It’s the most special game of the year for us. It’s the ESA game! Imagine 19,000 girls from across various NGOs in the city bracing the stands and egging the team on. Ah, the adrenaline rush!

The MI bus has returned home with a victorious smile and a renewed hunger to win from Delhi. Up next, we host the Knights of Kolkata at the Wankhede Stadium. With 22 wins in 31 head-to-head games, it’s no surprise we love the MI-KKR rivalry. Do-MI-nance. Well, how have we performed at home? *Ahem* 8 WINS IN 9 MATCHES AND SIX CONSECUTIVE WINS SINCE 2013.

The upcoming meeting is the first MI vs KKR game at our fortress, the Wankhede Stadium, since 2019. Does anyone remember what happened? Let’s recap. Slinga Malinga’s three-wicket haul. Ro-hit Sharma’s 55. Nine-wicket win and the number one spot on the league table.

It’s our den, our hunting ground. Our fearless Blue and Gold have just one motive - TO WIN. And as the 12th man, we need your force, Paltan. LET’S GO!

What: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders

When: Saturday, April 16 2023

Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

What to expect: A landslide of records, a Hitman special, exhibition of pace and spin, a shower of boundaries, Rohit vs Narine and a visual experience, in short.- Of course, the goosebumps of an ESA day too with 19000 girls shouting MUMBAIII…MUMBAIII !!!

What you need to do: Bring your vocal chords and pulse meters, don’t stop singing your MI chants, jump at the sound of the smack of every ball that tears the sky for a six and show your true Fa-MI-ly selves.

What they said: “Well, obviously they (KKR) have got some dangerous batsman, so our bowlers will get them out. That would be a perfect start for us. But no, it's tough to plan. I think we're more focused on ourselves." Tim David on the possible plans MI have in store ahead of MI vs KKR.

“I want to make sure that we win as many games as being the middle-order batter you have to be adaptable to that position. Polly did it for a long time for this team and no one's going to be able to replace him as such." David on being compared to our batting coach Kieron ‘LLord’ Pollard.

Stat check

It is time. Engulf the comments section with your key strategies, ideal playing XI, personal messages for your MI stars and everything that will power us to a win on Sunday. We’re listening ..