IPL 2017 Qualifier 2, KKR vs MI: 5 reasons why Kolkata Knight Riders can beat Mumbai Indians

#3 Determined Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir came up big again to lead KKR past the SRH

Some cricketers crumble under pressure while some cricketers bring out their best performance when they play in pressure situations. Gautam Gambhir certainly falls under the second category as he loves performing in pressure situations and in fact he betters his game in these crucial matches.

The only batsman to hit half-centuries in the finals of ODI as well as T20I World Cups, Gambhir has shown a penchant for being a big-game player. And with a do-or-die situation at hand again, his determination to get the job done can surely lead to the dismantling of Mumbai’s bowling. Additionally, he is in great form this year and as he displayed in the previous match against Hyderabad, batting positions and external conditions make no difference to his run scoring.

The left-handed batsman will fancy his chances against the pace of McClenaghan and Bumrah. And if Karn Sharma is played, his spin into the southpaw makes it easier for Gambhir to play him. With 486 runs under his belt in this season, Gambhir is a big obstacle in between Mumbai and a place in the finals.