The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season continues with an electrifying encounter as Mumbai Indians (MI) face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 12 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on March 31. MI is yet to secure a win this season, while KKR comes in with some momentum after a strong performance in their last game. Both teams will be desperate to grab crucial points.
Match Details
- Fixture: MI vs KKR
- Date: March 31, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- On-Field Umpires: Sai Darshan Kumar, Khalid Saiyed
- Third Umpire: Nitin Menon
Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | MI | KKR |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 34 | 34 |
| Wins | 23 | 11 |
| Average Runs per Match | 156.7 | 151 |
| Highest Total | 210 | 232 |
| Lowest Total | 68 | 67 |
Team News
Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI is struggling at the start of IPL 2025, with their bowling attack failing to make an impact. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah has left a massive void, and the likes of Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult haven’t been able to deliver in the powerplay. Batting has also been underwhelming, with senior players failing to step up. MI needs a turnaround to avoid sinking further in the league table.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR secured a solid win in their last match, despite missing Sunil Narine. Quinton de Kock was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 97 against Rajasthan Royals. The Knight Riders will look to continue their momentum and exploit MI’s weaknesses.
Pitch Report – Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens has historically provided an exciting contest between bat and ball. The pitch tends to favor batters early on but offers assistance to spinners as the match progresses. Chasing teams have had an edge at this venue.
Toss Prediction
Given Eden Gardens’ history, teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, capitalizing on the dew factor and the pitch’s tendency to remain true under lights. However, considering the potential for rain interruptions, captains might opt to bat first to avoid the complexities of a rain-affected chase.
Weather Forecast for March 22, 2025
Cloudy morning with light showers, followed by sunshine in the afternoon. High of 29°C, low of 20°C. Possible thunderstorms later.
- Total IPL Matches: 93
- Wins Batting First: 38 (40.86%)
- Wins Batting Second: 55 (59.14%)
- Highest Team Score: 262/2 (Punjab Kings, 2024 vs KKR)
- Lowest Team Score: 49 (RCB, 2017 vs KKR)
- Average Score Batting First: 162.78
- Best Individual Batting Performance: 112* (Rajat Patidar, RCB, 2022 vs LSG)
- Best Bowling Performance: 5/19 (Sunil Narine, KKR, 2012 vs PBKS)
Runs Breakdown at Eden Gardens (IPL Matches)
- Below 150: 27 matches
- 150-169: 21 matches
- 170-189: 29 matches
- 190 & Above: 18 matches
Fantasy & Performance Metrics
| Stat | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Average Score | 167 | 112 |
| Average 4s | 13 | 9 |
| Average 6s | 3 | 2 |
| Average Wickets Lost | 5 | 6 |
| Batting Fantasy Points | 163 | 112 |
| Bowling Fantasy Points | 177 | 144 |
| Pace Fantasy Points | 41 | 48 |
| Spin Fantasy Points | 26 | 36 |
MI vs KKR IPL 2025 Playing XI
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Satyanarayana Raju
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI:
Moeen Ali/Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Robin Minz
Best Performers
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 48 (28), 29 (26) |
| Tilak Varma | 39 (36), 31 (25) |
| Naman Dhir | 18* (11), 17 (12) |
| Hardik Pandya | 11 (17) & 2/29, 6 (7) & 3/32 |
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 97* (61), 4 (5) |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 56 (31), 18 (15) |
| Sunil Narine | 44 (26), 1/27 |
| Moeen Ali | 5 (12) & 2/23, 4 (3) & 2/23 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 2/25, 1/43 |
Dream 11 Fantasy Team – MI vs KKR IPL 2025
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock (KKR), Ryan Rickelton (MI)
Batters: Rohit Sharma (MI), Suryakumar Yadav (MI), Rinku Singh (KKR)
All-rounders: Andre Russell (KKR), Hardik Pandya (MI), Sunil Narine (KKR)
Bowlers: Trent Boult (MI), Deepak Chahar (MI), Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
Session Predictions & Tips
Powerplay (Overs 1-6)
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Expected Runs: 50-60
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Wickets: 1-2
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Conditions: Swing for Boult and Chahar early on; de Kock and Rohit will aim for an aggressive start, but Johnson and Arora could trouble them.
First 10 Overs
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Expected Runs: 90-100
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Insights: Spinners like Santner and Varun Chakaravarthy could slow the scoring, with Narine or Moeen playing a key role.
Death Overs (Overs 16-20)
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Expected Runs: 40-50
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Strategy: Russell and Rinku Singh’s finishing power will be crucial, while Boult and Mujeeb will try to restrict runs.
MI vs KKR IPL 2025 Prediction
Both teams have firepower, but MI’s depth in batting and experience in high-pressure games give them an edge. KKR’s all-rounders and pace attack will be their key weapons. Expect a thrilling contest at Wankhede.
Prediction: MI to win in a high-scoring battle.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win.
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