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In the sixty-fifth match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Mumbai Indians on 20th at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.th May 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best KKR vs MI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 65.th IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
Also Read: RR Qualification Scenario IPL 2026: Can RR still reach the playoffs after a win against LSG?
KKR vs MI Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Cameron Green – KKR’s leading all-rounder contributed 316 runs with 5 wickets, strengthening both departments through impressive middle-order performances. |
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Ryan Rickelton – The Mumbai opening batsman scored 430 runs in 10 matches, including a record-breaking 123 not out against Sunrisers Hyderabad. |
Raises up:
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Finn Allen – Explosive batting defined Allen’s campaign as he scored 321 runs at a remarkable strike rate of over 221 this season. |
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Rohit Sharma – The veteran Mumbai batsman made a consistently aggressive start, scoring 268 runs in seven matches at an impressive strike rate of 164.42. |
Budget Selection:
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Shardul Thakur – The Mumbai pace all-rounder took 8 wickets in 7 matches, including a decisive four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings. |
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Varun Chakravarthy – The mystery spinner controlled the middle overs brilliantly for Kolkata, maintaining the pressure through disciplined spells and taking 12 wickets. |
KKR vs MI IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Ryan Rickelton and Cameron Green |
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vice captain |
Finn Allen and Rohit Sharma |
KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Ryan Rickelton ©, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Finn Allen (Vice Captain), Tilak Verma, Naman Dheer
- Allrounder- Sunil Narine, Cameron Green
- Bowlers-Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakraborty
KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Ryan Rickelton, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batsmen – Rohit Sharma (Vice Captain), Finn Allen, Tilak Verma, Naman Dheer
- All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Corbin Bosch, Cameron Green ©
- Bowlers- Shardul Thakur, Karthik Tyagi
KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 65 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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rovman powell |
8.0 credit |
No |
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robin minz |
6.5 credits |
No |
KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 65 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
cameron green |
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gl captaincy option |
Ryan Rickelton |
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choice of punt |
Varun Chakraborty and Shardul Thakur |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-3-2 |
KKR vs MI Match Preview:
In the sixty-fifth match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Mumbai Indians at the prestigious Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The much-awaited competition will begin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST. This crucial encounter is very important for both the sides, especially for Kolkata Knight Riders, who continue their bid to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, despite already being eliminated from the qualification race, Mumbai Indians will be aiming to finish their campaign on a strong note.
Mumbai Indians historically hold the edge in this rivalry, however Kolkata Knight Riders enter this reverse fixture with strong momentum. Earlier this season, on March 29, 2026, Mumbai registered a thrilling six-wicket win while chasing a mammoth target of 221 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. Ryan Rickelton chased down the target with a blistering 81 off 43 balls, while Rohit Sharma led the innings brilliantly with 78 runs.
Furthermore, Shardul Thakur bowled decisively, taking three wickets to slow down Kolkata’s scoring pace. However, Kolkata Knight Riders have responded strongly in recent weeks by winning four of their last five matches. Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, the team is now seventh in the table with eleven points from twelve matches and will need one more win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their batting lineup has been consistently performing aggressively, while Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy remain key weapons in spin-friendly home conditions.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are in ninth place with eight points from twelve matches after a disappointing campaign. Even though the team is no longer in the race for the playoffs, Hardik Pandya’s team will look to dash Kolkata’s ambitions and end the tournament on a positive note. Mumbai gained confidence after recently defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets, with Shardul Thakur once again delivering a match-winning bowling performance by taking four wickets.
Furthermore, the surface at the Eden Gardens generally provides excellent batting conditions with genuine bounce and lightning-fast outfields. Fast bowlers may get some help from the new ball early in the innings, while spinners generally get the hang of it as the game progresses under lights. Therefore, given the strong chasing facilities of the venue and the humid conditions of the evening, the captain would probably prefer to win the toss and chase the target.
KKR vs MI Head-to-Head Record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
11 |
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Mumbai Indians |
25 |
KKR vs MI Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
30°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
192 |
Records of chasing teams:
KKR vs MI Playing 11 (Expected):
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11:
1) Ajinkya Rahane (C)
2) Finn Allen
3) Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper)
4) Cameron Green
5) Manish Pandey
6) Rinku Singh
7) Sunil Narine
8) Anukul Roy
9) Varun Chakraborty
10) Saurabh Dubey
11) Kartik Tyagi
12) Blessing Muzarabani/Vaibhav Arora (Impact)
mumbai indians playing 11: :
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper)
3) Suryakumar Yadav
4) Naman Dheer
5) Tilak Verma
6) Hardik Pandya (C)
7) Will Jacques
8) Corbin Bosch
9) Deepak Chahar
10)Jasprit Bumrah (C)
11) Raghu Sharma
12) AM Ghazanfar (Impact)
KKR vs MI Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to win this match.

