Mumbai Indians (MI) will begin their home campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after losing their first two matches. They will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on March 31 (Monday) at 7:30 PM IST. MI will look to capitalize on home conditions to turn their fortunes around.
However, MI is still concerned about the fitness of their key bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Additionally, their batting lineup has struggled, failing to put up a strong total in Chennai and faltering in a run chase against Gujarat Titans (GT).
Meanwhile, KKR is coming off an 8-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) and is looking to build momentum. There is speculation about whether Sunil Narine will return to the playing XI after missing the previous match.
MI vs KKR Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing 11 (Probables):
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton
- N. Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
- V. Satyanarayana Penmetsa
Impact Substitute: Robin Minz
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing 11 (Probables):
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Moeen Ali
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Spencer Johnson
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
Impact Substitute: Varun Chakaravarthy
MI vs KKR: Head-to-Head Record in IPL
- Total matches played: 34
- Mumbai Indians won: 23
- Kolkata Knight Riders won: 11
- No result/Abandoned: 0
Full Squads of MI and KKR
Mumbai Indians Squad:
Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Corbin Bosch, Vignesh Puthur.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad:
Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya.
MI vs KKR Match Details
Match Date & Time:
- Date: March 31, 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue:
- Stadium: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Live Toss Timing:
- The live toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST on March 31.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1 HD/SD – English Commentary)
- Live Streaming: JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar (App and Website)
Match Analysis & Fantasy Cricket Tips
Key Players to Watch Out For
Mumbai Indians:
- Rohit Sharma – Experienced opener and a strong performer at Wankhede.
- Suryakumar Yadav – Explosive batsman with the ability to change games.
- Hardik Pandya – Captain and all-rounder, crucial with both bat and ball.
- Jasprit Bumrah – MI’s spearhead in the bowling department (subject to fitness).
- Trent Boult – Left-arm pacer who can swing the new ball.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Quinton de Kock – Wicketkeeper-batter, dangerous in the powerplay.
- Andre Russell – Power-hitter and effective death bowler.
- Ajinkya Rahane – Experienced batsman and KKR’s captain.
- Varun Chakaravarthy – Mystery spinner who can trouble MI’s batters.
- Sunil Narine (if available) – All-rounder who adds depth to both batting and bowling.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers:
- Quinton de Kock (KKR)
- Ryan Rickelton (MI)
Batters:
- Rohit Sharma (MI)
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
- Rinku Singh (KKR)
All-rounders:
- Hardik Pandya (MI)
- Andre Russell (KKR) (Captain)
- Moeen Ali (KKR)
Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI) (Vice-Captain) (If Fit)
- Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)
- Trent Boult (MI)
Backup Players: Tilak Varma (MI), Deepak Chahar (MI), Harshit Rana (KKR), Spencer Johnson (KKR)
Match Prediction & Final Thoughts
While MI has struggled in their first two matches, playing at Wankhede Stadium gives them an advantage due to familiar pitch conditions. However, KKR has the momentum after a strong win against Rajasthan Royals.
Winning Chances:
- Mumbai Indians: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (60%)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (40%)
It could be a close contest, but MI might have a slight edge due to their home conditions. If Jasprit Bumrah plays, MI’s bowling attack will be much stronger.