Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will square off in IPL 2025 on Monday, March 31, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This is set to be an exciting contest, with both teams coming in with different levels of confidence.
Match Overview
Mumbai Indians are coming into this game with two consecutive losses and will be eager to turn their fortunes around. Their first loss came against CSK in Chennai, followed by another defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. MI currently sits in ninth place on the points table, with a negative NRR of -1.163.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders started their campaign with a loss but bounced back in their previous match. The three-time champions currently occupy the seventh spot in the points table with two points, a negative NRR of -0.308.
MI vs KKR Match Details & Head-to-Head Record
| Match | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Match 12, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Monday, March 31, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Head-to-Head Record | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 | 34 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 23 | 23 |
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 11 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 29, 2008 | April 29, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 11, 2024 | May 11, 2024 |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch, with short boundaries leading to high-scoring games. The pitch remains consistent throughout the match, offering ample opportunities for big scores. The presence of dew in the latter half of the game generally gives an advantage to the chasing team. As a result, the captain winning the toss will likely prefer to bowl first to take advantage of the conditions under lights.
MI vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Satyanarayana Raju
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Quinton de Kock (w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Key Players to Watch
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Tilak Varma (MI): The young southpaw has scored 70 runs in two innings but is yet to convert his starts into big scores. Playing at home, he’ll be hopeful of making a big impact in this game and anchoring MI’s innings.
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Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): The mystery spinner has taken three wickets in two games so far and could be key in this match. His variations can cause problems for MI’s top order, and he will be crucial in keeping the batters in check.
Today’s Match Prediction:
The team bowling first is expected to win the match due to the dew factor in the second half of the game and the pitch conditions that favor the chasing side.
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