IPL 2025, Match 12: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Preview
Mumbai Indians to play their first home game against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
The iconic venue of Wankhede is set to host its first game of the IPL 2025, which will be played between the Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday, March 31. This will be a battle between the five-time champions and the defending champions at one of the most iconic venues.
The first two matches have not gone well for MI, as they have now suffered two consecutive losses, the latest against the Gujarat Titans at Motera. They will be eager to return to winning ways in this upcoming encounter and overcome the early disappointment in the tournament. Hardik Pandya and his men will be determined to get the team back on track in this crucial match.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on the other hand, will be feeling confident after their victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati. However, they seem to lack the same level of consistency they displayed last season when they lifted their third title. This match will also mark a proper homecoming for skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who has played most of his cricket at this venue.
Match Details
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 12, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Monday, March 31, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (app & website) |
Pitch Report
The Wankhede is known as one of the most iconic stadiums in the country, where big scores are often set. The surface is generally flatter, offering some bounce and carry for the pacers. This venue has traditionally favoured chasing teams, as the wicket does not tend to change much as the game progresses.
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Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 23 |
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 29, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 11, 2024 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar.
Impact Substitute: Will Jacks/ Corbin Bosch.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Impact substitute: Angkrish Raghuvanshi/ Chetan Sakariya.
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