The IPL 2025 season continues with an electrifying clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Here's everything you need to know about this high-octane encounter.
Match Details
- Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Teams: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Squads
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis
- All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Suyash Sharma
Pitch and Weather Conditions
- Pitch: The Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface with good bounce, offering some assistance to pacers early on
- Weather: Warm evening (around 28°C) with moderate humidity, dew likely to play a factor in the second innings
Head-to-Head Record
- MI vs KKR: MI leads 23-10 in overall encounters
- At Wankhede: MI has won 7 of the last 10 matches here
Key Battles to Watch
- Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc: The Hitman's elegance against Starc's fiery pace
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Sunil Narine: SKY's 360° batting vs Narine's mystery spin
- Jasprit Bumrah vs Andre Russell: Bumrah's pinpoint yorkers against Russell's brute power
Predicted Playing XI
- MI: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff
- KKR: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora
Live Scorecard
Live updates will be provided here during the match:
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | - | - | - | - | - |
Match Preview
This night game at Wankhede promises to be a run-fest with both teams boasting explosive batting lineups. The toss could prove crucial as dew might make chasing easier. MI's strong home record gives them an edge, but KKR's power-packed middle-order (Russell-Rinku) makes them dangerous opponents.
Don't miss this thrilling encounter! Follow IPL Live Cricket Score Online for real-time updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and match highlights. Will MI continue their home dominance or will KKR emerge victorious? 🌃
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