MI vs KKR IPL 2025 Match Report: The Mumbai Indians (MI) registered their first win of IPL 2025 in emphatic fashion, thrashing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 8 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. A sensational bowling performance led by debutant Ashwani Kumar (4/24) dismantled KKR for a paltry 116, before Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 62 ensured a swift chase with 43 balls remaining.
Match Summary: MI Outclass KKR in All Departments
KKR Innings: A Batting Collapse (116 all out in 16.2 overs)
KKR’s decision to bat first backfired spectacularly as their batting lineup crumbled under MI’s disciplined bowling attack.
Early Strikes by Boult & Chahar
- Trent Boult struck in the very first over, trapping Sunil Narine (2) LBW with a sharp inswinger.
- Deepak Chahar removed Quinton de Kock (7) in the next over, caught at mid-wicket.
- KKR: 15/2 in 3 overs – A disastrous start for the visitors.
Ashwani Kumar’s Dream Debut (4/24 in 3 Overs)
The 22-year-old left-arm pacer announced his arrival in style:
- First Ball Wicket! Cleaned up Ajinkya Rahane with a perfect inswinger.
- Double Strike in 2nd Over: Removed Rinku Singh (12) and Manish Pandey (9) in quick succession.
- Big Fish Russell Gone! Set up Andre Russell (15) with short balls before nailing a yorker.
- KKR slumped to 78/7 – Ashwani’s spell broke the backbone of their innings.
KKR’s Only Resistance: Angkrish Raghuvanshi (26)
The young batter showed promise but lacked support as KKR folded for 116 – their lowest total of IPL 2025.
MI’s Chase: Rickelton & SKY Seal the Deal (121/2 in 12.5 overs)
With a small target, MI’s openers played aggressively to finish the game early.
Ryan Rickelton’s Match-Winning Fifty (62 off 39)*
- First IPL Fifty: Reached his milestone in 33 balls.
- Aggressive Intent: Smashed 6 fours and 3 sixes, dominating KKR’s bowlers.
- Unbeaten Knock: Ensured no late hiccups in the chase.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Blitz (27 off 9)*
- Strike Rate of 300! Finished the game with two consecutive sixes.
- 3 fours & 2 sixes – A reminder of his destructive ability.
Rohit Sharma’s Struggles Continue (13 off 12)
- Started well but fell to Andre Russell, extending his lean patch.
- Fans await a big score from the MI legend.
Key Highlights from MI vs KKR
1. Ashwani Kumar – The Debut Hero
- Best figures by an MI debutant since 2017.
- Dismissed Rahane, Rinku, Pandey & Russell – a dream spell.
- Earned Man of the Match in his first-ever IPL game.
2. KKR’s Batting Failures
- No batter crossed 30 – a collective failure.
- Russell’s rare off-day (15 off 12) – KKR missed his fireworks.
- The spin duo (Narine & Chakaravarthy) is ineffective – went wicketless.
3. MI’s Bowling Dominance
- Boult & Chahar set the tone with early wickets.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (1/18) kept things tight in the middle overs.
- KKR never recovered after Ashwani’s strikes.
4. Rickelton Proves His Worth
- First big score in IPL 2025 – silenced critics.
- Perfect anchor role – ensured no collapse in the chase.
5 Key FAQs from the MI vs KKR Match
1. Who was the Man of the Match in MI vs KKR?
✅ Ashwani Kumar (4/24) – The debutant’s fiery spell destroyed KKR.
2. How did Andre Russell perform?
✅ 2 wickets (35 runs) – KKR’s only successful bowler.
❌ Failed with the bat (15 off 12) – Uncharacteristic struggle.
3. Did Rohit Sharma score big?
❌ No (13 off 12) – Still searching for form this season.
4. What was Ryan Rickelton’s strike rate?
✅ 158.97 – A dominant, match-winning innings.
5. Is this KKR’s lowest total in IPL 2025?
✅ Yes (116 all out) – Their worst batting performance this season.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Mumbai Indians (Next Match: vs RCB, April 5)
- Can they build momentum?
- Ashwani’s consistency will be key.
- Rohit’s form is a concern.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Next Match: vs CSK, April 6)
- Need batting improvements.
- Russell & Narine must step up.
- Bowling lacked penetration.
Final Thoughts
MI’s comprehensive win revives their IPL 2025 campaign, while KKR must reassess their batting approach. With Ashwani’s emergence and Rickelton’s form, Mumbai looks dangerous. Meanwhile, KKR must bounce back quickly to stay in playoff contention.
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(Stats updated as of April 1, 2025)