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Kolkata and Mumbai will face off in match number 14 of IPL 2022. The two teams are at the contrasting ends of the points table. While Kolkata find themselves in the second position for now with 2 wins from 3 games, Mumbai have stayed true to their tag of slow starters and are yet to taste a win.
The two sides are set to meet at the Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune and before their high-voltage clash, here is a stat-based prediction regarding what could happen in the T20 fixture.
1. Toss Prediction
In IPL 2022, Mumbai Indians have won one toss and lost one. They have a toss-winning ratio of 50 per cent. Meanwhile, Kolkata have won 2 out of 3 tosses this year and have a toss winning ratio of 66.66 per cent this year. So Kolkata are predicted to win the toss.
2. Win Possibility
The stats are stacked in favour of the five-time champions Mumbai. The Rohit Sharma-led side enjoys a superb record against Kolkata and have in fact won 22 of the 29 games that the two sides have played against each other. In only 7 other instances have the Kolkata team managed to get the two points. Even in the last four head-to-head games in IPL, Mumbai have had the upper hand with 3 wins.
3. Team of the Day
As stats show Mumbai enjoying a great advantage over Kolkata, they remain SportsTiger's pick for the Team of the Day.
4. Powerplay score
The average powerplay score at MCA Stadium, Pune has been 46.8. However, in IPL 2022 it has been lower than the overall average and has been clocked at 39.8. Kolkata have been struggling with Venkatesh Iyer not being able to find his form yet. So Mumbai are predicted to score over 40 runs inside the powerplay. Meanwhile, Kolkata will also manage to score over 40 against the bowling attack of Mumbai.
5. Average first innings and second innings scores
The average first innings score at this venue in IPL 2022 has been 190.5. The average second innings score at this venue this season is 153. A team batting second is yet to win at this venue this season.
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