MI Vs KKR Pitch Report: Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match number 12 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). MI, led by Hardik Pandya, will look for a turnaround after two losses as they take on KKR at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Traditionally slow starters, MI will look to sharpen their bowling plans and attain consistency in their batting lineup. While Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton are struggling at the top, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma remain key hopes for the five-time IPL champions.
Meanwhile, KKR under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane will aim to build on their momentum following a victory over Rajasthan Royals. Their spin duo Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy is expected to be back after the former missed the team’s previous match.
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While MI have lost both their games so far in the IPL 2025 season, this will be their first game at their home ground. Let’s look at the pitch report for the Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Pitch Report For MI vs KKR IPL 2025 Match
Wankhede Stadium has historically been a paradise for batters, even before the IPL evolved into a high-scoring event. While fast bowlers find some assistance early on, the pitch soon settles, favouring stroke play and enabling massive runs on the board. The compact boundary dimensions enhance scoring opportunities. Spectators can anticipate another high-scoring encounter on Monday in Mumbai.
Recent IPL Fixture at Wankhede Stadium:
The last IPL encounter at Wankhede Stadium was Match 67 of IPL 2024, featuring MI and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After being invited to bat first, LSG posted a formidable total of 214/6, courtesy of stellar half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran (75) and KL Rahul (55). In response, MI put up a spirited fight, led by Rohit Sharma (68) and an unbeaten 62 from Naman Dhir. However their efforts fell short as they managed 196/6 in 20 overs, finishing 18 runs short of the target.
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium Key Stats (IPL 2024)
Matches: 7
Bat 1st Won: 4
Bat 2nd Won: 3
Avg 1st Innings score in 2024 IPL: 188/7
Lowest Total Defended: 169 (by KKR v MI)
Highest Target Chased: 197
200+ Totals: 4 times in 7 matches
Sixes Per Match: 18
Wickets By Pacers: 66
Eco: 9.9
Wickets By Spinners: 22
Eco: 7.9
MI’s Overall Record
Matches Played: 85
Won: 52
Lost: 33
KKR’s Overall Record
Matches Played: 17
Won: 5
Lost: 12
MI’s IPL 2024 Record
Matches Played: 7
Won: 3
Lost: 4
