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

#5 Kolkata’s unstable batting line-up

Kolkata have juggled with their opening combination

In IPL 2017, KKR has followed the strategy of all-out aggression at the top of the order. Hence Chris Lynn was asked to open the innings with Gambhir and during Lynn’s absence, Narine took over. Although this approach has proved effective for them, it has made their batting line up vulnerable and unstable.

Due to this strategy of aggression, Robin Uthappa has no fixed batting position and it has affected his performance. Same is the case with others down the order with Yusuf Pathan, Suryakumar Yadav and others alike failing to make a real mark with the bat.

This constant shuffling of the batting order can prove fatal for KKR and can become the Achilles heel for the team. On the other hand, Mumbai has a settled team with every player clearly knowing his role in the team.