IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's MI vs KKR Match

Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to lock horns with Kolkat a Knight Riders(KKR) in the ongoing IPL on 16 April 2023. It will be the 22nd match of the ongoing tournament that will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. Speaking of the form, MI registered their first win of the season in the last game against Delhi Capitals (DC).

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On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a 23-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). However, at Wankhede, MI have won eight games while KKR have only once in all the nine matches they have played against each other. So, MI will look to continue their dominance at home against KKR.     

Also Read: MI vs KKR, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the MI vs KKR clash in IPL 2023

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1. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's IPL Records and Stats

The MI skipper will look to continue his form with the bat that he showed in the last game against Delhi Capitals (DC). In that match, he scored 65 runs off 45 balls, including six fours and four sixes. In this IPL season, Rohit Sharma has scored 87 runs in three matches, at an average of 29.

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So, the home crowd will hope to see Rohit Sharma hitting a big knock against KKR. Eventually, Rohit has the highest number of runs (904) so far when these teams have clashed with each other in IPL. Rohit hit the fifty in IPL after a long gap of 808 days. Hence, the batter will hope to continue such form.         

2. Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh's IPL Records and Stats

This batter has been in sensational form for KKR in this IPL season. In four matches, Rinku Singh has scored 156 runs in four matches, at an average of 78 and a strike rate of 175.28. Against Gujarat Titans, he did an unthinkable task by hitting five consecutive sixes in the last over to win the game for KKR.

Then, he continued his form against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Rinku Singh scored 58* runs off 31 balls, including four fours and four sixes. So, KKR fans will hope to see him in the such form again on 16 April at the Wankhede Stadium. Even, his wide range of shots can become a worry for MI bowlers.     

3. Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma's IPL Records and Stats

This young Southpaw batter showed glimpses of his talent in IPL 2022. In that season, Tilak Varma scored 397 runs in 14 matches, at an average of 36.09. This season, Varma has scored 147 runs in three matches, at an average of 73.50. Against RCB in their season opener, he scored 84* runs off 46 balls, including nine fours and four sixes. 

Suryakumar Yadav has been struggling to score runs in recent matches. Hence, Tilak Varma has become an important part of the inexperienced middle-order of MI this year. So, the home crowd will hope that Tilak will continue his form and play another vital knock according to the conditions of the game.