MI vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Struggling Mumbai Indians faced hard tests against confidence Kolkata Knight Riders
Despite their reputation to jump back to claim the title, Mumbai Indians will require better execution from their bowlers and more stability from their batsmen – especially in the lower order, looking at the lack of specialist finishers.
Major concerns for Mi
Rohit Sharma has made an inconsistent start, including two single digits scores, including a duck. Meanwhile, Ryan Ricelton, playing his first IPL season, yet to find his rhythm despite the glow of the promise.
Suryakumar Yadav showed signs of form with a knock of 48 runs against GT, but he has not yet been given a trademark match winning performance. Tilak Verma is Mumbai’s most trusted batsman ever, and his partnership with Suryakumar may be important for the revival of MI.
Squad rotation has discovered the MI for the right balance, but the absence of a proven finisher like Tim David in the previous season – has weakened its lower order.
For the first time after taking over from Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, the leading MI’s leading in Wankhede, will be eager to impress after facing hostile reception from fans, especially last year. Meanwhile, MI’s bowling attack recalled Jasprit Bumrah, in which Deepak Char now shared pace responsibilities with Trent Bault and Rece Topley.
KKR wins back-to-back
After the Royal Challengers Bangalore bounced from the initial defeat with a solid win over Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to build at that speed.
Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, KKR has a malignant batting lineup featuring Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. However, the decision to open with Moin Ali in the absence of Sunil Narreen looked unrelated, with Quinton de Kock still looking for a solid partner at the top.
KKR’s finishing power remains a strong suit, thanks to the presence of Rinku Singh and Andre Russell in the death over. His bowling attack is equally threatening, leading the pace unit with Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora with the Australian left-arm Spencer Johnson.
However, KKR’s greatest strength lies in his spin pair of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakraborty, which also has the ability to choke opposition batsmen on good surfaces. Female, recovering from disease, trained on Saturday, indicating a possible return – an exciting possibility for KKR gave importance in his previous IPL victory.
Head-to-head and last meeting
KKR will take confidence with his 24-run win over Mumbai Indians in Wankhede last season-his first win in 12 years. With MI struggling at home in recent seasons, KKR will look at his opponent’s weaknesses.
Squad:
Hardik Pandya (C), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz (WK), Ryan Ricelton (WK), Sreejith Krishnan (WK), Bewon Jacobs, Tilak Verma, Naman Dhir, Will Jack, Michel Santner, Rajad Baw, Rajad Bawan, Raja. Sharma, Deepak Char, Ashwani Kumar, Rece Topley, VS Penmets, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujib ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kok (WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Angkarish Raghuvanshi, Rowman Powell, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Venkatesh Year, Anukul Roy, Ramdeep Singh, and Raik, Mayank Markande, Spaces Johnson, Sansar Johnson, Sunil Nai Chakravarti, Chetan Sakari.
