MI vs KKR Match Preview

Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 12th match of the IPL 2025 tomorrow in Mumbai. MI is still looking for their first victory after two consecutive losses and will be eager to change things around at home. However, the challenge will be difficult, as reigning champions KKR defeated them twice last season. Kolkata will enter this game with optimism and a slight advantage, having won their previous match.

MI vs KKR Match Details 

Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 12th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: 31th March 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar 

MI vs KKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	198
Avg 2nd inn score	184
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

MI vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is usually flat and offers plenty of runs. However, the ball moves around under lights, and seamers will benefit from the new ball in the initial few overs.

MI vs KKR Weather Report

Mumbai's weather will be extremely humid and warm, with no rain interruptions.   

MI vs KKR Last Five Matches

MI ( Mumbai Indians )	L L L L W
KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders )	W L W W W

MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	KKR Won	MI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	34	11	23	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

MI vs KKR Probable Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians

• Tilak Varma – Tilak Varma has excelled in the Twenty20 format for the Mumbai Indians and India. He scored 416 runs last season and has scored 31 and 39 in his first two games.
• Trent Boult –  Trent Boult had a disappointing debut for the Mumbai Indians against SRH, but we are going to back him again because of his talent and expect him to bounce back.

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who will be derived in as an Impact Player, is currently attracting attention for his impressive performances and might be a game-changer in the upcoming matches.
• Varun Chakaravarthy –  Varun Chakaravarthy's impressive performance since the Champions Trophy makes him an additional key weapon for KKR.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MI vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya(C), Moeen Ali(VC), Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MI vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav(VC), Tilak Varma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Deepak Chahar

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Hardik Pandya, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Moeen Ali, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

MI vs KKR Probable Winners:

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders have had a fierce rivalry, with MI traditionally holding the upper hand, especially in Wankhede clashes. However, in recent seasons, KKR has reversed the trend, winning four of their last five matches. MI will benefit from play at home, but as IPL history has shown, no team is unbeatable. That said, KKR appears to have the stronger squad at this point, and after winning their previous game, they'll enter this matchup with momentum. Considering the team combination, Kolkata Knight Riders is expected to win this match.