In the 12th IPL match of 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) won their first match against KKR at the Wankhede Stadium
The Mumbai Indians (MI) achieved an eight-wicket win against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 12th IPL match held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 31, 2025. The victory put MI in sixth position of the points table for the season and moved them ahead of KKR, who sank to the lowest spot.
KKR vs MI Match Highlights
At the start of KKR’s innings, Sunil Narine, along with Quinton de Kock, got dismissed in the first over. Ajinkya Rahane tried to steady the batting lineup without success as the knock ended with him scoring 11 runs. KKR lost wickets in intervals throughout their batting innings after Angkrish Raghuvanshi managed to score 26 runs from 16 delivered balls. The new bowler Ashwani Kumar delivered a remarkable performance against KKR’s batting order that led to his 4-wicket performance, along with just 24 runs conceded. The KKR batting lineup collapsed to end their inning at 116 runs after 16.2 overs.
MI’s openers, Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma, started the innings by adding 46 runs together. Rohit Sharma scored 13 runs and left the field, but Rickelton kept marching forward to complete an unbeaten 62 with 41 balls. The fast 27-run performance of Suryakumar Yadav helped Mumbai Indians complete the chase effortlessly. MI successfully reached the 121-run target by scoring 2 wickets in only 12.5 overs.
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Quinton de Kock (WK) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sunil Narine | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (C) | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 26 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Rinku Singh | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Manish Pandey | 19 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Andre Russell | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Ramandeep Singh | 22 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 183.33 |
| Harshit Rana | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Spencer Johnson | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Total Runs: 116 (10 wickets, 16.2 overs)
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Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling
| Bowling | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Spencer Johnson | 2.0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Harshit Rana | 2.0 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Andre Russell | 2.5 | 35 | 2 | 12.35 |
| Sunil Narine | 3.0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
Fall of Wickets: 1/1 (S. Narine, 0.4 ov), 2/2 (Q. de Kock, 1.1 ov), 25/2 (A. Rahane, 3.1 ov), 41/4 (V. Iyer, 5.4 ov), 45/5 (A. Raghuvanshi, 6.6 ov), 74/6 (R. Singh, 10.3 ov), 80/7 (M. Pandey, 10.6 ov), 88/8 (A. Russell, 12.4 ov), 99/9 (H. Rana, 14.3 ov), 116/10 (R. Singh, 16.2 ov)
Mumbai Indians Innings
Mumbai Indians Batting
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Rohit Sharma | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 108.33 |
| Ryan Rickelton (WK) | 62 | 41 | 4 | 5 | 151.22 |
| Will Jacks | 16 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 94.12 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 27 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 300.00 |
Total Runs: 121 (2 wickets, 12.5 overs)
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Mumbai Indians Bowling
| Bowling | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Trent Boult | 4.0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
| Deepak Chahar | 2.0 | 19 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Ashwani Kumar | 3.0 | 24 | 4 | 8.00 |
| Hardik Pandya (C) | 2.0 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Vignesh Puthur | 2.0 | 21 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Mitchell Santner | 3.2 | 17 | 1 | 5.10 |
Fall of Wickets: 46/1 (R. Sharma, 5.2 ov), 91/2 (W. Jacks, 10.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Ashwani Kumar earned the Player of the Match honor by taking four wickets for 24 runs during his first match, which helped KKR to a modest total.
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Notable Moments
During his first match, Ashwani Kumar achieved four wickets with 24 runs on just 23 deliveries to establish MI’s domination. The opening partnership between Ryan Rickelton and his undefeated 62 runs protected both sides and brought necessary momentum to the opening positions. The early dismissals and weak team collaborations resulted in KKR scoring a limited total.
Conclusion
During IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians showcased their bowling and batting power by dominating their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Ashwani Kumar’s inaugural match spell destroyed KKR’s starting lineup, although Ryan Rickelton hit controlled innings to complete the run chase. Through IPL progression, both competing squads will develop their plans while working to establish a powerful season.
