MI vs KKR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?



MI vs KKR, IPL 2025: Winner Prediction For Match 12 [Source: iplt20.com]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 Innings154-174MI 45%, KKR 55%
2nd Innings148-16840% win probability for chasing team

MI vs KKR Predicted Top Performers

Mumbai Indians

Player
Role
Form
Suryakumar YadavBatter⬆️
Hardik PandyaAll-rounder-
Deepak ChaharBowler-

Kolkata Knight Riders

Player
Role
Form
Quinton de KockBatter⬆️
Venkatesh Iyer
Batter⬇️
Varun ChakaravarthyBowler⬆️

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 Total175-195 runs65% 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, 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.