MI vs KKR, The Mumbai Indians (MI) secured their first win of the IPL 2025 season with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. With this triumph, MI made a strong comeback in the tournament, chasing down a modest target of 117 runs in just 12.5 overs. The standout performer of the match was Ryan Rickelton, who remained unbeaten with a stellar knock of 62* off 41 balls, guiding MI to 121/2.
Match Summary: MI vs KKR, IPL 2025
- Result: Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets
- KKR Score: 116 all out (16.2 overs)
- MI Score: 121/2 (12.5 overs)
- Top Performer (MI): Ryan Rickelton – 62* (41 balls)
- Top Performer (KKR): Ashwani Kumar – 4 wickets on IPL debut
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Mumbai Indians’ Clinical Chase Led by Ryan Rickelton
Chasing a below-par target of 117, MI openers started confidently. Ryan Rickelton displayed brilliant form, anchoring the innings with a composed 62* off 41 balls. His knock included exquisite stroke play, making the chase look effortless. MI lost two wickets during the run chase, with Andre Russell picking up both, but that did not slow them down.
Suryakumar Yadav contributed a quickfire 27* and sealed the match in style with a six. The duo ensured Mumbai Indians crossed the finish line comfortably in the 13th over.
KKR’s Batting Collapse: Ashwani Kumar’s Dream Debut
Earlier in the match, KKR’s batting lineup crumbled against MI’s disciplined bowling attack. Skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that proved spot on as Mumbai’s bowlers dismantled KKR’s batting order. The star of the bowling attack was debutant Ashwani Kumar, who registered a sensational four-wicket haul, becoming the first player to achieve this feat on IPL debut.
KKR’s innings never got going as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The collapse began in the very first over when Trent Boult dismissed Sunil Narine for a duck. Deepak Chahar followed up in the second over, sending Quinton de Kock back for just 1 run. By the end of the powerplay, KKR was struggling at 41/4.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the only batter who showed some resistance, scoring 26 runs before Hardik Pandya removed him in the seventh over. Ashwani Kumar then ripped through the middle order, dismissing Rinku Singh (17) and Manish Pandey (19). Vignesh Puthur added to KKR’s misery by dismissing Harshit Rana (4). Ramandeep Singh (22) tried to add some crucial runs at the end, but he was dismissed in the 17th over, wrapping up KKR’s innings at just 116 in 16.2 overs.
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Key Performances from MI vs KKR, IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians (MI) Key Players
- Ryan Rickelton: 62* (41), led MI’s run chase with an exceptional knock.
- Suryakumar Yadav: 27* (sealed the win with a six).
- Ashwani Kumar: 4 wickets on IPL debut, completely dismantled KKR’s middle order.
- Trent Boult: Started MI’s dominance by removing Sunil Narine for a duck in the first over.
- Deepak Chahar: Bowled economically and took the crucial wicket of Quinton de Kock early in the game.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Key Players
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 26 (showed some resistance but couldn’t convert it into a big score).
- Ramandeep Singh: 22 (played a few good shots but got out at a crucial moment).
- Andre Russell: 2 wickets in MI’s chase, but couldn’t defend the low total.
Full Playing XIs for MI vs KKR, IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI
- Ryan Rickelton
- Will Jacks (w)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Ashwani Kumar
- Vignesh Puthur
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (w)
- Sunil Narine
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Spencer Johnson
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Turning Point of the Match
The turning point of the match was undoubtedly Ashwani Kumar’s incredible spell, which dismantled KKR’s middle order and restricted them to a low total. His performance put MI in a commanding position, making the chase a mere formality.
Conclusion: A Perfect Start for MI’s IPL 2025 Campaign
Mumbai Indians’ emphatic victory over Kolkata Knight Riders was a much-needed morale booster after a tough start to IPL 2025. With Ryan Rickelton’s match-winning knock, Ashwani Kumar’s dream debut, and the collective brilliance of MI’s bowling attack, the team looks set to make a strong impact in the season.
For KKR, the batting lineup needs urgent introspection after a disappointing performance. While their bowling showed some promise, they require a better batting display in the upcoming matches.