The stage is set at the iconic Wankhede Stadium as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their first home game of the season. MI are still looking for their first win in IPL 2025, having suffered back-to-back losses against CSK and GT. On the other hand, KKR bounced back with a strong win over Rajasthan Royals and are now looking to carry forward that momentum.
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Occasion: Match 12, TATA IPL 2025
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win the Toss Today?
Based on recent toss stats and analysis:
- KKR have had a poor toss record in recent games – winning only 1 out of their last 11 tosses.
- However, as per trends and predictions for this match, KKR are likely to win the toss.
| Team | Tosses Won (Last 10 Matches) | Toss Win % |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 | 50% |
| KKR | 1 | 10% |
✅ Toss Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders
Head-to-Head Record (MI vs KKR)
| Matches Played | MI Won | KKR Won |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 23 | 11 |
Know More:- MI vs KKR Head to Head
MI have dominated this rivalry historically, especially at Wankhede where they have won 8 out of 9 matches against KKR. However, KKR broke that streak in 2024 with a memorable win.
Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: Flat and batting-friendly. Expect a high-scoring game with good bounce and short boundaries.
- Average First Innings Score: 170+
- Weather: Clear skies, no rain expected. Slight humidity during the evening.
Spinners may struggle here, while fast bowlers can exploit early swing.
Team Form & Performance
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Last 2 Matches: Lost to CSK & GT
- Key Players:
- Suryakumar Yadav – 77 runs in 2 games, brilliant record at Wankhede (Avg: 38.67).
- Tilak Varma – Consistent with scores of 39 & 31
- Hardik Pandya – Took 2 wickets last match, needs to step up with the bat
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Last 2 Matches: Lost to RCB, beat RR
- Key Players:
- Quinton de Kock – Scored unbeaten 97 in last match
- Andre Russell – Dangerous finisher with both bat and ball
- Sunil Narine & Varun Chakravarthy – Key spinners who could challenge MI’s top order
Read Also:- MI vs KKR Dream 11 Prediction
Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Despite MI’s strong record at home, KKR’s recent form and a more balanced playing XI give them a slight edge.
✅ Match Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians Won the toss & Bowl First
Score Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | 1st Innings Score | Match Winner Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| MI Bat First | 195–205 | MI Slight Advantage |
| KKR Bat First | 165–175 | KKR Slight Advantage |
Key Battles to Watch
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Varun Chakravarthy
- Russell vs Boult in Death Overs
- Quinton de Kock’s start vs MI seamers
MI vs KKR Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Satyanarayana Raju
Impact Player: Robin Minz
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Quinton de Kock (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Final Verdict
- Toss Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Match Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Venue Advantage: Mumbai Indians
- Momentum: Kolkata Knight Riders
