Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (MI vs KKR) has been scheduled for the 12th match of the IPL 2025, which Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host on Monday evening (March 31).

Both MI and KKR will play their third match of the IPL 2025, while MI will play their first home match this season. Mumbai Indians lost both their first two matches of the tournament as Chennai Super Kings beat them by four wickets and Gujarat Titans defeated them by 36 runs. The five-time IPL champions MI badly need one win, and their first home match of the season is going to be very crucial. 

Meanwhile, the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders started the IPL 2025 with a seven-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home but won against the hosts Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati by eight wickets. Three-time IPL champions KKR have to prove many things, which can be learnt with their consistent success. 

IPL 2025: MI vs KKR: Match 12 Weather and Pitch Report IPL 2025

IPL 2025, Match 12: MI vs KKR - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 12

Match: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (MI vs KKR)

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match Date (Day): March 31, 2025 (Monday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

IPL 2025, Match 12: MI vs KKR - Venue Stats

It will be the first game at Wankhede Stadium in the IPL 2025. Last IPL season, this venue experienced four 200+ totals. In the IPL 2024, this venue saw three successful chases and four successful defending results.

• Last February, this venue hosted the India vs England T20I match, where India scored 247/9, thanks to Abhishek Sharma's 135 off 54 balls, and the hosts won by 150 runs.  

IPL 2025, Match 12: MI vs KKR - Head-to-Head

• After winning seven successive home matches at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians' home winning streak against KKR at this venue ended in their last meeting when KKR won by 24 runs. 
• In their last six meetings, KKR won five times and MI won once. 

The 11th match of the IPL 2025 has been scheduled for Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (RR vs CSK), which Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati) will host on Sunday evening (March 30). Both teams will play their third game of the season.

Inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals suffered two big defeats in the IPL 2025. After conceding the second-most IPL runs, 286/6 against the hosts SunRisers Hyderabad, Royals fought hard but suffered a 44-run defeat after their highest IPL total. Later, the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed them by eight wickets with 15 balls remaining.

The five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings started the new season with a four-wicket win against Mumbai Indians, which was a low-scoring affair. In their second game, CSK suffered their record-margin home defeat by 50 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

The upcoming RR vs CSK match is very crucial for both teams. Another defeat will be too much for the Royals, who are struggling to set up a good fighting team to challenge others. Surely, they can't afford more early losses of the season. 

On the other hand, CSK fans are still waiting to see the old familiar dominant performances from the team, which are missing at present. Although CSK have recorded one win and one loss in their early period of the IPL 2025, they are far from confident attitudes.  

See Also: RR vs CSK Playing 11: IPL 2025 Match 11

IPL 2025, Match 11: RR vs CSK - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 11

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (RR vs CSK)

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Match Date (Day): March 30, 2025 (Sunday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

IPL 2025, Match 11: RR vs CSK - Venue Stats

Since November 2023, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati) has experienced three consecutive successful chases. Since 2022, this T20 venue has experienced four 200+ totals and three more 190+ totals.

IPL 2025, Match 11: RR vs CSK - Head-to-Head

• After the Rajasthan Royals recorded four successive wins against Chennai Super Kings, CSK broke the streak in their last meeting, where CSK won by five wickets. 

The Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad (DC vs SRH) match has been scheduled for the 10th game of the IPL 2025. Visakhapatnam's Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium will host this fixture on Sunday afternoon (March 30).

It will be the second game for Delhi Capitals, who claimed a dramatic one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their season opener. On the other hand, SRH have played two games, where they beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs after scoring 286/6 and then lost against Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets. 

SRH have a long dangerous batting line-up while their bowling unit has to prove itself after tough home outings this season. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have strong balanced side as some experts feel that DC should improve their IPL records this season.

IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 10

Match: Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad (DC vs SRH)

Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Match Date (Day): March 30, 2025 (Sunday)

Official Toss Time: 15:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 15:30 local time

See Also: DC vs SRH Playing 11: IPL 2025 Match 10

IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH - Venue Stats

Since 2024, the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam has hosted three IPL matches, where the first batting team won twice, and Delhi Capitals won the last game by one wicket, which was also their first game of the season. 

• Three out of the last four IPL innings at this venue experienced 200+ totals, including KKR's 272/7 in April 2024. 

IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH - Head-to-Head

• After Delhi Capitals recorded five successive wins against SunRisers Hyderabad (including one Super Over win), SRH won their last two meetings. 

The Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (CSK vs RCB) match has been scheduled for the eighth game of the IPL 2025. MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai) is ready to host this fixture on Friday evening (March 28).

CSK and RCB are both ready to play the second game of the IPL 2025 after both sides won their respective first match of the season. In the first match of the IPL 2025, RCB beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at their home with their dominant performance.

Meanwhile, it was the battle between the five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai during the third match of the IPL 2025, where CSK bowlers mostly controlled MI batters, and MI bowlers fought hard, but CSK claimed a four-wicket win with five balls remaining.   

As both CSK and RCB have started in positive ways, they will try their best to maintain their early solid start. Both teams have experienced names who can guide the entire team and practically teach the importance of a strong start in an IPL season. 

CSK were not consistent enough at home in the IPL 2024, where they played as the defending champions and just failed to reach the Playoffs, and RCB are looking for their first win against CSK in Chennai since 2010.

IPL 2025, Match 8: CSK vs RCB - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 8

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (CSK vs RCB)

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

Match Date (Day): March 28, 2025 (Friday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

See Also: IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB – Chepauk stadium stats and status preview

IPL 2025, Match 8: CSK vs RCB - Venue Stats

The MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai) generally produces a spin-friendly wicket. In recent times, it hasn't brought many high-scoring IPL matches, while the first batting team majorly struggled the most.

• Since 2024, this venue has hosted 10 night T20 matches, where the first batting teams won only three times, and the chasing teams won seven other games. 

IPL 2025, Match 8: CSK vs RCB - Head-to-Head

• RCB won their only match against CSK in Chennai back in 2008. Since 2010, CSK have recorded straight eight wins against RCB in Chennai. However, RCB have won four other matches in Chennai where CSK weren't their opponent, once in 2011 and thrice in 2021. 
• The last four CSK vs RCB matches recorded two wins for both teams.

SunRisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (SRH vs LSG) has been scheduled for the seventh game of the IPL 2025, which Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Uppal, Hyderabad) will host on Thursday evening (March 27). Both teams will play their second match of the season. 

The IPL 2024 runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad started the IPL 2025 with a solid 44-run win against Rajasthan Royals. After SRH scored 286/6 in 20 overs, the second highest IPL total, thanks to powerful batting performances, including the centurion Ishan Kishan, RR replied with 242/6. SRH have shown their dominance with the bat in their season opener, and cricket experts believe that we will see it again and again. SRH bowling can be another good option to watch if we get a good bowling pitch. 

Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants suffered a shocking one-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals despite dominating the game for most time. In the second half of the match, LSG seemed to take the situation lightly and tried with some adventure despite having the best options, which affected their ultimate result.

While SRH will surely like to continue their dominant batting performance, LSG need to be cautious on their decisions for the upcoming matches. As SRH bowlers want to produce their true powers, LSG's injured Indian pace-bowling line-up is a main headache for them. 

See Also: SRH vs LSG IPL 2025: 3 key players to watch

IPL 2025, Match 7: SRH vs LSG - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 7

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (RR vs KKR)

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Match Date (Day): March 27, 2025 (Thursday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

IPL 2025, Match 7: SRH vs LSG - Venue Stats

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Uppal, Hyderabad) now produces high-scoring matches, which go really well with the home team's character SunRisers Hyderabad. Since IPL 2024, this venue has experienced four 240+ totals and a total of nine 200 or more runs out of 14 innings. In its first game of the IPL 2025, where SRH scored the second-highest IPL total of 286/6 in 20 overs, RR recorded their highest total (242/6), even losing by 44 runs. 

• This venue has now experienced 30 successful chases of 200+ targets in IPL history. 

IPL 2025, Match 7: SRH vs LSG - Head-to-Head

The Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (RR vs KKR) match has been scheduled for the sixth game of the IPL 2025, which Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati) will host on Wednesday evening (March 26). 

It will be the second match for both the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and the inaugural champions, Rajasthan Royals. The three-time IPL champions KKR suffered a seven-wicket defeat against the three-time IPL runners-up Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first game of the IPL 2025. Apart from the first half of the first innings, KKR had no good moments in their IPL 2025 opener, as they lost by seven wickets with 22 balls remaining.

On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals had a hard outing against the dangerous batting team SunRisers Hyderabad, as the SRH recorded the second-highest IPL total in the second game of the IPL 2025. Although the Royals fought hard by scoring their record total, they still lost the game by 44 runs.  

This is a desperate starting time for both teams, as an early win matters in an IPL season. Moreover, both teams suffered big defeats in their respective first games of the tournament. Without securing early wins, the struggling team will face huge pressure from the early period, which can affect the team throughout the season. 

See Also: IPL 2025: RR vs KKR – Weather & Pitch report

IPL 2025, Match 6: RR vs KKR - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 6

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (RR vs KKR)

Venue:  Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Match Date (Day): March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

IPL 2025, Match 6: RR vs KKR - Venue Stats

Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati hosted four IPL matches, twice in 2023 and twice in 2024, including one no result. While both 2023 matches experienced successful defending of 190+ totals, the only completed 2024 match experienced a comfortable 145-run chase. 

• It hasn’t experienced any 200 or more runs total in six IPL innings. The highest total at this venue is 199/4 by Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals in 2023. 

IPL 2025, Match 6: RR vs KKR - Head-to-Head

The Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (GT vs PBKS) match will be played in the fifth fixture of the IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening (March 25). It will be the first match for both teams in the IPL 2025. 

IPL 2022 champions and IPL 2023 runners-up Gujarat Titans, finished the IPL 2024 in the eighth place under the new captain Shubman Gill. The Titans were inconsistent in the last IPL season as they never recorded two back-to-back wins, while their last two fixtures washout ended their final hope to qualify for the playoffs. 

The IPL 2014 runners-up Punjab Kings haven’t qualified for the Playoffs for the last ten seasons. In the 2024 season, they finished in the ninth position. PBKS were also inconsistent as they recorded only five victories. In the middle of the 2024 season, the Kings suffered some close defeats as the successful nervy finishing could change their points table status massively. 

See Also: IPL 2025: LSG Pacer Mayank Yadav’s Recovery Delayed by New Injury

IPL 2025, Match 5: GT vs PBKS - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 5

Match: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (GT vs PBKS)

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Match Date (Day): March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

IPL 2025, Match 5: GT vs PBKS - Venue Stats

Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) has strong chasing records in recent T20 matches. In the IPL 2024, the venue hosted eight games (excluding one abandoned match), where the first batting team won only twice, and the second batting team recorded six victories. 

• In the IPL 2024, we experienced two successful chasings of 200 or more runs target out of three 200+ chasings at this venue.

• While this venue has experienced 18 complete IPL matches, it has a record of three successful 200+ target chasings out of eight such challenges. 

IPL 2025, Match 5: GT vs PBKS - Head-to-Head

In the fourth game of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (DC vs LSG) has been scheduled. Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam will host this fixture on Monday evening (March 24).

Both teams will start their journey in the IPL 2025 with this fixture. Both teams have new captains for the IPL 2025, as Axar Patel will lead the Delhi Capitals, and the former DC captain Rishabh Pant, the most expensive buy in the IPL auction history, will play the captaincy role for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. 

The IPL 2020 runners-up Delhi Capitals failed to reach the Playoffs for the last three IPL seasons. After finishing in the fifth and ninth places in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, respectively, the Capitals finished in sixth place in the 2024 season.

Meanwhile, one of the newest IPL teams, Lucknow Super Giants, reached the Playoffs in their first two IPL seasons (2022 and 2023) but finished in seventh place in the last season (2024). Super Giants played Eliminators in their first two IPL seasons, from where they were eliminated in both those tournaments. 

In the IPL 2024 season, both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants had the same 14 points, similar to the fourth-placed team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but both had very low net run rates, which resulted in their elimination from the league stage. 

IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 4

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (DC vs LSG)

Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Match Date (Day): March 24, 2025 (Monday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

See Also: DC VS LSG: Weather and Pitch report

IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG - Venue Stats

After the IPL 2019, the 2024 edition was the first time when the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam hosted an IPL match. In the IPL 2024, it hosted two matches, where both matches experienced successful defending results. 

• In the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 match, this venue experienced DC's first innings total of 191/5, and CSK replied with 171/6.
• In the Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2024 match, KKR scored 272/7, the second-highest total in IPL history at that time, and DC were all out for 166 runs. 

IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG - Head-to-Head

The highly anticipated 4th Test Boxing Day match between Australia and India kicks off on December 26 at the MCG, with over 2.5 lakh spectators expected to attend across the five-day series decider. On Day 1, around 70,000 to 80,000 fans are expected to fill the stands for this thrilling clash. As the year ends, this Boxing Day Test promises to be one of the most exciting and talked-about cricket encounters of 2024.

Australia’s Perspective

The hosts, Australia, enter the fourth Test brimming with confidence. After their victory in Adelaide and a dominant performance in Brisbane, they have looked formidable. Travis Head’s counterattacking innings, Alex Carey’s late cameos, Pat Cummins’ aggressive leadership, and Mitchell Starc’s fiery spells have all contributed significantly to the team’s success.

Despite Josh Hazlewood’s injury, his replacement, Scott Boland, has been outstanding and capable of delivering exceptional performances. Steven Smith’s century in the previous match has revived his confidence, while Marnus Labuschagne is due for a big innings, having showcased flashes of brilliance earlier during the Day-Night Test in Adelaide. However, concerns remain over the poor form of Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Marsh, and Nathan Lyon, who are yet to make a significant impact in this series.

India’s Perspective

In this series, KL Rahul and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been the only standout performers in India's batting lineup, while Ravindra Jadeja has made significant contributions, especially in the last match and during recent away series. However, batting consistency remains a concern, with the team struggling to post big scores in tough conditions.

Key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant need to step up, while youngsters such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal must take on greater responsibility. Additionally, in the bowling department, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, significant support is needed from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.

Probable Playing XI

Australia: Sam Konstas (debut), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon

India: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj / Prasidh Krishna

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Pitch Report

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) features a drop-in wicket, a common practice in Australia to maintain the pitch's quality amidst various events held at the venue. According to the curator, the pitch typically has a grass cover of about 6mm, contributing to its characteristic bounce. Historically, the MCG has been known for its lively pitches, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. In recent years, curators have strived to balance the pitch to ensure an even contest between bat and ball, making it an ideal setting for Test cricket.

Head-to-Head Record at the MCG

India and Australia have faced each other 14 times at the MCG, with the following outcomes:

• Australia Wins: 7

• India Wins: 4

• Draws: 3

India's victories at the MCG include:

• December 30, 1977: India won by 222 runs.

• February 7, 1981: India won by 59 runs.

• December 26, 2018: India won by 137 runs.

• December 26, 2020: India won by 8 wickets.

AUS vs IND 4th Test BGT 24-25 Prediction

The first day of the upcoming Test is expected to play a decisive role. The forecast indicates a hot day with temperatures reaching around 40°C, followed by cooler conditions and potential rain later in the match. The pitch on Day 1 is anticipated to be fresh and batting-friendly, although the first hour might pose challenges due to some residual moisture.

The team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first, aiming to post a big total and apply pressure on the opposition. Given the unpredictable weather and the nature of the MCG pitch, adapting to the conditions and making the most of the fresh pitch on Day 1 will be crucial. A strong start could give the batting team a significant advantage, setting the tone for the match.

The toss will be pivotal, as it could determine the direction of the game. If India wins the toss, they are expected to bat first, score heavily, and put pressure on Australia, ultimately increasing their chances of winning both the match and the series.

West Indies were getting into a good position in the first game before rain halted their progress. Their batting has looked good but their bowling could be a bit better with Sri Lanka making easy work of the West Indies bowlers.

SL vs WI Match Details

Date: October 20th, 2024

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

SL vs WI Weather Report

The weather is on the cooler side and there could be dew later on. 

SL vs WI Pitch Report

The pitches against India were full of turn and that will be the case once again for the ODIs here. Batting first, making a score in the 240s range and choking sides with spinners will be the primary strategy.

SL vs WI Predicted Playing XI

WI Playing XI

Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell, Hayden Walsh, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd

SL Playing XI

Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

SL vs WI Key Players

Shai Hope

Shai Hope has gone from an anchor type player to one who is more on the aggressive side. He was a key part of the Test and ODI unit and now with his expanded game he will be looking to show versatility in Sri Lanka, where he will have to hold the innings together.

Kamindu Mendis

Kamindu Mendis is the hottest superstar in Sri Lankan Cricket at the moment. He is hitting the ball really well in the middle and consistency has become synonymous to him.

SL vs WI Match Tips

West Indies are strong but a spin track could keep Sri Lanka more interested.

Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Will Win The Match