Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens in a must-win clash for the home side. KKR will enter the match full of confidence after producing a dominant all-round performance against the Gujarat Titans in their previous game.
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KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - IPL 2026, Match 65
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Batting first, Kolkata posted a huge total of 247/2, courtesy of a sensational 93-run knock from one of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL, Finn Allen, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green also made valuable contributions in the middle order. KKR’s bowling attack managed to control the game in the death overs and secured a comfortable 29-run victory. This bunch of players should be considered in your KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are also coming off an impressive six-wicket win against Punjab Kings. Chasing a target of 201, Tilak Varma played a crucial role in the middle overs, while the top order also provided a solid platform in a pressure chase. Historically, MI have enjoyed a strong record against KKR in the IPL.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Match Details
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians, Match 65 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| City | Kolkata |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 20th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | KKR vs MI IPL Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
KKR vs MI Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Kolkata Knight Riders opener Finn Allen smashed 93 runs off just 35 balls, and helped his team post a massive score of 247 runs.
- Sunil Narine conceded just 29 runs in his four overs and took 2 wickets, in a match where almost every other bowler conceded more than 10 runs per over.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | KKR | 93 Runs |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 2 Wickets |
| Tilak Varma | MI | 75 Runs |
| Shardul Thakur | MI | 4 Wickets |
KKR vs MI Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss at the Eden Gardens will most likely look to bowl first, which is the obvious trend in T20 cricket. So, as per our KKR vs MI Dream11 team prediction, Ajinkya Rahane is expected to field first in Match 65.
KKR vs MI Playing 11 (Probable)
| Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11 | Mumbai Indians Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Finn Allen | Rohit Sharma |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk) | Naman Dhir |
| Cameron Green | Tilak Varma |
| Rinku Singh | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Manish Pandey | Will Jacks |
| Sunil Narine | Corbin Bosch |
| Anukul Roy | Deepak Chahar |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Shardul Thakur |
| Saurabh Dubey | Jasprit Bumrah(c) |
| Kartik Tyagi | Krish Bhagat |
| Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana | Impact Player: Raghu Sharma |
Record of Chasing Teams at Eden Gardens
The results at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026 have been evenly split between teams setting a target and those chasing one down. Among the five matches hosted at the venue this season, two have been won by the side batting first and two by the team batting second, while another fixture was washed out because of rain.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
KKR vs MI Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

- Kolkata Knight Riders top order batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi has scored the maximum runs for the franchise, as he has managed 422 runs in 12 innings and is in the IPL orange cap list, while Ryan Rickelton has topped the scoring charts for MI with 430 runs in 10 innings.
| Top Run Scorers | Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Kartik Tyagi and Allah Ghazanfar |
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KKR vs MI Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Finn Allen and Rohit Sharma |
Top Picks for KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-Rounder |
| Tilak Varma | MI | Batsman |
Budget Picks for KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kartik Tyagi | KKR | Bowler |
| Corbin Bosch | MI | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: A Raghuvanshi(c), R Rickelton
- Batters: R Sharma(vc), T Varma, F Allen
- All-rounders: C Green, S Narine, C Bosch
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, K Tyagi, M Pathirana
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: A Raghuvanshi, R Rickelton(c)
- Batters: A Rahane, F Allen(c), N Dhir, M Pandey
- All-rounders: S Narine, C Bosch, W Jacks
- Bowlers: V Chakaravarthy, S Thakur
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the KKR vs MI match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 65) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
- Raj Angad Bawa from the Mumbai Indians has been ruled out of the side, while Vaibhav Arora from the KKR camp might not get a chance in the playing 11 due to poor form, so these players can be skipped in the KKR vs MI Dream11 prediction today match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Raj Bawa | 6.5 |
| Vaibhav Arora | 7.5 |
KKR vs MI Weather & Pitch Report at Eden Gardens
- The pitch at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026 has largely favoured batters, with the surface offering good pace and a quick outfield. A first-innings score of around 180 is generally considered competitive at this venue in the current season. While high humidity is expected in Kolkata for this clash, the temperature is expected to be around 32°C.
| Temperature | 32°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 176 runs |
KKR vs MI H2H Record
Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians have shared one of the most standing rivalries in IPL history, with MI enjoying a dominant record against KKR. Across 36 meetings between the two sides, Mumbai have emerged victorious 25 times, while Kolkata have registered 11 wins in the MI vs KKR H2H battle.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 11 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 25 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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Mumbai Indians are more likely to win the match 65 of IPL 2026.
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