IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians’ strongest predicted XI against Kolkata Knight Riders

Published - 19 May 2026, 18:00 IST | Updated - 19 May 2026, 19:19 IST

The Mumbai Indians head to Eden Gardens to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 65 of the 2026 Indian Premier League.

The five-time champions have had a disappointing season, sitting in ninth place on the table with eight points in 12 games. They have been eliminated from the competition and will be looking to finish their season on a high note.

They take on the Knight Riders, who they beat in their opening match of the season, breaking a 14-year record. They have a 25-11 lead in the head-to-head against the Men in Purple and have a 7-3 lead in games played at the Eden Gardens between the two teams.

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton have been one of the most exciting opening pairs to watch in the 2026 IPL. With two massive 140-plus run stands among them, they have shown brilliant displays of hitting at their best. Rohit missed five games of the season with a hamstring injury but has looked revitalised in 2026, scoring 268 runs at a strike rate of 164.41 in seven games. Rickelton has been MI's best batter, scoring 430 runs at a blistering strike rate of 190.26, including his first IPL century against SRH

Naman Dhir has been a revelation when stepping up at number 3 as a reliable pace-hitter. He has played vital knocks for the five-time champions throughout the season. He has scored 312 runs at a strike rate of 150, which includes two half-century scores.