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MI vs KKR Match 12 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

Mumbai Indians will host KKR in Match 12. [Source - IPL/x.com]Mumbai Indians will host KKR in Match 12. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders will be coming up against each other in the upcoming 12th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, March 31. The high-octane clash will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians have had a dreadful start to their season as they have lost their first two games. Ahead of their first home game, the five times champions will be hoping to turn things around and secure their first win.

Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are coming on the back of a convincing away win and must be full of confidence. They will now aim to carry on their winning momentum and make it two wins in a row.

MI vs KKR Historical Overview in IPL

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders have come up against each other a total of 34 times in IPL, where Mumbai clearly has the upper hand with 23 wins, while the Knight Riders have managed to emerge victorious on the other 11 occasions.

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Trent Boult.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Quinton de Kock (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy.

Top Run-Scorers in MI vs KKR

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Rohit Sharma - 954 runs

Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly the highest run-scorer in this fixture amongst active players in both the sides. The veteran opener has 954 runs at an average of 41.47 for MI in their games against KKR across 28 games.

Suryakumar Yadav - 590 runs

Suryakumar Yadav has been part of both Mumbai and Kolkata in this fixture since the year 2014. In a total of 19 innings in this fixture, Suryakumar has amassed 590 runs at a strike-rate of 149.74, including four 50s.

Venkatesh Iyer - 362 runs

Venkatesh Iyer loves playing against Mumbai Indians and has been KKR’s best batter against the five times champions since his debut. The southpaw has made 362 runs at an average of 72.40, which includes a century and three half-centuries as well.

Top Wicket-Takers In MI vs KKR

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Sunil Narine - 26 wickets

Sunil Narine tops the list of highest number of wickets in MI vs KKR matches. The legendary spinner has scalped 26 wickets at an average of 23.34 in this fixture.

Andre Russell - 17 wickets

Andre Russell has been a key player for KKR over the years. Alongside being one of the best strikers of the ball, Russell has contributed with the ball as well, taking 17 wickets at an average of 24.76 for KKR in their games against MI.

Hardik Pandya - 13

Hardik Pandya loves playing against KKR in the IPL. The ace all-rounder has contributed with both bat and ball, and finds himself third in this list with 13 wickets at an average of 18.07 and a strike-rate of 13.8.

MI vs KKR Key Stats

Mumbai Indians’ Key Records

  • Rohit Sharma was the most successful opener inside the powerplay at the Wankhede Stadium last year - 53.33 average, 160 strike-rate.
  • Mumbai Indians has struggled batting inside the powerplay early this season so far - 18.80 average, 5 dismissals, 130.56 strike-rate.
  • Suryakumar Yadav has been Mumbai Indians’ best batter at home venue since 2022 - 584 runs, 53.09 average and 194.01 strike-rate, 5 50s and 2 100s.
  • Tilak Varma has struggled to get going in MI’s home matches in IPL till date - 311 runs, 31.10, 121.96 strike-rate. It came down to 25.50 average and 124.39 strike-rate in the middle overs last year.
  • Hardik Pandya took a wicket every 12 balls at Wankhede Stadium last year - 7 wickets, 12 strike-rate.
  • Deepak Chahar has taken the most number of wickets inside the powerplay in IPL matches at Wankhede Stadium since 2020 - 7 wickets, 12.86 strike-rate.
  • Deepak Chahar against Ajinkya Rahane in IPL - 4 wickets, 21 runs off 23 balls.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Key Records

  • Kolkata Knight Riders have won four of the last five matches against Mumbai Indians.
  • Venkatesh Iyer has been KKR’s best batter in Wankhede Stadium since 2022 - 199 runs, 39.80 average and 144.20 strike-rate. And 174 runs of those came against MI in two games.
  • Iyer has also loved playing against Mumbai Indians, especially inside the powerplay since 2022 - 143 runs (most), 176.54 strike-rate, 1 dismissal.
  • Andre Russell is striking at 211.84 in IPL matches at Wankhede Stadium since 2020 - 161 runs, 211.84 strike-rate, 40.25 average.
  • Sunil Narine has struggled to get wickets at Wankhede Stadium since 2020 - 5 wickets, 37.2 strike-rate.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders would like to have Sunil Narine back as he has been one of the most dangerous powerplay batters in IPL since last year - 298 runs, 49.67 average and 165.56 strike-rate.
  • Moeen Ali has an impressive bowling record in IPL matches at the Wankhede Stadium - 8 wickets, 12.9 average and 12.6 strike-rate.
  • KKR has been the worst batting team against left-arm spinners since last year - 10 dismissals, 20.50 average and 134.87 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In MI vs KKR Match 12 Of IPL 2025

  • Rinku Singh needs 4 sixes to complete 50 IPL sixes.
  • Sunil Narine needs one wicket to complete 200 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders.
  • Andre Russell needs 5 runs to complete 2500 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders.
  • Suryakumar Yadav is 3 sixes away from completing 350 T20 sixes.