Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to face Mumbai Indians (MI) in a critical IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 20. This encounter is vital for KKR, who must secure a win to maintain their playoff aspirations, needing to reach a maximum of 15 points. A loss would end their tournament run. KKR may make a significant change in their lineup, bringing in Blessing Muzarabani to replace Matheesha Pathirana, who is out with a hamstring injury. On the other hand, MI is bolstered by the return of their captain Hardik Pandya, who has missed the last three matches due to a back spasm, and Suryakumar Yadav, who missed the previous match for personal reasons. The pitch conditions at Eden Gardens suggest a low-scoring game, as evidenced by a previous match where KKR successfully chased down 156 runs against Rajasthan Royals on the same pitch. The predicted playing elevens for both teams reflect these changes, with KKR's lineup led by Ajinkya Rahane and MI's by Pandya.