The highly anticipated encounter between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 12th match of IPL 2025 saw an exhilarating battle at Wankhede Stadium. Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a stunning performance, securing a crucial win against five-time champions Mumbai Indians.
Match Summary
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | April 2025 |
| Toss | KKR won the toss, opted to bowl |
| Result | KKR won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Andre Russell |
Mumbai Indians’ Struggles with the Bat
Batting first after losing the toss, Mumbai Indians found it tough against KKR’s disciplined bowling attack. Captain Rohit Sharma started steadily but was dismissed early by an in-swinging delivery from Mitchell Starc. Ishan Kishan showed promise but was removed by Sunil Narine, leaving MI in a difficult position.
Mumbai Indians Batting Performance
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Rohit Sharma | 28 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| Ishan Kishan | 35 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Tilak Varma | 45 | 32 | 5 | 2 |
| Hardik Pandya | 30 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| Tim David | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Mumbai managed to post a competitive 176/7 in 20 overs, thanks to a late surge from Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Chase Led by Andre Russell
In response, KKR openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer provided a solid foundation with an aggressive start. However, MI bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee pulled things back with early wickets.
The game turned in KKR’s favor when Andre Russell unleashed a brutal counter-attack, smashing sixes at will. His match-winning knock of 62 off 28 balls sealed victory for Kolkata with six wickets in hand.
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Performance
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 24 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 36 | 30 | 4 | 2 |
| Nitish Rana | 21 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| Andre Russell | 62 | 28 | 4 | 5 |
| Rinku Singh | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
KKR reached the target in 18.2 overs, securing an impressive victory.
Bowling Analysis
Mumbai Indians Bowlers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 28 | 2 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 35 | 1 |
| Piyush Chawla | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Akash Madhwal | 3.2 | 42 | 1 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowlers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 34 | 2 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 27 | 1 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 29 | 1 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 22 | 2 |
Key Takeaways from the Match
Mumbai Indians’ Struggles Continue
- Lack of consistency in top-order batting cost MI heavily.
- Bowlers failed to contain Andre Russell’s power-hitting in the death overs.
- MI’s fielding lapses gave KKR easy runs, impacting their defensive game plan.
Kolkata Knight Riders Shine with Team Effort
- Andre Russell proved why he is a match-winner with a scintillating knock.
- Disciplined bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc and Sunil Narine restricted MI’s run flow.
- Balanced approach in the chase ensured that KKR dominated throughout.
Points Table Update
With this victory, KKR moved up in the IPL 2025 points table, while MI continued to struggle in the middle of the standings.
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points |
| KKR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| MI | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Looking Ahead
Mumbai Indians need to bounce back strongly in their upcoming fixtures to remain in contention for the playoffs. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, will look to build on this momentum as they eye the top spot in the standings.
