Cricket Highlights, March 31: IPL 2025 (12th Match) – KKR vs MI

KKR vs MI (12th Match) – Highlights

Mumbai Indians displayed sheer dominance over Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th match of IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium, securing a commanding 8-wicket victory with 43 balls to spare. The match saw MI’s bowlers dismantling KKR’s batting lineup before their batters chased down the modest target with ease.

Kolkata Knight Riders, put in to bat first, had a nightmare start as they lost two wickets in the first over. Sunil Narine was dismissed for a duck by Trent Boult, followed by Quinton de Kock falling to Deepak Chahar for just one run. Ajinkya Rahane, the KKR captain, looked promising for a brief moment but was caught by Tilak Varma off Ashwani Kumar’s bowling for 11. Angkrish Raghuvanshi fought back with a quickfire 26 off 16 balls, including three boundaries and a six, but his resistance was short-lived as he perished to Hardik Pandya.

The middle order struggled against the MI bowlers, with Venkatesh Iyer managing only 3 runs before falling to Chahar. Rinku Singh tried to stabilize the innings but could only contribute 17 before becoming another victim of Ashwani Kumar, who was on fire. Manish Pandey played a handy knock of 19 off 14, striking two boundaries and a six, but he too fell to the in-form Ashwani. 

Andre Russell, known for his explosive batting, failed to create an impact and was bowled for 5 by the same bowler, giving Ashwani his fourth wicket. Ramandeep Singh was the only batter who showed some aggression, scoring a quick 22 off 12 deliveries, but his dismissal marked the end of KKR’s innings at a below-par 116 in 16.2 overs.

Ashwani Kumar was the standout performer with the ball, taking four wickets for 24 runs in his three overs. Deepak Chahar and Hardik Pandya also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, while Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner ensured that KKR never got the momentum they needed.

Chasing a target of 117, MI started cautiously with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton opening the innings. Rohit looked in control before Andre Russell sent him back for 13. However, Rickelton anchored the chase brilliantly, playing a fluent knock of 62 off 41 balls. The left-hander struck four boundaries and cleared the ropes five times, ensuring MI’s chase remained on track.

Will Jacks, playing at number three, struggled to get going but still contributed 16 before falling to Russell. Suryakumar Yadav then walked in and completely changed the tempo of the chase. His blistering knock of 27 from just 9 balls, featuring three boundaries and two sixes, sealed the game for MI in just 12.5 overs.

Andre Russell was the only successful bowler for KKR, taking both MI wickets but conceding 35 runs in 2.5 overs. The rest of the bowlers, including Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, and Spencer Johnson, failed to contain the MI batters, allowing them to cruise to victory.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Scoreboard

Kolkata Knight Riders – 116 (16.2)

Mumbai Indians – 121/2 (12.5)

Result – MI won by 8 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Ashwani Kumar

KKR vs MI Playing Eleven

Kolkata Knight Riders

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy.

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur.

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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