MI Vs KKR Match Prediction The 12th match of IPL 2025 promises to be a tough encounter when Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 31, 2025. Let’s take a look at the statistics to give you an idea of who could emerge victorious in today’s IPL encounter.
Team composition and key players to watch out for
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Key players:
Hardik Pandya (captain): Coming back after the ban, he scored 11 runs and took 2 wickets against GT. His leadership and finishing skills will be crucial.
Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar’s explosive batting is MI’s biggest strength, scoring 42 runs off 28 balls against CSK.
Trent Boult: Took 2 for 28 against CSK and remains a threat in the powerplay despite Bumrah’s absence.
Tilak Verma: Consistent middle-order batsman, scored 31 against Chennai Super Kings, will be someone to watch out for.
Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Will Jacks, Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, S Raju.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Key Players:
Sunil Narine: Scored 44 off 26 balls against RCB and proved to be a dual threat with bat and ball.
Quinton de Kock: The form of the top wicket-keeper batsman will set the tone for KKR.
Andre Russell: Not fully in form yet this season, but his explosive batting can turn the game around.
Varun Chakravarthy: Took 2 wickets against RR and was able to make use of the spin-friendly stage of the Wankhede.
Probable XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.
Head to Head Record: MI vs KKR
Mumbai Indians have dominated this rivalry and have won 23 out of 34 matches against KKR. Their record at the Wankhede Stadium is even more impressive, where they have won 8 out of 9 matches. However, in recent years KKR have won 4 out of the last 5 encounters, including a memorable win at Wankhede in IPL 2024, their first win in 12 years.
Total Matches: 34
Mumbai Won: 23
KKR Won: 11
Highest Score: KKR – 232/2 (2019), MI – 210/6 (2018)
Lowest Score: KKR – 67 (2008), MI – 87 (2018)
What is the MI vs KKR Match 12 Date – Time and Venue?
KKR vs MI March 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Teams: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians have lost their opening two matches against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) and are yet to find their rhythm this season. On the other hand, KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, recovered from their opening loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to register a strong win over Rajasthan Royals (RR). With both teams having star players, this match at Wankhede will test their strength.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface, characterised by short boundaries and consistent bounce. It has favoured high-scoring games, with the average first innings score in the last two IPL seasons being 195. The introduction of the Impact Player rule has further increased the run count, and teams often cross the 200-run mark. The pacers might get some help initially with the new ball, but in the middle overs when the pitch slows down, spinners can play a vital role.
Average first innings score: 195 (IPL 2023-24)
Advantage of the toss: Teams batting second at Wankhede have won 64 of the 118 matches.
Key stats: Around 33% of the runs here come from sixes.
Weather forecast: Mumbai, March 31, 2025
The temperature will be around 30-32°C when the game starts and the humidity level will be close to 70%. There is no chance of rain, ensuring a full 40-over contest.
Toss Prediction
Given the Wankhede Stadium’s tendency to chase targets (64 wins for teams batting later), the team winning the toss is more likely to opt to bowl first. Mumbai’s Hardik Pandya with his tactical skills and knowledge of home conditions could beat KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane in the toss battle. Prediction: Mumbai Indians will win the toss and opt to field.
MI vs KKR Match Prediction: Who will win today?
This contest will be between Mumbai Indians’ historic dominance at the Wankhede vs KKR, who are making a recent comeback in the competition. Mumbai’s disappointment of winning, along with strong batting lineup of Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma, gives them a slight edge. KKR’s aggressive top order and spin duo of Narine and Chakravarthy will keep them in the contest, but on a flat pitch, their bowling depth might struggle against the aggressive batting of Mumbai Indians.
Small League (SL) Pick: Hardik Pandya (MI) – His all-round contribution makes him a safe choice for captaincy.
Grand League (GL) Odds: Will Jacks (MI) – Low-owned pick with explosive potential.
Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians will take advantage of home ground and batting depth to win a close encounter.
Here is the balanced Dream11 team for MI vs KKR Match 12
