full of surface and batting is quite difficult here.
   

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.

   KXIP can blame their bad luck for two defeats. But, it’s evident that they are too much reliant on Agarwal and K L Rahul. The middle-order isn’t contributing at all. Moreover, the lack of potent death bowlers is another weakness of them. On the other hand, MI has world-class batsmen, a fantastic bowling attack, and a very balanced set-up. It will be very hard for Punjab to match the squad power of the defending champion Mumbai.

7. Point Table:

   Both KXIP and MI have earned 2 points from 3 matches. Punjab’s NRR +1.498 while MI’s NRR +0.654.

8. Pitch Supports:

   Abu Dhabi has been the least run-scoring of the three venues in UAE so far but still has an average score of 160+ in the three matches. Any score around 160-170 will be considered par and will be tough to chase.