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Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the twelfth match of IPL 2025 on March 31, 2025, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This match marks a crucial point for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the tournament.
After two consecutive losses, MI is desperate for a win. They lost their opening match against Chennai Super Kings in a close finish and were then defeated by Gujarat Titans (GT) by 36 runs, leaving them at the bottom of the points table with a negative net run rate (NRR) of -1.163. The team will be looking to leverage their home advantage and get back on track with key players like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav needing to step up.
KKR started their campaign with a loss but bounced back with a strong performance against Rajasthan Royals, showcasing their batting depth and bowling strength. Currently sitting in seventh place with two points and an NRR of -0.308, KKR will aim to build on their recent success. The absence of former captain Shreyas Iyer might affect team dynamics, but players like Andre Russell and Quinton de Kock are expected to lead from the front.
MI vs KKR Head-to-Head record
- Matches played: 34 | KKR won: 11 | MI won: 23 | No result: 0
Match details: MI vs KKR, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: March 31, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is traditionally batting-friendly, offering a flat surface with good bounce and carry, which allows batters to play their shots freely. Short boundaries further enhance scoring opportunities, often resulting in high totals. However, early moisture due to its proximity to the Arabian Sea can provide assistance to swing bowlers during the powerplay. As the game progresses, spinners may find some turn, adding a strategic challenge for batters. Evening matches often see dew impacting the second innings, making chasing easier for teams.
MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Hardik Pandya
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Varun Chakravarthy
MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Tilak Varma (c), Sunil Narine (vc)
- Choice 2: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Varun Chakravarthy (vc)
Also READ: IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya explains MI’s loss to GT amid Rohit Sharma’s flop show
MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Mayank Markhande, Rovman Powell, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks
MI vs KKR Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 31, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Bevon Jacobs, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Lizaad Williams, Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Satyanarayana Raju, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markhande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.
