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MI Vs KKR IPL Full Match Preview, Match Details, And Dream11 Predictions

MI vs KKR : 34th Match of IPL 2021, Match Preview, Match details, Head to Head stats, Dream 11 Prediction. Make your Dream11 Fantasy team with our match preview, prediction

Sep 22, 2021, 11:41 AM3 min read

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Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: MI vs KKR : 34th Match IPL Preview

Match Details :-

Match : Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 34th Match

Venue : Sheikh zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Date & Time : 23rd September, 2021 at 7:30 pm (IST)

Where to watch live : Star Sports Network, Hotstar.

Pitch Report: MI vs KKR : 34th Match preview

Pitch Report :  Pitches in UAE have offered more assistance to the seamers as compared to the spinners. As we are unlikely to witness big scores in Abu Dhabi.
IPL Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 140 runs
IPL Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 129 runs
Chasing Team Record: 13 out of 21 wins

IPL Fantasy League Head to Head Stats: MI vs KKR : 34th Match

Matches Played : 28

Won by MI: 22

Won by KKR : 06

Also Read: Arshdeep Singh: 4 youngest bowlers to take Five-For in IPL

Team News : MI vs KKR

Mumbai Indians :

Mumbai Indians | MI vs KKR | SportzPoint.com
Image - Zee News

As we know Mumbai Indians are the defending champions of this season. Moreover, they are the last 2 years' champions of IPL. So, MI camp will definitely try to win it to stay alive in the playoffs race of IPL 2021. As we know both Rohit and Hardik did not play the last match for fitness issues. They will surely play this game to help their team to walk one step ahead to the playoffs.

With 8 points in as many matches so far, MI has to win at least 4 matches more in the remaining 6 matches to qualify for the playoffs. However, we all know the records against KKR are the best records for MI in IPL history. As they managed to win 22 games in the 28 games they played against KKR.

Kolkata Knight Riders :

With a huge win against RCB in the last match. Kolkata Knight Riders camp is now charged up to beat the defending champions and stay alive in the playoffs race of IPL 2021. With a total of 6 points in as many matches, KKR will try to beat MI as their record against them is not good. They have managed to win just 6 matches in 28 matches they played against them.

To qualify for the playoffs they have to maintain the momentum till the last game. They have to win at least 5 matches in their remaining 6 matches. It's interesting to see the battle between the greats.

Read Also: IPL 2021 points table: Royals back in the competition?

MI vs KKR : 34th Match : Possible Playing XI

Mumbai Indians :

Quinton De Kock(wk)
Rohit Sharma (C)
Surya Kumar Yadav
Ishan Kishan
Kieron Pollard
Hardik Pandya
Krunal Pandya
Adam Milne
Rahul Chahar
Jaspreet Numrah
Trent Boult

Kolkata Knight Riders :

Subhman Gill
Venkatesh Iyer
Nitish Rana
Rahul Tripathi
Eoin Morgan (C)
Sunil Narine
Andree Russel
Dinesh Karthik (wk)
Lockie Ferguson
Prasidh Krishna
Varun Chakravarthy

Also Read: Taliban bans IPL 2021 Broadcast in Afghanistan due to 'Anti Islam content'

IPL Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction : MI vs KKR : 34th Match

MI vs KKR Dream 11 Fantasy team | MI vs KKR | SportzPoint.com
MI vs KKR Dream 11 Fantasy team

You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.

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IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table?

How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table in IPL 2025? Explore the different scenarios, starting from their final league stage match to NRR and other teams' results.

May 22, 2025, 2:26 PM2 min read

IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? | sportzpoint.com

Mumbai Indians are the fourth team to seal their playoffs spot in IPL 2025, defeating DC to get those concluding 2 points. As we move further in the tournament, the focus shifts from playoffs qualification to top 4 standings.

How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? The calculation is pretty simple. Check them out.

Why Aim for Top 2?

IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? | sportzpoint.com
Mitchell Santner celebrating a wicket with the team in a match against DC. Image | Facebook

The benefits of finishing in the top two in league stage are many.

  • Double chance in Qualifiers: A sigh of relief as the top 2 teams will have double chances to reach the finals, playing Qualifier 1 & 2.
  • Avoid Eliminator pressure: Finishing top 2 will provide the safety net and free them from knockout pressure in Eliminator, where a single bad performance can lead to elimination from the final race.

Read Also: IPL Playoffs: Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

How can MI finish inside top two?

  • MI must win their final league stage game against PBKS (on 26 May) to keep their hopes for top 2 alive.
  • PBKS need to lose another match to DC, which will restrict them from going beyond 17 points.
  • RCB should lose both their remaining games (against LSG & SRH), which too will restrict them at 17 points. 

Here's how MI can be at top of the points table

If the scenarios mentioned above go in their favour, along with GT losing their last 2 games, MI will end at no. 1 in the table. Both GT and MI will have 18 points, and MI will be on top, given their NRR advantage.

Read Also: IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

Reasons why MI can't be on top two:

IPL 2025 Playoffs: How can Mumbai Indians finish at the top of the points table? | sportzpoint.com

Rain can obstruct MI's way of reaching the top 2 in many ways.

  • If the match between MI and PBKS gets washed out, they will end up with 17 points, making their chances slim.
  • If the match between DC and PBKS also gets washed out, PBKS will go ahead with 18 points.
  • If any of the last two games of RCB get washed out, they will also go ahead in terms of points.
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IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

With the IPL playoffs fast approaching in IPL 2025, let's take a look back at the teams that qualified for the IPL playoffs from 2008 to 2025.

May 22, 2025, 11:18 AM6 min read

IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2024 | sportzpoint.com

With the IPL 2025 playoffs just around the corner, the tension is reaching its peak. Over the years, the Indian Premier League has given fans plenty of memorable moments full of surprises at the fag end of the group stage. Generally, the fans have to wait till the last over of the group stage to know who will qualify for the IPL Playoffs.

Sometimes, it even goes to the final ball as well, to decide the fourth team to qualify.

From teams that regularly reach the playoffs to underdogs who’ve shocked everyone, the path to the final four has always been full of drama. 

Let's take a look at the IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025.

Read Also | Most Wickets in IPL history

2008 | RR, KXIP, CSK, DD

Rajasthan Royals were the table toppers in the 2008 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Rajsthan Royals topped the points table and were the inaugural champions of the 2008 IPL. Image | The Times of India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Rajasthan Royals (Champion) 14 11 3 22
Kings IX Punjab  14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings 14 8 6 16
Delhi Daredevils 14 7 6 15

2009 | DD, CSK, RCB, Deccan Chargers

Delhi Capitals were the table toppers in the 2009 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Capitals topped the points table in the 2nd edition of the IPL. Image | Sportskeeda
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Daredevils 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings 14 8 5 17
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16
Deccan Chargers (Champion) 14 7 7 14

2010 | MI, Deccan Chargers, CSK, RCB

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers in IPL 2010 | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers in the 3rd edition of the IPL. Image | Cricket Khabri
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians 14 10 4 20
Deccan Chargers 14 8 6 16
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 7 7 14
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

Read Also | Most IPL Finals: Teams with most final appearances in IPL history

2011 | RCB, CSK, MI, KKR 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the table toppers in 2011 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the table toppers of the 4th edition of IPL. Image | RCB
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 4 19
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

Read Also | IPL records: Most consecutive away wins in IPL history

2012 | DD, KKR, MI, CSK

Delhi Daredevils were the table toppers of the 2012 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Daredevils were the table toppers of the 5th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Daredevils 16 11 5 22
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 16 10 5 21
Mumbai Indians 16 10 6 20
Chennai Super Kings 16 8 7 17

2013 | CSK, MI, RR, SRH

Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of 2013 IPL | sportzpoint.com
Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers for the 6th edition of IPL. Image | MPL
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Chennai Super Kings 16 11 5 22
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 16 11 5 22
Rajasthan Royals 16 10 6 20
Sunrisers Hyderabad 16 10 6 20

2014 | KXIP, KKR, CSK, MI

Kings IX Punjab were the table toppers of 2014 IPL | sportzpoint.com
kings IX Punjab were the table toppers of the 7th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Kings IX Punjab  14 11 3 22
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians 14 7 7 14

2015 | CSK, MI, RCB, RR 

Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of the 8th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Chennai Super Kings were the table toppers of the 8th edition of IPL. Image | The New Indian Express
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 8 6 16
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 5 16
Rajasthan Royals 14 7 5 16

2016 | Gujarat Lions, RCB, SRH, KKR

Gujrat lions were the table toppers of the 9th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujrat lions were the table toppers of the 9th edition of IPL. Image | Cricket Country
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Lions 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Champion) 14 8 6 16
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

2017 | MI, RPSG, SRH, KKR

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and champions of the 10th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and champions of the 10th edition of IPL
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 10 4 20
Rising Pune Supergiants 14 9 5 18
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 8 5 17
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16

2018 | SRH, CSK, KKR, RR

Sunrisers Hyderabad were the table toppers of the 11th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Sunrisers Hyderabad were the table toppers of the 11th edition of IPL. Image | Times of India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 8 6 16
Rajasthan Royals 14 7 7 14

Read Also | SRH's poor performance and playoff hopes in IPL 2025: Can they rise?

2019 | MI, CSK, DC, SRH

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners of the 12th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners of the 12th edition of IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Chennai Super Kings 14 9 5 18
Delhi Capitals 14 9 5 18
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 6 8 12

2020 | MI, DC, SRH, RCB

Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners for the 2nd consecutive time of the 13 edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians were the table toppers and winners for the 2nd consecutive time of the 13 edition of IPL. Image | The Statesmen
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Mumbai Indians (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Delhi Capitals 14 8 6 16
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 7 7 14
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

2021 | DC, CSK, RCB, KKR

Delhi Capital were the table toppers of the 14th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Delhi Capital were the table toppers of the 14th edition of IPL. Image | DNA India
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Delhi Capitals 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 5 18
Kolkata Knight Riders 14 7 7 14

2022 | GT, RR, LSG, RCB

Gujrat Titans were the table topper and winners of the 15th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujrat Titans were the table topper and winners of the 15th edition of IPL. Image | HT Auto
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans (Champion) 14 10 4 20
Rajasthan Royals 14 9 5 18
Lucknow Super Giants 14 9 5 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 8 6 16

2023 | GT, LSG, CSK, MI

Gujarat Titans were the table toppers for the 2nd consecutive season in the 16th edition of IPL | sportzpoint.com
Gujarat Titans were the table toppers for the 2nd consecutive season in the 16th edition of IPL. Image | Jagran English
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans 14 10 4 20
Chennai Super Kings (Champion) 14 8 5 17
Lucknow Super Giants 14 8 5 17
Mumbai Indians 14 8 6 16

2024 | KKR, SRH, RR, RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders were the table toppers for the first time and the winners in the 17th edition if IPL | sportzpoint.com
Kolkata Knight Riders were the table toppers for the first time and the winners in the 17th edition if IPL. Image | NDTV Sports
Team Matches Won Lost Points
Kolkata Knight Riders (Champion) 14 9 3 20
Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 8 5 17
Rajasthan Royals 14 8 5 17
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 7 7 14

2025 | GT, RCB, PBKS, MI

IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2025

Team Matches Won Lost Points
Gujrat Titans 12 9 3 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 12 8 3 17
Punjab Kings 12 8 3 17
Mumbai Indians 13 8 5 16

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Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times?

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? Find out the ultimate answer to this major question and get the name of your favourite franchise among the pack of strong contenders.

May 21, 2025, 4:59 PM2 min read

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? | sportzpoint.com

Achieving consistent playoffs mark is a big flex for IPL franchises. Some teams have made their way to the playoffs so many times that now it feels weird when they don't qualify.

We are very close to the playoffs of IPL 2025, and some teams have already booked their berth, adding a number to their playoff appearance.

So which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? It is time to find out.

Chennai Super Kings (12 times)

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times? | sportzpoint.com
CSK lifting the trophy after being the champions of IPL 2023. Image | Instagram

Chennai Super Kings stands as the IPL playoffs King, having qualified 12 times in their 16 seasons. This unmatched legacy grows even stronger with their title winning history.

CSK also holds the record of reaching the IPL finals most number of times (10 times), and winning 5 out of them, in the years 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.

Read Also: Most IPL Finals: Teams with most final appearances in IPL history

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (10 times)

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times?  | sportzpoint.com
Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. Image | BBC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the 10-time playoff qualification mark in IPL 2025. They were among the first three teams to qualify for the playoff this season, which made it their 10th qualification.

This side is yet to grab the title despite having qualified several times. It will be interesting to see if they can achieve that in this season itself.

Read Also: IPL Playoffs: Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

Mumbai Indians (10 times)

Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times?  | sportzpoint.com
Mumbai Indians lifting the IPL trophy in 2019. Image | Instagram 

Mumbai Indians are another IPL powerhouse with exceptional playoffs record. They qualified for IPL playoffs 10 times and are also the five-time champions.

Their current position in IPL 2025 points table look pretty steady, and a win against DC would secure their spot in the playoffs, which obviously increases their count.

Can they make it to the playoffs for the 11th time? We will know soon.

Read Also: Suryavanshi touching Dhoni's feet: Here are 10 best moments of IPL 2025

Other teams with 5+ playoff qualification

Team Playoff qualification  Years
KKR 8 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024
SRH 7 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 
RR 6 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024
DC 6 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2020, 2021

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IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians makes additions to their squad with signings of Bairstow, Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson

As the IPL 2025 playoffs approach, Mumbai Indians have made strategic additions to their squad with the signings of Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson.

May 20, 2025, 12:42 PM3 min read

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians makes additions to their squad with signings of Bairstow, Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson

3 teams have made their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs and only one team is yet to be decided. There is a fierce battle going on between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals for the remaining playoff spot. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have made a three new changes in their squad.

Mumbai has announced the replacement of three foreign players. The team has included Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson in the squad in place of Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch. These three foreign players of Mumbai Indians are going to join their respective national teams after playing the last league match. In such a situation, the franchise had no other option but to bring their replacements.

Also Read: Can Shubman Gill or Sai Sudharsan break Kohli's record of most IPL runs in a single season?

Three replacement for MI

Mumbai Indians have included England's experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow in the team as a replacement for Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore. Bairstow has had good experience in IPL and is considered an aggressive batsman in the T20 format. His presence is expected to strengthen the top order batting of Mumbai Indians. 

At the same time, English fast bowler Richard Gleeson has been included in the team in place of Ryan Rickelton. Gleeson has been added to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore. He has been signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore. Gleeson's fast pace and ability to bowl yorkers in the death overs can prove to be important for the team.

Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka has been included in the squad in place of Corbin Bosch for Rs 75 lakh. Asalanka can not only bat aggressively but can also give options to the team with his part-time off-spin bowling.

Also Read: IPL 2025 Playoffs Race: Who Will Claim the Final Spot?

IPL 2025 | Playoffs scenario

Mumbai Indians are currently in the playoff race. If the team qualifies for the next round, then these three new replacement players will be available for the team from the playoff matches. This will help the team to create balance and fill the gap of foreign players.

It is worth noting that Mumbai Indians have 2 matches left in the league stage. In one match, the team will face Delhi Capitals, while in its last league stage match, it will face the challenge of Punjab Kings. Punjab has already made its place in the IPL 2025 playoffs.

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IPL 2025 Playoffs Race: Who Will Claim the Final Spot?

Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings have secured their spots in the top four, leaving one final slot up for grabs. Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and LSG are fighting for that last spot in the IPL 2025 Playoffs.

May 19, 2025, 2:26 PM2 min read

IPL 2025 Playoff Race: Who Will Claim the Final Spot? | sportzpoint.com

As the IPL 2025 season nears its climax on May 19, 2025, the playoff picture is almost complete. Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings have secured their spots in the top four, leaving one final slot up for grabs.

The race for the fourth position is heating up, with Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) battling it out for that one position.

Read Also | IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2024

Current Standings

  • Mumbai Indians: 14 points from 12 games (NRR: 1.156)
  • Delhi Capitals: 13 points from 12 games
  • Lucknow Super Giants: 10 points from 11 games

Upcoming Fixtures

The outcome of the following matches will determine who claims the final playoff spot:

  • MI vs. DC (May 21, 2025)
  • MI vs. PBKS
  • DC vs. PBKS
  • LSG vs. SRH (May 19, 2025), GT, and RCB

Qualification Scenarios

Mumbai Indians

MI are in pole position with 14 points. Winning both of their remaining matches against DC and PBKS will guarantee qualification with 18 points.

Even a single win could suffice, provided other results, particularly DC’s and LSG’s, go their way, and their strong net run rate (1.156) holds up.

Delhi Capitals

DC, with 13 points, need to win both remaining games against MI and PBKS to reach 17 points. This would put them in contention, but their qualification could hinge on net run rate and other results, especially after their recent 10-wicket loss to the Gujarat Titans.

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG face an uphill battle with only 10 points from 11 games. They must win all three of their remaining matches against SRH, GT, and RCB to reach 16 points. Even then, their qualification depends on favourable results elsewhere and a significant improvement in their net run rate.

Read Also | A sinking tale of playoffs: Can LSG make it to the top 4 in IPL 2025?

Who Will Make It?

Mumbai Indians are currently favoured to clinch the final playoff spot, thanks to their higher points tally and strong net run rate.

The upcoming MI vs. DC clash on May 21 is being dubbed a virtual knockout, as the winner will gain a significant advantage. However, LSG’s three remaining games give them a slim chance to stage a dramatic comeback, provided they can upset strong teams like GT and RCB.

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