Mumbai Indians will intention to bounce again from consecutive losses. They’ll face Kolkata Knight Riders on the Wankhede Stadium.
MI vs KKR Match Prediction: In the IPL 2025, today, Mumbai Indians (MI) will be playing theiur first home match. They will be locking horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 12th match of the season. Both teams are coming from different paths. Mumbai Indians lost both thier matches in the season earlier. Meanwhile, KKR are coming fresh from a win against Rajasthan Royals after a shaky start of the season.
Match Details
- Teams: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Match Number: 12th Match of IPL 2025
- Date: March 31, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Known for its batting paradise, the Wankhede Stadium boasts short boundaries and a flat pitch, often resulting in high-scoring contests. The pitch remains consistent throughout the match, favouring batsmen, although dew in the later stages can benefit the chasing side. Teams winning the toss typically opt to bowl first to exploit the conditions under lights.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 34
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 23
- Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 11
- Recent Form: KKR defeated MI in their last Wankhede outing.
MI vs KKR Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians had batting woes in the second match against Gujarat Titans, where they failed to make an easy chase. They missed Will Jacks there, playing Mujheeb Ur Rehman. Today, they might fix this and play Jacks back in the playing XI.
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Vignesh Puthur
Kolkata Knight Riders
The good news is that, Sunil Narine will be back in today’s match, which means Moeen Ali has to warn the bech. Otherwise, the playing XI is looking all set.
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Spencer Johnson
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Predicted Top Performers
Mumbai Indians
- Suryakumar Yadav: His form is crucial for MI’s middle-order stability and his ability to accelerate scoring is unmatched. Surya is the power hitter, and could be proved vital during the chase.
- Hardik Pandya: Plays an important role as an all-rounder, balancing both batting and leadership responsibilities. He will be responsible for giving breakthroughs to MI in the initial overs. Also, Hardik will have to play responsiblity from the bat as well to put big scores.
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Quinton de Kock: At the top, his aggressive style can set a strong foundation for KKR’s innings. He scored a half century in the previous match, further boosting his confidence.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: The spinner has been in excellent form, providing KKR crucial wickets at important moments. Him, with Sunil Narine will have responsiblity to put pressure on the batter and scalp wickets.
Momentum Shifters
- Powerplay Score >60 runs: A solid foundation can add a +15% win probability to the batting side.
- Early Wickets in first 6 overs ≥3: Capturing early dismissals can shift the win probability by +20% towards the bowling team.
- Big Over in Death ≥20 runs: Capitalizing on the final overs can increase likelihood of success by +12% for the batting team.
- First Innings Total 175-195 runs: Teams achieving this range can enjoy a 65% win probability.
Match Prediction
Despite recent setbacks, Mumbai Indians’ tough home record makes them strong contenders. However, KKR’s ability to adapt and capitalise on MI’s vulnerabilities, especially in absence of Jasprit Bumrah, could bridge the gap. The power-hitters and spin arsenal of KKR may exploit Wankhede’s conditions effectively, making this a tightly fought contest. While MI have the potential to secure their first win on home turf, KKR’s momentum and balanced squad offer them a marginal edge.
Both teams are poised for a high-octane clash. The home advantage could play into MI’s favour, yet KKR’s form suggests they are more than capable of prevailing against the five-time champions.
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