IPL 2025 MI vs KKR: Mumbai pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats

Mumbai Indians (MI) has invited Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)  to bat first after winning the toss at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, for match number 12 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Impact Substitutes for Both Teams 

Mumbai Indians Impact Subs: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju

 

Kolkata Knight Riders Impact Subs: SAnrich Nortje, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Luvnith Sisodia

 

Playing XI of Both Teams 

Mumbai Indians (Playing 11): Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur

 

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing 11): Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

 

Here's What Both Captains Said at the Toss 

Hardik Pandya, MI captain: We gonna bowl first, looks like a good track. Knowing Wankhede, dew may or may not come. There might be some early swing, it plays well so we thought chasing is a good option. We want to get into good rhythm and kickstart. Overall, we want to play better cricket, we need to stay calm. Will comes back and we have a debutant.

 

Ajinkya Rahane, KKR captain: We wanted to bowl first as well but I was confused looking at the wicket, so I feel it's a good toss to lose. There's a little breeze going on, no dew factor going on. We are playing good cricket, every games gives a good opportunity to play good cricket. Lovely ground, we are looking to play cricket. Sunil comes in in place of Mooen.

Check IPL 2025 Match 12: MI vs KKR live score, match updates and full scorecard here

 

 

Mumbai Indians will look for a turnaround after two losses as they face Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede. Known for slow starts, MI need better execution from bowlers and consistency in batting. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton are struggling, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma offer hope. Hardik Pandya returns under scrutiny, and Jasprit Bumrah's absence weakens their pace attack. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, seek momentum after beating Rajasthan Royals. Their spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy remains crucial, while Rinku Singh and Andre Russell provide firepower. KKR will aim to replicate last year’s Wankhede win. 

 

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Pitch report for MI vs KKR IPL 2025

 

Wankhede Stadium has long been known as a paradise for batters, even before the IPL became a high-scoring spectacle. While pacers get some early assistance, the pitch soon flattens out, allowing for big scores. The relatively small boundaries further enhance the ease of scoring. Fans can expect yet another run-fest on Monday in Mumbai. 

Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium key stats (IPL 2024)

• Matches - 7, Bat 1st Won – 4, Bat 2nd Won – 3 (2024 IPL)
• Avg 1st Inns score in 2024 IPL – 188/7 
• Lowest Total Defended – 169 (by KKR v MI), Highest Target Chased – 197
• 200+ Totals – 4 times in 7 matches | Sixes Per Match - 18
• Pace: Overs% - 74, Wkts – 66, Avg – 29.7, Eco – 9.9
• Spin: Overs% - 26, Wkts – 22, Avg – 25.1, Eco – 7.9

  Winning Score at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (Since 2023 IPL)

• 1st Inns score More than 180: Mts – 4, Bat 1st Won – 3, Bat 2nd Won – 1 
• 1st Inns score 180 or below: Mts – 3, Bat 1st Won – 1, Bat 2nd Won – 2 

Overall team record: 

• Mumbai Indians: Mts – 85, Won – 52, Lost – 33 (Win % - 61)
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Mts – 17, Won – 5, Lost – 12 (Win % - 29)

2024 Season Record:   Mumbai Indians: Mts – 7, Won – 3, Lost – 4 (Win % - 43)

 

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: IPL T20 stats

 

Recent match at Wankhede Stadium

 

The last IPL game at Wankhede was match number 67 of IPL 2024 between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. LSG, after being invited to bat first by MI, put up a huge total of 214 for 6 on the board with the help of half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran (75) and KL Rahul (55). In reply, MI fought valiantly with the help of Rohit Sharma (68) and Naman Dhir (62 not out) but eventually fell 18 runs short of the target, finishing with 196 for 6 after 20 overs.

 

Other key stats for Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

 

Wankhede Stadium has hosted 118 IPL matches, with teams batting second having a slight edge, winning 64 times compared to 54 wins for teams batting first. The highest total recorded here is 235 for 1 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians in 2015, while the lowest is 67 all out by Kolkata Knight Riders against MI in 2008. The most successful run chase at this venue was MI’s 214 for 4 in 19.3 overs against Rajasthan Royals in 2023, whereas the lowest total defended was 118 all out by Sunrisers Hyderabad against MI in 2018. The average first-innings score stands at 170.

 

AB de Villiers holds the highest individual score at Wankhede with 133 not out off 59 balls for RCB against MI in 2015. Rohit Sharma is the stadium’s leading run-scorer with 2,295 runs in 79 innings, also leading in sixes (97) and fours (218). The ground has seen a total of 1,608 sixes and 3,447 fours. Rohit also tops the fifty-count with 16, while KL Rahul has registered the most hundreds (2). The best bowling figures belong to Harbhajan Singh (MI) and Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB), both taking 5 for 18. Lasith Malinga remains the highest wicket-taker at Wankhede with 68 wickets in 43 innings. 

 

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