MI vs KKR: Mumbai Indians will be hoping to bounce back from their early-season struggles as they take on the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at Wankhede Stadium. MI is looking for their first win of IPL 2025, while KKR comes into the match with confidence after a big win against Rajasthan Royals.
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Match Date: March 31, 2025
MI vs KKR: Team Preview
Mumbai Indians Performance:
MI is struggling this season, starting with a 0-2 record. They are hoping to secure their first win in their opening home match at Wankhede Stadium after a tough loss against Gujarat Titans. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah and captain Hardik Pandya’s recent struggles are adding to their challenges.
🔹 Key Players: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav
Kolkata Knight Riders Performance:
KKR is in better form, coming off an impressive 8-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. They will be boosted by the return of Sunil Narine, and their captain Ajinkya Rahane is familiar with the conditions at Wankhede Stadium.
🔹 Key Players: Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium is expected to provide a balanced pitch for both batters and bowlers, with teams eyeing around 200+ scores. The team winning the toss may opt to bowl first.
✅ Avg. First Innings Score: 188
✅ Potential for 200+ Chases
MI vs KKR: Weather Update
The weather forecast suggests clear skies and no rain interruptions, ensuring a full match.
Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians Possible XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur
🔹 Impact Player: Satyanarayana Raju
Kolkata Knight Riders Possible XI:
Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
🔹 Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Where to Watch from Nepal, USA & India
📺 Fans can watch the live match on:
✅ Kantipur Max HD (Nepal)
✅ Star Sports Network (India)
✅ JioCinema (Digital Streaming)
⏰ Indian Time: 7:30 PM | Nepali Time: 7:45 PM | USA Time: 10:00 AM
Both teams will be eager to return to winning ways. Will KKR continue their momentum, or can MI secure their first win of the season? Stay tuned for an exciting IPL 2025 clash.
