Why Venkatesh Iyer Could Be KKR's Biggest Match-Winner In IPL 2025 Match Vs MI

Why Iyer can be match winner for KKR [Source: AP Photo]

The 12th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will feature the Mumbai Indians up against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. MI are coming into this clash on the back of a two-game losing streak and will be aiming to snap that.

For starters, KKR have so many great players in the side with the likes of Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy holding the key for them. However, there is one name who could decide the outcome of the contest and he gets paid 23.75 crore in the IPL - Venkatesh Iyer.

While the team has many match-winners, there is a specific reason why Hardik Pandya's MI should be wary of Venkatesh Iyer.

Venkatesh Iyer record Vs MI

Out of all the teams in the IPL, Iyer has his best record against the Mumbai Indians. The left-handed batter has staggering numbers against them and stats don't lie.

(Iyer stats Vs MI in IPL)

In 6 matches, Venkatesh Iyer has 362 runs in just 6 matches, with an astonishing average of 72 and a strike-rate of 165.30. Moreover, the star batter has a century against them and he loves playing at the Wankhede Stadium, and will probably relish his chances once again at the same venue against MI tonight.

Iyer started the tournament with low scores

So far, things have not gone well for the KKR player who was bought for INR 23.75 crore. In 2 matches, the all-rounder has only scored 6 runs, with an average of 6. However, the upcoming clash provides him a chance to get back amongst the run-getters as he gets a chance to perform against his favourite opponent.

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