MI vs KKR, IPL 2025: Winner Prediction For Match 12 [Source: iplt20.com]
One of the prime rivalries in the IPL is between Mumbai Indians and the Kolkata Knight Riders. The two teams will unveil a new chapter in their rivalry story on 31st March, 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium.
Both franchises bring formidable lineups to this encounter, setting the stage for a tactical battle at a venue with distinct characteristics that could significantly influence the outcome.
How Will The Wankhede Stadium Pitch Behave In IPL 2025?
The Wankhede Stadium has historically offered a balanced contest between bat and ball, though with a slight advantage to teams batting second. Recent data shows that chasing teams have won approximately 35.71% of matches at this venue, while teams batting first have a higher win percentage of 64.29%.
First-innings totals at the stadium average 182.43 runs, while teams chasing manage approximately 175.79 runs. This relatively small difference highlights the venue's reputation for high-scoring encounters.
What makes Wankhede particularly intriguing is its phase-wise scoring patterns. Our analysis reveals that death overs yield the highest scoring rate at 10.21 runs per over, followed by middle overs at 8.67 runs per over, with the powerplay still being productive at 8.26 runs per over. This creates a dynamic where death overs specialists could potentially be match-winners at this ground.
MI vs KKR Toss Prediction
Historical data from recent IPL seasons indicates that captains winning the toss at Wankhede Stadium have predominantly chosen to bowl first, with approximately 92.86% making this choice. This overwhelming stat reflects teams' confidence in chasing totals at this venue.
Comprehensive venue analysis confirms that teams batting first have won 64.29% of matches at this stadium. Interestingly, the toss winner only goes on to win the match 50% of the time, suggesting that match execution and team strength are ultimately more decisive than the coin flip.
MI vs KKR Predicted Score Today
Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st Innings
154-174
MI 45%, KKR 55%
2nd Innings
148-168
40% win probability for chasing team
MI vs KKR Predicted Top Performers
Mumbai Indians
Player
Role
Form
Suryakumar Yadav
Batter
⬆️
Hardik Pandya
All-rounder
-
Deepak Chahar
Bowler
-
Kolkata Knight Riders
Player
Role
Form
Quinton de Kock
Batter
⬆️
Venkatesh Iyer
Batter
⬇️
Varun Chakaravarthy
Bowler
⬆️
MI vs KKR Momentum Shifters
Factor
Threshold
Statistical Impact
Powerplay Score
>60 runs
+15% win probability for batting team
Early Wickets
≥3 in first 6 overs
+20% win probability for bowling team
Big Over in Death
≥20 runs in a single over
+12% win probability for batting team
First Innings Total
175-195 runs
65% win probability for team batting first
MI vs KKR Win Probability
MI vs KKR, IPL 2025; Winner Prediction for Match 13 [Source: OneCricket]
MI vs KKR OneCricket's Predicted Winner
Kolkata Knight Riders hold a slight edge over Mumbai Indians based on in-depth analysis of current form and Wankhede Stadium performance metrics.
KKR's balanced side with multiple batters in good form appears better positioned to capitalise on Wankhede's characteristics in a match where scoring in the death overs could be decisive.
The match ultimately presents a balanced contest, with KKR's recent form giving them a marginal advantage, though Mumbai's historical dominance at their home ground cannot be discounted.