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MI vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, known for their slow starts in the Indian Premier League, will look for a quick turnaround when they face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at home on Monday. After suffering back-to-back defeats against Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, MI will be eager to open their account in IPL 2025.
Despite their reputation for bouncing back to claim titles, Mumbai Indians will need better execution from their bowlers and greater consistency from their batters—especially given their lack of specialist finishers in the lower order.
Key Concerns for MI
Rohit Sharma has had an inconsistent start, registering two single-digit scores, including a duck. Meanwhile, Ryan Rickelton, playing his first IPL season, has yet to find his rhythm despite flashes of promise.
Suryakumar Yadav showed signs of form with a 48-run knock against GT, but he has yet to deliver a trademark match-winning performance. Tilak Varma remains Mumbai’s most dependable batter so far, and his partnership with Suryakumar could be crucial for MI's revival.
Squad rotations have left MI searching for the right balance, but the absence of a proven finisher—like Tim David in previous seasons—has made their lower order vulnerable.
Hardik Pandya, leading MI at Wankhede for the first time since taking over from Rohit Sharma, will be keen to impress, especially after facing a hostile reception from fans last year. Meanwhile, MI’s bowling attack continues to miss Jasprit Bumrah, with Deepak Chahar now sharing pace responsibilities alongside Trent Boult and Reece Topley.
KKR Eyeing Back-to-Back Wins
After bouncing back from an opening loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a convincing win over Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to build on that momentum.
Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR boasts a formidable batting lineup featuring Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. However, the decision to open with Moeen Ali in the absence of Sunil Narine looked unconvincing, with Quinton de Kock still searching 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 overs. Their bowling attack is equally threatening, with Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora leading the pace unit alongside Australian left-armer Spencer Johnson.
However, KKR’s biggest strength lies in their spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, who have the ability to choke opposition batters even on good surfaces. Narine, recovering from illness, trained on Saturday, signaling a potential comeback—an exciting prospect for KKR given his importance in their past IPL triumphs.
Head-to-Head and Previous Meeting
KKR will take confidence from their 24-run victory over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede last season—their first win at the venue in 12 years. With MI struggling at home in recent seasons, KKR will look to capitalize on their opponent’s vulnerabilities.
Squads:
Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Chetan Sakariya.
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