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List of Anticipated Top Bowlers in MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Match

A detailed list of the expected bowling performances in the second match of IPL 2026 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium.

5 itemsUpdated Mar 29, 2026

The bowling matchup in the MI vs KKR IPL 2026 match promises to be intriguing with both teams possessing strong bowling units. Mumbai Indians will rely on their pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, while KKR's spin attack with Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine is expected to be crucial. The Wankhede Stadium pitch, while primarily batting-friendly, offers assistance for bowlers who can use variations effectively, especially with the dew setting in during the second innings. Both teams' bowling units will need to execute their plans with precision to restrict the opposition.

#	Name	Bowl Type	Expected Runs	Expected Overs	Expected Economy
1	Jasprit Bumrah Mumbai Indians Jasprit Bumrah, the death-overs specialist and MI's vice-captain, is expected to deliver a match-winning performance. After a recent fitness assessment at the CoE, Bumrah is expected to take 1-2 crucial wickets while conceding around 25-30 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining his reputation as a pressure-breaker.	Pace	25-30	4	6.5-7.5
2	Varun Chakravarthy Kolkata Knight Riders Varun Chakravarthy, the world's number one T20 spinner, is expected to be KKR's key bowler in the match. With his varied deliveries and mystery bowling, Varun could take 1-2 wickets while conceding 28-35 runs in his 4 overs, creating pressure in the MI batting lineup.	Spin	28-35	4	7.0-8.75
3	Trent Boult Mumbai Indians Trent Boult, the experienced left-arm seamer, is expected to deliver in the powerplay and death overs for MI. Boult could take 1 wicket while maintaining an economy of around 7-8 runs per over in his 4-over spell, using his experience in varying conditions.	Pace	28-32	4	7.0-8.0
4	Sunil Narine Kolkata Knight Riders Sunil Narine, the explosive spinner and opening batter, will play a dual role for KKR. His off-spin is expected to be effective on the Wankhede pitch, and he could take 1 wicket while conceding 24-30 runs in his spell, providing control in the powerplay.	Spin	24-30	4	6.0-7.5
5	Deepak Chahar Mumbai Indians Deepak Chahar, the Indian pace bowler, is expected to contribute with early breakthroughs for MI. Chahar could take 1 wicket while maintaining an economy of 7-8 runs per over in his spell, using his ability to generate movement and variations at the Wankhede.	Pace	28-32	4	7.0-8.0

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 29, 2026.

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