{"id":4153,"date":"2026-05-21T03:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/ipl-2026-match-65-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-dream11-team-review\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T03:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:00:00","slug":"ipl-2026-match-65-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-dream11-team-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/ipl-2026-match-65-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-dream11-team-review\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Match 65: KKR&#8217;s Thrilling 4-Wicket Victory Over MI \u2013 Dream11 Team Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"ipl-match-highlights\">\n<h2>Match Highlights<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ipl-official-video-embed\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:1.25rem;border-radius:2px;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/3588749423001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6395139787112\" title=\"KKR vs MI Highlights\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div><p><strong>KKR vs MI Highlights<\/strong><\/p><p><a class=\"ipl-official-video-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iplt20.com\/video\/67729\/ipl-2026-m65-kkr-vs-mi---match-highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on IPLT20 (official site)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Result Snapshot &#038; Winning Template Recap<\/h2><p>In a gripping encounter at Eden Gardens on May 20, 2026, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chased down Mumbai Indians&#8217; (MI) total of 147\/8, securing a 4-wicket victory with 148\/6 in 18.5 overs. This win keeps KKR&#8217;s playoff hopes alive, while MI&#8217;s inconsistent season continues. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p><h2>Top Fantasy Point-Scorers in This Match<\/h2><p>For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, the standout performers were:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Manish Pandey (KKR):<\/strong> Anchored the chase with a composed 45 runs off 33 balls, including 6 fours. His stability at the crease was crucial for KKR&#8217;s success. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><li><strong>Rovman Powell (KKR):<\/strong> Supported Pandey effectively, contributing 40 runs off 30 balls, featuring 4 fours and 2 sixes. His aggressive stroke play added momentum to the chase. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><li><strong>Corbin Bosch (MI):<\/strong> Despite MI&#8217;s loss, Bosch was a bright spot, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in 3 overs, including the key dismissals of Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><li><strong>Cameron Green (MI):<\/strong> Bowled a tight spell, claiming 2 wickets for 23 runs in 3 overs, and also contributed with the bat, scoring 6 runs off 7 balls. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul><h2>Captain &#038; Vice-Captain Review<\/h2><p>In this match, selecting the right captain and vice-captain was pivotal:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Captain \u2013 Manish Pandey:<\/strong> His match-winning performance with the bat made him an excellent choice for captain, yielding substantial fantasy points. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><li><strong>Vice-Captain \u2013 Corbin Bosch:<\/strong> Despite MI&#8217;s defeat, Bosch&#8217;s all-round performance with the ball, taking 3 wickets, provided valuable points. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul><h2>Hits &#038; Misses vs Pre-Match Picks<\/h2><p>Reflecting on pre-match predictions:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hit \u2013 Manish Pandey:<\/strong> Predicted to be a key contributor, Pandey&#8217;s performance validated the selection. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><li><strong>Miss \u2013 Hardik Pandya (MI):<\/strong> Expected to lead MI&#8217;s batting, Pandya managed only 26 runs off 27 balls, falling short of expectations. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul><h2>Alternative XI With Hindsight (Post-Match Only)<\/h2><p>Based on the match&#8217;s outcome, an alternative Dream11 XI could be:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Openers:<\/strong> Manish Pandey (KKR), Finn Allen (KKR)<\/li><li><strong>Middle Order:<\/strong> Rovman Powell (KKR), Hardik Pandya (MI), Suryakumar Yadav (MI)<\/li><li><strong>All-Rounders:<\/strong> Cameron Green (MI), Sunil Narine (KKR)<\/li><li><strong>Bowlers:<\/strong> Corbin Bosch (MI), Saurabh Dubey (KKR), Kartik Tyagi (KKR)<\/li><\/ul><p>This lineup balances top-order stability with middle-order aggression and bowling options, aligning with the match&#8217;s performances. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p><h2>Watch Highlights<\/h2><p>For a detailed view of the match&#8217;s key moments, you can watch the official highlights on the IPL&#8217;s website. (<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/?utm_source=openai\">indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p><h2>Sources &#038; Further Reading<\/h2><ul><li><a href='https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/sports\/cricket\/live-score\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-65-t20-live-score-full-scorecard-highlights-indian-premier-league-2026-krmi05202026270336\/'>The Indian Express: KKR vs MI Match 65 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/www.mykhel.com\/cricket\/kolkata-vs-mumbai-ipl-2026-match-65-scorecard-67451\/'>myKhel: MI vs KKR Match 65 Scorecard<\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/www.ipl.com\/matches\/indian-premier-league-129908\/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-mumbai-indians-96022'>IPL Official Website: KKR vs MI Match 65<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><em>Disclaimer: Fantasy cricket involves real-money gaming. 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