<p>It's a match-up of the men in blue versus the men in purple and gold. Both the teams are at the opposite ends of the points table. KKR won their previous game against PBKS comprehensively and MI lost to RR while trying to chase their score down. The 14th match will be at the MCA stadium in Pune. Here's our analysis:</p>.<p><strong>The SWOT analysis for KKR</strong></p>.<p><strong>Strengths</strong>: After a comprehensive win against PBKS where all the three departments showed their class. KKR would be eyeing the top spot. This season they've been a formidable side with a batting line-up that is capable of chasing in any condition and from any situation.</p>.<p><strong>Weaknesses</strong>: Their third fast bowler hasn't been consistent, has leaked runs and has eased the pressure.</p>.<p>With Nitish Rana facing some trouble finding his form is a concern for the KKR management.</p>.<p><strong>Opportunities</strong>: For Nitish Rana to spend some time in the middle and gain some form back. </p>.<p><strong>Threats</strong>: A fiery and back in form Jasprit Bumrah would be a potential threat.</p>.<p><strong>The SWOT analysis for MI</strong></p>.<p><strong>Strengths</strong>: Tymal Mills in the death overs has been phenomenal along with Jasprit Bumrah. He certainly gives MI bowling line-up bite those other bowlers lack.</p>.<p>The form of Tilak Verma and Ishan Kishan has been a big plus for MI management.</p>.<p><strong>Weaknesses</strong>: A weak and unsettled middle order isn't going in MI's favor.</p>.<p>The bowling line-up of this season is a pale shadow of what it used to be last season.</p>.<p><strong>Opportunities</strong>: The middle order needs to step up. Also, MI would be looking to end their losing streak and score some points.</p>.<p><strong>Threats</strong>: The versatile bowling of the KKR have the potential to make early inroads.</p>.<p><strong>Impact player for KKR</strong></p>.<p><strong>Umesh Yadav</strong>: The purple cap holder is having a sensational season and the MI batters should handle him carefully.</p>.<p><strong>Impact player for MI</strong></p>.<p><strong>Jasprit Bumrah</strong>: He's back in form and has wickets to his name. Bumrah on the Pune pitch can be a tricky to deal with.</p>.<p><strong>Head-to-head: </strong></p>.<p><strong>Total</strong>: 29 matches<br /><strong>MI</strong>: 22<br /><strong>KKR</strong>: 7</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>It's a match-up of the men in blue versus the men in purple and gold. Both the teams are at the opposite ends of the points table. KKR won their previous game against PBKS comprehensively and MI lost to RR while trying to chase their score down. The 14th match will be at the MCA stadium in Pune. Here's our analysis:</p>.<p><strong>The SWOT analysis for KKR</strong></p>.<p><strong>Strengths</strong>: After a comprehensive win against PBKS where all the three departments showed their class. KKR would be eyeing the top spot. This season they've been a formidable side with a batting line-up that is capable of chasing in any condition and from any situation.</p>.<p><strong>Weaknesses</strong>: Their third fast bowler hasn't been consistent, has leaked runs and has eased the pressure.</p>.<p>With Nitish Rana facing some trouble finding his form is a concern for the KKR management.</p>.<p><strong>Opportunities</strong>: For Nitish Rana to spend some time in the middle and gain some form back. </p>.<p><strong>Threats</strong>: A fiery and back in form Jasprit Bumrah would be a potential threat.</p>.<p><strong>The SWOT analysis for MI</strong></p>.<p><strong>Strengths</strong>: Tymal Mills in the death overs has been phenomenal along with Jasprit Bumrah. He certainly gives MI bowling line-up bite those other bowlers lack.</p>.<p>The form of Tilak Verma and Ishan Kishan has been a big plus for MI management.</p>.<p><strong>Weaknesses</strong>: A weak and unsettled middle order isn't going in MI's favor.</p>.<p>The bowling line-up of this season is a pale shadow of what it used to be last season.</p>.<p><strong>Opportunities</strong>: The middle order needs to step up. Also, MI would be looking to end their losing streak and score some points.</p>.<p><strong>Threats</strong>: The versatile bowling of the KKR have the potential to make early inroads.</p>.<p><strong>Impact player for KKR</strong></p>.<p><strong>Umesh Yadav</strong>: The purple cap holder is having a sensational season and the MI batters should handle him carefully.</p>.<p><strong>Impact player for MI</strong></p>.<p><strong>Jasprit Bumrah</strong>: He's back in form and has wickets to his name. Bumrah on the Pune pitch can be a tricky to deal with.</p>.<p><strong>Head-to-head: </strong></p>.<p><strong>Total</strong>: 29 matches<br /><strong>MI</strong>: 22<br /><strong>KKR</strong>: 7</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>