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

#4 Strong and multi-dimensional batting line-up

Lynn and Narine have the ability to take the game away in the powerplay overs

KKR boast one of the best batting line-ups in this IPL. It is not only their batting depth but it is also their variety in batting which makes them highly dangerous for any bowling unit.

Chris Lynn is a high impact batsman who can single-handedly change the course of the match. The Australian, who is known for his big hitting has the ability to make the most of the powerplay overs. The evolution of Narine as a batsman further increases the might of KKR as he can debunk the bowlers' confidence with ease.

Even if the duo fails early there is no reprieve for opposition teams as KKR still have Yusuf Pathan in their team who on his day can wreck any bowling line-up.

Along with these hitters, Kolkata boasts technically sound batsmen in the form of Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa. The duo plays pace and spin with the same ease and hence are enough to milk Mumbai’s bowlers during middle overs.

However, a big blow to KKR’s rank will be the injury to Manish Pandey which has now ruled him out of the Champions League and it is difficult to see him make an appearance in this game.

However, in Ishank Jaggi and Suryakumar Yadav Kolkata should have enough depth in their batting to keep pace even in the latter stages of the innings.

Mumbai’s has an impressive bowling line-up with McClenaghan and Bumrah spearheading them. However, KKR’s have the talent in their line-up to cause a serious dent.