MI vs KKR Match Preview IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heating up, and Match 12 will see the Mumbai Indians (MI) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians struggling at the bottom of the points table, will be eager to secure their first win. Meanwhile, KKR, the defending champions, come into this match with winning momentum and will look to continue their dominance.
MI vs KKR Match Preview- IPL 2025, Match 12
Mumbai Indians (MI) Preview
Mumbai Indians have endured a poor start to their IPL 2025 campaign, losing both their opening matches. Their latest defeat came against Gujarat Titans, where they failed to chase 197, finishing at 160-6.
The batting unit, which has traditionally been MI’s strength, is yet to fire. Rohit Sharma is struggling for form, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have shown promise but have not delivered a match-winning knock. Hardik Pandya also failed to accelerate in the death overs against Gujarat, something he will need to address in this crucial fixture.
On the bowling front, MI have been slightly more settled. Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult will be key with the new ball, while Mitchell Santner and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will control the middle overs.
The team might consider swapping Satyanarayana Raju, who had an impressive debut (3-32), for left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur depending on the conditions.
Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman/Will Jacks
- Satyanarayana Raju/Vignesh Puthur
Impact Player: Robin Minz
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Preview
After a shaky start against RCB, KKR bounced back strongly with a dominant eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. On a slow Guwahati pitch, they restricted Rajasthan to 151-9 and chased it down in just 17.3 overs, thanks to Quinton de Kock’s superb unbeaten 97 off 61 balls.
De Kock’s return to form is a big positive for KKR. The South African wicketkeeper-batter knows the conditions at Wankhede well and averages 34 at this venue. Ajinkya Rahane, with vast experience at this ground, will be another key player.
KKR’s middle order is strong, featuring Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi, expected to come in as an Impact Player, has already impressed with his performances.
Sunil Narine, who missed the last game due to illness, is back and will be crucial with both bat and ball. Varun Chakaravarthy, in good form since the Champions Trophy, remains a key weapon in the spin attack.
In the pace department, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, and Harshit Rana might not be the biggest names in IPL history, but they have shown their ability to deliver in pressure situations.
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Spencer Johnson
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
MI vs KKR : Key Player Battles to Watch – IPL 2025 Match 12
Rohit Sharma vs Harshit Rana
The former MI captain Rohit Sharma will be up against fast bowler Harshit Rana with the new ball in the first six overs of the MI vs KKR clash. The battle promises to be a mouth-watering one with Rohit looking to get some runs under his belt in the IPL.
Harshit, on the other hand, has had a memorable international debut in all three formats of the game and will hope to continue his good form in the ongoing season of the IPL while playing for KKR in the MI vs KKR match.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Varun Chakaravarthy
The Indian T20 captain, Suryakumar, has been short of runs since being named the full-time captain of the team in T20 cricket. Surya was stumped in the first match against CSK and has been dismissed without any significant contribution in the recent past.
Varun Chakravarthy, who has had a second life of sorts as a player in international cricket, was an integral part of KKR in the team’s title-winning campaign and has started the 2025 season on a decent note. and will look to carry forward his form in the Mumbai vs Kolkata match.
Sunil Narine vs Trent Boult
Sunil Narine, who has added method to his madness with the bat, will return to feature in the Mumbai vs Kolkata game and would like to play his natural game against Trent Boult, who is known for taking wickets in the first over.
Andre Russell vs Vignesh Puthur
Andre Russell failed to make an impact in the season opener against RCB and will be itching to flex his muscles in the Mumbai vs Kolkata game. Russell will potentially face Vignesh Puthur, who impressed everyone on his IPL debut against CSK.
Also Read – MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Record & Riverly History IPL 2025
MI vs KKR Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is known for being a batting paradise, with high-scoring matches being the norm. However, seamers get movement under lights, especially in the first few overs with the new ball. Once batters settle in, stroke-making becomes easier, and we can expect plenty of boundaries.
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Average 1st Innings Score: 170
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Highest IPL Score at Venue: 235/1 (RCB vs MI, 2015)
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Best Strategy: Teams batting first have a slight edge, with four of seven matches last season won by the first-innings side.
Toss Prediction: Win toss, bat first – Setting a target of 200+ will be key, considering past results at this venue.
Weather Report – Mumbai
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Temperature: Around 30°C to 33°C
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Humidity: High (Over 70% – can test the players)
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Wind Speed: 10-15 km/h
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Rain Chances: 0% – A completely clear evening is expected, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
Winning Prediction – Who Will Win MI vs KKR?
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have had an intense rivalry. Traditionally, MI has dominated this fixture at Wankhede, but KKR has won 4 of the last 5 encounters between these two teams.
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MI’s Strengths: Home advantage, experienced top order, deep batting lineup.
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KKR’s Strengths: Momentum after last win, in-form Quinton de Kock, strong all-rounders.
Given KKR’s recent form and Mumbai’s struggles in early matches, KKR seems to have the edge. If their key players deliver, they can continue their dominance over MI.
Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to Win
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