IPL cricket comes to Mumbai for the first time in the 2025 season. The 5-time champions Mumbai Indians will take on the defending title holders Kolkata Knight Riders in what is expected to be a mouth-watering contest at Wankhede on Monday, March 31. As per the trend in the season, we can anticipate yet another high-scoring thriller on a Monday night at Mumbai.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions.
Match Details
- Date: March 31, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Teams: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
[Read the complete IPL 2025 schedule here]
Head-to-Head: MI vs KKR
- Matches Played: 34
- Mumbai Indians Won: 23
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 11
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Expected first-innings score at venue: 200+
- Mumbai has won 10 of the 12 games at Wankhede against KKR in the IPL
- Chasing team win percentage: 54.23%
- Predicted Winner: Mumbai Indians (55% probability)
Pitch and Weather Report
Wankhede Stadium characteristics:
- Pitch Characteristics:
- A batting paradise on the cards
- Help for pacers initially with the new ball
- Potential for another high score (200-225)
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 30-32°C
- Humidity: 41%
- Evening match with stable conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Team Compositions and Playing XI Probables: MI vs KKR (IPL 2025)
Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Will Jacks
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Satyanarayana Raju
- Vignesh Puthur
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
Team Strategy: Strong batting core, Experienced bowlers
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable XI
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Sunil Narine/Moeen Ali
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Spencer Johnson/Anrich Nortje
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Team Strategy: Batters with big hitting capabilities, Good mix of pacers and spinners
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Andre Russell (KKR)
- Strong hitter of the cricket ball
- Takes crucial wickets
- 432 runs at an average of 36.00, striking at 200 versus MI
- Potential Points: 100-120
- Hardik Pandya (MI)
- Match-winning capabilities
- Been in great bowling form in recent times
- Potential Points: 80-100
- 395 runs at 43.89 and 13 wickets in 17 games against KKR (Most Runs against KKR)
- Tilak Varma (MI)
- Prolific batting form in T20s
- Scores quick runs
- Potential Points: 70-90
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar vs KKR openers
- Varun Chakaravarthy vs Suryakumar Yadav
- Andre Russell vs MI spinners
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 3-4 Batters
- 1 Wicket-Keepers
- 3-4 All-Rounders
- 3 Bowlers
Fantasy Tips for MI vs KKR (IPL 2025)
- It is expected to be a high-scoring game; hence, it is wise to stack top-order batters and power hitters from both sides.
- Pick hit-the-deck fast bowlers and pacers who can swing the ball
- Prioritize top-order batters or all-rounders as your captain choices.
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.m
- Prioritize openers to maximize points.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Andre Russell (VC), Sunil Narine, Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya (C)
- Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Trent Boult
- Team Composition: KKR 6 – MI 5, Credits left: 7.5
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 200-225 runs
- Toss Factor: Batting second might be advantageous
- Winning Probability:
- Mumbai Indians: 55%
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
