MI vs KKR LIVE Score, IPL 2025: It’s the Bollywood derby of the Indian Premier League. At the Wankhede Stadium, India’s Hindi movie industry will be divided into two sections. One will support the Mumbai Indians as it is their home team. The other section will support Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders. So far, both teams haven’t had the best of starts. Mumbai are still searching for their first win while Kolkata have won one and lost one.
Match Details
- Teams: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Match Number: 12, IPL 2025
- Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Weather: Expect hot and humid conditions, with temperatures hovering between 28-30°C. The possibility of dew in the second innings could benefit the side chasing.
MI vs KKR LIVE Score
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is traditionally a batsman’s haven, praised for its even surface and consistent bounce conducive to stroke play. Early on, fast bowlers might find some purchase with the new ball, but the pitch usually evens out, leading to high-scoring contests. The average first-innings score here during IPL 2024 was around 170-180. Teams chasing tend to have the upper hand, winning 64 out of 118 matches versus 54 wins for teams batting first. The small boundaries and the anticipated dew make it likely that captains winning the toss will opt to field first tonight.
MI vs KKR Preview
- MI are under considerable pressure after losing their opening two matches against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT). They find themselves ninth on the table with a poor net run rate of -1.163. Despite flickers of brilliance from Tilak Varma, who has amassed 70 runs across two games, and captain Rohit Sharma, the batting unit has not collectively fired. The fitness of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is a lingering concern, yet no changes are anticipated unless injury dictates otherwise. Securing a victory at home is pivotal for MI to avoid a 0-3 record, potentially jeopardizing their playoff ambitions early.
- KKR enters this fixture buoyed by an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR). Skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s side flaunts both depth and flair with Quinton de Kock’s commanding 97-run knock and a spin assault led by Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali that throttled RR’s batting line-up. Sunil Narine, who missed out in the last match due to illness, might rejoin an already formidable lineup. Featuring Andre Russell’s explosive batting and a well-rounded bowling attack, KKR aims to exploit MI’s current weaknesses and extend their winning streak.
MI vs KKR Head-to-Head
Historically, MI have dominated this head-to-head rivalry with 23 wins to KKR’s 11 in 34 IPL encounters. At the Wankhede, MI have won 9 out off 11 matches to KKR’s only 2. However, KKR’s current momentum and MI’s initial missteps suggest a closely contested battle tonight.
| MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 | 34 |
| Matches Won | 23 | 11 |
| Matches Lost | 11 | 23 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Win Percentage | 67.65% | 32.35% |
Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians
Hardik Pandya’s all-round capabilities, and Trent Boult’s initial breakthroughs will be crucial. Tilak Varma’s batting form is a potential game-changer. However, Mumbai will be worried about Rohit Sharma’s form.
Rohit Sharma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur
Impact Player Options: Akash Madhwal, Satyanarayana Raju
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunil Narine’s return might control the powerplay, while Andre Russell’s explosive end-game batting and Varun Chakravarthy’s spin could be pivotal. Quinton de Kock’s current touch adds stability up the order.
Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player Options: Moeen Ali, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
MI vs KKR Live Streaming
Cricket fans can witness every moment of MI vs KKR live:
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and regional channels)
- Online Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
For international audiences, check local broadcasters such as Sky Sports (UK), Fox Sports (Australia), or Willow TV (USA) for regional coverage.
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