MI vs KKR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Indian Premier League 2025 Match 12?

MI vs KKR Match Details

In the 12th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL), Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the test against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday, March 31, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Mumbai started their campaign with a loss against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

At Chepauk, Mumbai Indians squad failed to show their true class and failed against their arch rivals. On the other hand, KKR bounced back in their last outing by beating Rajasthan Royals. In their first match, the Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR suffered defeat at the hands Royal Challengers Bangalore. So, on Monday, both teams will be looking to clinch all 2 points.

MI vs KKR Head to Head Record

Classic T20 cricket matches have been played between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This matchup has historically been dominated by MI, which has won 23 of their 34 meetings, while KKR has won 11. Nonetheless, current patterns suggest that the tide is turning. Over the last 12 months, KKR has been dominant, winning 11 of 15 games and dropping just three. Conversely, MI has had difficulties, winning only 4 of their 14 games and losing 10.

MI vs KKR Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

During the 12th IPL 2025 match between MI and KKR, the weather at Wankhede Stadium looks perfect for cricket. It is predicted to be clear with a warm, muggy temperature of about 34°C. As the day progresses, the air will be much cooler. It is not anticipated that rain will stop the game.

Batting-friendly is the term that can be used to describe this pitch throughout the game. Both innings will see the batters getting help from the track. The ground's dimensions are modest, and the pitch is entirely flat, with lots of runs and little help for bowlers. The average score for teams that bat first is 185 runs, based on the pitch's overall statistics. So expect tons of runs when these two sides meet on Monday evening.

Average 1st innings score in Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders

The Wankhede Stadium is historically famous for its easy batting conditions. This leads to matches with mammoth scores. The average score for the first innings is approximately 170.

Chasing Record

Looking at the IPL statistics, Wankhede Stadium has hosted 118 IPL games. Of those, the team that fielded first won 64 matches, contributing almost 54%, while the team that batted first won 53. This clearly showed that chasing teams gets benefit. As the match progresses, the batting becomes easier with steady bounce in the pitch

MI vs KKR Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Probable XI

Mumbai Indians Playing 11

R. Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Mitchell Santner, Vignesh Puthur, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11

Quinton de Kock (wk), Moeen Ali, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andrea Russell, Harshith Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Spencer Johnson.

MI vs KKR last 5 matches

Mumbai Indians- L, L, L, W, L

Kolkata Knight Riders- W, L, W, W, NR

MI vs KKR Toss Prediction: MI to win the toss and choose to bowl first

Hardik Pandya, the MI captain, may choose to bowl first in this match if he wins the toss. The Mumbai squad, which has a strong batting lineup, will try to chase down the target set by KKR in front of their home crowd at Wankhede.

MI vs KKR Score Prediction

MI vs KKR Match Prediction: Players to perform prediction

Mumbai Indians

In their most recent match against CSK, the Mumbai Indians' all-star batting lineup did not perform well. Tilak Verma was the only player who helped the Mumbai team score a respectable 155 against the Chennai team with his heroic 31-run innings. Against the Gujarat Titans, Tilak is predicted to steal the show once more after demonstrating that he is in fine form right now.

In their IPL 2025 opener against CSK in Chepauk, the Mumbai Indians lost. Nevertheless, a new talent named Vignesh Puthur emerged during the match. With his impressive performance, the 24-year-old Kerala left-arm wrist spinner made a memorable IPL debut. During the match against CSK, Puthur claimed three wickets and used his spinning skills to dismiss Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, and Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, despite performing so well, he was dropped from the squad in the match against GT.

Kolkata Knight Riders

The performance of Quinton de Kock has been notably impressive in recent matches, evidenced by his score of 97 runs without being dismissed. The Proteas contributed significantly to KKR's victory in a match played on a complex and difficult surface, such as the one in Guwahati. It is worth noting that de Kock possesses a familiarity with the playing conditions in Mumbai, having been a part of the MI team for a span of two years. As such, KKR anticipates that he will replicate his success from the previous match.

Moeen Ali's contribution as an all-rounder for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is noteworthy, particularly in the bowling department. In his four overs against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), he managed to take two wickets while conceding 27 runs, thereby taking the air out of the RR batting lineup. His strategic bowling performance significantly enhances KKR's bowling performance, and against MI's formidable batting lineup, he can be the trump card.

MI vs KKR IPL Prediction - Best Batsmen Prediction

Who will score the most runs for MI in the match: Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav

Who will score the most runs for KKR in the match: Quinton de Kock & Ajinkya Rahane

MI vs KKR IPL Prediction - Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for MI in the match: Hardik Pandya & Trent Boult

Who will pick the most wickets for KKR in the match: Varun Chakaravarthy & Spencer Johnson