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A much-needed victory for Mumbai, and all without Jasprit Bumrah. Have they unearthed yet another gem? Time will tell, but they'll travel to Lucknow next to take on Rishabh Pant-led LSG. SKY and Hardik are in form, they'll only need to make sure that Rohit returns to his best.

Ajinkya Rahane does not mince his words. Calls it exactly what it was -  a collective batting failure by KKR. They'll need to improve drastically, and they'll need to be more consistent. For now, they look a shadow of the title-winning team from last year.

They take on Sunrisers Hyderabad next, at the Eden Gardens, in a repeat of last year's final.

Kolkata Knight Riders suffer their second heavy defeat of the season, and are now rooted to the bottom of the table. A poor start for the defending champions, who have a heavy NRR deficit (-1.4) to climb back from.

Mumbai Indians rise up to 6th, and now have a positive net-run-rate.

Mumbai Indians came back home, Mumbai Indians register a big win. Terrific victory, led by one of the most special debuts in IPL history. Ashwani Kumar, 4 wickets, the best figures by an Indian on IPL debut. Great showing by Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar with the ball as well, as KKR succumbed to their rashness.

Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders! A comprehensive eight-wicket victory, brought up by a classic Suryakumar Yadav six. That man is back in form, 27 off 9 balls! Ryan Rickelton stays unbeaten on 61 as well.

MI 121/2 (12.5) beat KKR 116/10 (16.2) by 8 wickets.

Suryakumar Yadav pummels Andre Russell for another two boundaries. Picks out the gap at mid-wicket first, and then upper cuts it for another 4 through third man. Completes 8,000 runs in T20 cricket!

MI 114/2 (12.3)

Suryakumar Yadav takes Mumbai Indians past 100! Beautifully timed sweep shot, played to perfection by one of the best T20 batters of this generation. Mumbai Indians will turn their NRR from -0.9 all the way to positive today!

MI 102/2 (11.2)

Typical Suryakumar Yadav! Uses all the pace of Andre Russell's delivery, and effortlessly scoops it over fine leg. It is the classic shot. Mumbai Indians now nearing the 100-run mark, they're only 20 runs away from victory.

MI 97/2 (11)

Andre Russell strikes! Ajinkya Rahane takes a sharp, superb catch fielding at short cover, and Russell gets a second wicket today. Will Jacks departs. Shouldn't be a big worry for MI, but something to cheer for the men in purple.

MI 91/2 (10.4)

It isn't Sunil Narine's day at all. Duck with the bat, and unusually going for a lot of runs with the ball. KKR are heading towards a big defeat, and Mumbai Indians have everything under control. Just 28 more runs needed.

MI 89/1 (10)

50 for Ryan Rickelton! Had to survive a tricky opening phase when Spencer Johnson was looking good, but once he got some shots away, he's looked excellent. Gets to his half-century with a maximum off Narine. 

Next ball, another 6!

MI 85/1 (9.2)

Top over by Chakravarthy, but the Mumbai Indians batters are clearly playing it safe against the mystery spinner. Only 3 runs come off it, but MI have no need to take any unnecessary risks against KKR's best bowlers.

MI 73/1 (9)

Will Jacks survives. Good appeal, worth a DRS review by KKR, as Sunil Narine traps Jacks on the pads. Umpire's original call was not out, and that's how it stays after hawkeye. Mumbai Indians just 47 runs away from victory.

MI 70/1 (8)

Ryan Rickelton is into the 40s! Huge six off Sunil Narine. Picked it up beautifully, clears the ropes for a humongous maximum. Over mid-wicket. Terrific sound off the bat.

MI 69/1 (7.3)

Rickelton aces the reverse-sweep! Tight over by Chakravarthy till then, but Rickelton picks his moment on the last ball and gets four runs through third man. Mumbai Indians are more than halfway there already.

MI 62/1 (7)

Will Jacks slams his first boundary, and it's a maximum. Too short, too quick from Andre Russell and just helped over fine-leg by the English batter. Mumbai Indians cross the 50-run mark, and they're flying inside the powerplay.

MI 55/1 (6)

And Andre Russell strikes! Rohit Sharma is gone, he's failed to fire once more. Top edge, mistimes the hit, and finds the safe hands of Harshit Rana at mid-off. First wicket for KKR, and they need a lot more.

MI 46/1 (5.2)

Andre Russell handed the ball in the powerplay, and he's bowled a no-ball on his very first delivery! Rickelton fails to connect on the free-hit delivery though.

MI 46/0 (5.1)

Varun Chakravarthy has been brought into the attack to try and make a difference. So often Rohit Sharma's go-to man at a critical situation during the Champions Trophy, now Varun must find a way to get his national team captain out!

MI 43/0 (4.3)

Ryan Rickelton is on a roll now. Low full toss and slapped past mid-off for the third boundary off the over. Harshit Rana losing his line and length, and Rickelton taking full advantage. Mumbai Indians are now going at 10.50 runs per over.

MI 42/0 (4)

Harshit Rana giving up a bit of an LBW worry on the first ball, but Rickelton gives a sharp answer back! Cracks it down the ground for a boundary on the second ball. Third one, hooked for 6! Second tier of the Wankhede!

MI 38/0 (3.3)

KKR have failed to get the early wickets that they desperately needed. 13 comes off Spencer Johnson's second over, even though he is bowling well. Luck also going MI's way in these early overs. 

MI 28/0 (3)

Finally, Ryan Rickelton is able to get some runs off Spencer Johnson. Pitched fuller and on the stumps, Rickelton whacks and it goes towards fine-leg for 4. Next ball, pitched short, top edge but still goes for 6! 

MI 27/0 (2.3)

Harshit Rana oversteps! He's been bowling well, but MI have got the reprieve now due to the no-ball. Free-hit, Rohit on strike, full toss and he pummels it for SIX! MI were slightly under pressure, but that has helped them release it.

MI 15/0 (2)

Now Harshit Rana! Excellent inswing, passes between Rohit's bat and pad, and how has that not hit the stumps? Tantalisingly close, and the KKR pacers have some momentum early on. Important for MI to survive this phase.

MI 1/0 (1.1)

Rickelton finally gets bat on ball in the final delivery of the over, but this is a good start by Spencer Johnson. KKR need wickets early on, and the ball seems to be swinging and providing some help to the seamers.

MI 1/0 (1)

Oh, that nipped back in beautifully! Sharp inswinger, even seemed like it took an edge. Spencer Johnson troubling Ryan Rickelton early on, who hasn't yet got bat on ball. KKR need a couple of wickets very early on.

MI 1/0 (0.5)

Spencer Johnson will start off things for Kolkata Knight Riders. No unique strategy just yet from Ajinkya Rahane. The men in purple are defending only 116, and will need a miracle to win today. Rohit Sharma to face the first ball.

Surely KKR need to think out of the box! Hand the ball to Narine or Chakravarthy right away? They have nothing to lose either way, and might go for a gamble early on. It is Rickelton opening with Rohit. 

It is quite certain that Rohit Sharma will open for Mumbai Indians. But will it be Ryan Rickelton or Will Jacks alongside? Remains to be seen. Either way, this should be an easy run chase and a big NRR boost for MI.

As we wait for the game to resume, why not go check out our podcast? Tune in to 'Knuckleball by NDTV' on YouTube. Our latest episode features MI cult hero Aditya Tare, who relives 'that six', and speaks on Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Jasprit Bumrah, and more!

Full Episode:

As we wait for the game to resume, why not go check out our podcast? Tune in to 'Knuckleball by NDTV' on YouTube. Our latest episode features MI cult hero Aditya Tare, who relives 'that six', and speaks on Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Jasprit Bumrah, and more!

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The best figures by an Indian bowler on IPL debut! 4/24 in 3 overs for Ashwani Kumar, truly, truly special. Bowled a very good length, switched it up, showed variations and put in a superb disciplined spell.

KKR ALL OUT! Ramandeep Singh hit a six on the first ball, tries to go big again, but miscues this one. Straight to Hardik Pandya at third man. A scintillating bowling performance by MI, a rash batting display by the Knight Riders.

KKR 116 all out (16.2)

MI Target: 117

KKR survive Trent Boult's over. Ramandeep Singh will be on strike for the next over. He is on 16 runs off 10 balls, and if he can give a few big hits to end, it will be a big morale boost for KKR heading into the next innings.

KKR 110/9 (16)

Ramandeep Singh has got two lifelines. He was dropped by Ashwani Kumar in the previous over, and then MI messed up a run out chance. And he makes them pay with a big hit for 6. Crucial for him to help KKR bat out 20 overs here.

KKR 109/9 (15.2)

Trent Boult is back into the attack to try and finish things. One more wicket left for MI to get. Rohit Sharma now enters the field as an impact sub, in place of Vignesh Puthur. He is expected to open alongside Rickelton or Jacks.

KKR 101/9 (15)

100 up for Kolkata Knight Riders. They've somehow got there. They still have a batter at the crease, in the form of Ramandeep Singh. Priority for them would be to bat out 20 overs, and see how much they can put on to defend.

KKR 100/9 (14.4)

Harshit Rana departs! Vignesh Puthur gets a wicket now. Rana went for the slog sweep, but has to walk back because of a great diving catch by Naman Dhir. Will KKR manage to cross 100?

KKR 99/9 (14.3)

Ashwani Kumar is having the debut of all debuts. Now he is out in the field, stopping a boundary at third man. Incredible work at the boundary, and saves one run. Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh run three. 

KKR 93/8 (13.2)

Is this real? Wow. Absolutely incredible scenes. Ashwani Kumar is having the game of his life, and this could be a life-changing game for the left-arm pacer. FOUR WICKETS. Andre Russell, clean bowled! KKR are 8-down.

KKR 88/8 (12.4)

Andre Russell has hammered that one! Pitched short by Ashwani, and drilled through extra cover for 4 by Russell. KKR nearing the 100-run total, and all the burden is on the shoulders of their legendary all-rounder.

KKR 88/7 (12.1)

Andre Russell misses Mitch Santner's delivery completely, and the umpire gives out LBW. The big Jamaican reviews straight away, and hawkeye shows the ball missing the stumps, going too high. KKR's talisman survives.

KKR 80/7 (11.1)

Incredible. Incredible scenes. Kolkata Knight Riders are in tatters. Manish Pandey departs. Played on onto his stumps by Pandey. Ashwani Kumar has three wickets on IPL debut! KKR are 7-down inside 11 overs.

KKR 80/7 (11)

Rinku Singh is gone! Ashwani Kumar has two on debut! Outstanding move by Mumbai Indians, and Rinku fails to score big yet again. Incredible stuff. Right after hitting a boundary, Rinku tries to go big again and finds the fielder at deep point. Slams his bat to the ground in fury.

Mumbai Indians are flying. Ashwani Kumar is flying.

KKR 74/6 (10.3)

10 overs done. It has been all Mumbai Indians for now. KKR still have two quality batters at the crease, and two more to come. But MI firmly on top. Nearly every bowler has delivered the goods today.

KKR 69/5 (10)

MI captain Hardik Pandya now takes up the ball. Bowls a solid over, conceding just a single boundary and only six runs in total. KKR still pinning their hopes on Pandey and Rinku to bail them out of trouble.

KKR 65/5 (9)

When these two sides faced off at the Wankhede in IPL 2024, KKR batted first and were down at 57/5 after six overs. Manish Pandey was sent out to bat as an Impact Sub, and helped KKR rebuilt to 169.

KKR eventually won by 24 runs! So don't write them off just yet.

KKR 61/5 (8.2)

Rinku Singh now goes big. First six for the left-hander. Second one off Vignesh Puthur. KKR need these two to build a very big partnership to have any hopes of a decent total.

KKR 59/5 (8)

Kolkata Knight Riders have had no choice but to bring on impact sub Manish Pandey! Another batter sent up the order, and he's off the mark with a 6! Vignesh Puthur into the attack, Pandey gives himself room and sends it a mile over deep mid-wicket.

50 up for KKR!

KKR 52/5 (7.3)

Another one bites the dust! KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS ARE 5-DOWN. Incredible scenes, what is going on!?!? Angkrish Raghvanshi gets no timing, and sends it straight down the throat of deep mid-wicket. Hardik Pandya chips in with a cheeky 'bye-bye' send-off.

KKR 45/5 (7)

Two games, two defeats, and MI have come out the blocks at their home stadium roaring against the defending champions. 41 runs, 4 wickets in the powerplay. Incredible bowling by MI, poor shot selection by KKR players too.

KKR 41/4 (6)

Venkatesh Iyer is gone! Deepak Chahar strikes! KKR are 4-down, this is absolutely insane. Great short delivery by Chahar, Venkatesh tries an awkward upper cut and sends it straight to Ryan Rickelton behind the stumps. Uncomfortable throughout, and departs now.

KKR 41/4 (5.3)

Glorious timing. Fitting straight drive on the ground where Sachin Tendulkar made his mark. Chahar puts it full, and Raghuvanshi slaps it back down the ground. So classy. He is doing really well here.

KKR 40/3 (5.1)

Ashwani Kumar has dropped Venkatesh Iyer! Lousy shot, flew straight to Ashwani at third man but he's put it down. He would hope that this does not come back to cost MI. For now, MI still on the front foot.

KKR 36/3 (5)

Venkatesh Iyer was paid the big bucks by KKR at the mega auction, and now is the time to prove the value. Rs 23.75 crore-man, hasn't had much of a chance to bat so far in IPL 2025. This is a ground where he has a superb record, don't forget.

KKR 34/3 (4.3)

Young man stepping up! It is all hara-kiri at the other end for KKR, but Angkrish Raghuvanshi is showing his class. Pulls it over deep square-leg for a maximum, the first 6 conceded by Ashwani Kumar on his IPL debut. 

KKR 33/3 (4)

KKR are taking one risk too many here. Venkatesh Iyer tried to go big, and nearly got out. Mitch Santner tried to take the catch, and gave a brilliant diving effort, but could not hold on to it. What is going on?

KKR 26/3 (3.4)

Ashwani Kumar takes a wicket on his first-ever IPL ball! 23-year-old left-arm pacer has already taken a catch, and now dismisses KKR captain Rahane. Wow, wow, wow. Rahane tries to hit big, and Tilak holds a one-handed catch at deep point! Drama. Scintillating. KKR in tatters.

KKR 25/3 (3.1)

Trent Boult recovers really well after that six by Rahane. Concedes only 3 more runs in the over. KKR need a big partnership between these two players, and cannot afford to lose more wickets in the powerplay.

KKR 25/2 (3)

Ajinkya Rahane now accelerates! Ends the second over with a boundary off Deepak Chahar, and then welcomes Trent Boult back with an excellent shot. Pitched short by the Kiwi, Rahane hooks it away for six over fine leg.

KKR 22/2 (2.2)

Angkrish Raghuvanshi, great start. KKR under pressure, and the young right-hander has responded brilliantly. A huge test for the youngster, in the stadium he has grown up playing in. Two excellent shots.

KKR 10/2 (1.3)

GONE! Mumbai Indians, what a start! Quinton de Kock goes for a lofty drive, picks out the fielder at mid-off. Deepak Chahar strikes in the very first over. Great catch taken by Ashwani Kumar, the IPL debutant. The Wankhede Stadium is bustling, and the five-time champs are off to a rock-n-roll start.

KKR 2/2 (1.1)

Excellent. Top, top stuff by Trent Boult. Only one run conceded, and the huge wicket of Sunil Narine as well. KKR on the back foot already, Mumbai Indians are rolling.

KKR 1/1 (1)

BOWLED! Trent Boult dismisses Sunil Narine in the very first over. Terrific yorker, Narine tried to give himself room and missed it completely. The Kiwi strikes, and what a start it is. MI are up and running in their home stadium.

KKR 1/1 (0.4)

Quinton de Kock off the mark with a single, off his second ball. Trent Boult is swinging it back in towards the left-handers at the crease. 

MI 1/0 (0.2)

Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine open the batting for KKR. Trent Boult will open the batting. 'Duniya Hila Denge Hum' rings around the iconic Wankhede, as we prepare for another chapter between two of IPL's biggest teams. 

Five-time champions play three-time champions. Buckle in, folks!

MI have won 23 out of their 34 matches against KKR in IPL history, but the trend has swung in recent years. In their last six encounters, it is KKR who have won five matches. The men in purple won both times in IPL 2024 as well.

Sunil Narine is back and will be expected to open the batting with Quinton de Kock today. The South African spent many years at Mumbai Indians, and was part of their title-winning teams of 2019 and 2020.

Rohit Sharma will continue to be used as an impact subsitute by Mumbai Indians today. With them bowling first, Rohit will only come in as a batter in the second phase. 

Kolkata Knight Riders XI vs MI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy.

Sunil Narine comes in for Moeen Ali. Straight swap, no other changes.

Mumbai Indians XI vs KKR: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur.

Chinaman gem Vignesh is back! S Raju goes out, as does Mujeeb ur Rahman.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya wins the toss, and opts to bowl vs Kolkata Knight Riders! One debutant as well for MI, in the form of 23-year-old left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar. Will Jacks also returns to the MI lineup.

We are moments away from toss time at the Wankhede Stadium. Hardik Pandya is expected to get a hero's welcome from the crowd that booed him severely last year. Ajinkya Rahane, KKR captain, also hails from the same state.

MI Probable XII:

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, S Raju, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur.

KKR Probable XII:

Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.

In 10 of the 11 matches in IPL 2025, the captain who has won the toss has opted to bowl. With due always a possibility, expect the captain who wins the toss today to also bowl. Even more so on a batting-friendly track like the Wankhede.

Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer will wear purple today, but both have very good records at the Wankhede Stadium. Rahane averages 40+ in IPL in this stadium, while Venkatesh has even smashed an IPL century here.

Ahead of the IPL 2025 encounter, popular Bollywood actor Ananya Panday is performing at the Wankhede Stadium. This is the first match of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede, and it is getting a special welcome.

KKR supporter Ananya Pandey pic.twitter.com/DNdjpob6tk

— Venky Mama (@venkymama100) March 31, 2025

The Wankhede Stadium is expected to be an absolute belter. The stadium saw 200+ scores regularly, and should favour the mighty batters at the disposal of both teams. Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Quinton de Kock and Venkatesh Iyer, among others!

Is KKR the perfect team for Rohit to regain his batting form? Here's his record against the men in purple:

Matches: 34

Runs: 1,070

Ave: 39.62

SR: 128.14

Best: 109*

Rohit Sharma has had a terrible start to IPL 2025. He got out for a 4-ball duck against CSK in their first match, before managing only 8 in the second game against GT. Now back at the Wankhede, MI will be hoping that their talisman can find his feet again.

Remember, he was retained by them for a hefty Rs 16.30 crore ahead of the auction.

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced off 34 times in IPL history, with an overwhelming advantage for the men in blue. However, KKR won both the matches between these two sides in IPL 2024.

Matches: 34

MI Won: 23

KKR Won: 11

Spencer Johnson is the KKR player most at risk of losing his spot in the playing XI, with reports suggesting that either Moeen Ali will keep his spot, or South African express Anrich Nortje will enter the scheme of things.

Sunil Narine is almost certain to make a comeback.

Even if Mumbai Indians do not get Bumrah back for the KKR game, they could make more changes. Will Jacks may come in after a decent showing in the first game, while several fans would certainly love to see uncapped chinaman Vignesh Puthur given another go.

As per a viral video on social media, Jasprit Bumrah has resumed bowling at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. However, he doesn't seem to be with the squad yet, and as such, will almost certainly miss the match vs KKR.

Here's the video:

Bumrah has started bowling in NCA. Don't know when he will get the clearance but feeling better after watching this clip. pic.twitter.com/FTpnuVoJoW

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 30, 2025

Sunil Narine is expected to be back for KKR once again. In his absence, Moeen Ali stepped in admirably against RR, doing a fantastic job with the ball. As per several reports, Ali may retain his place, with Narine instead replacing Spencer Johnson in the playing XI.

If that happens, Andre Russell could be used as a third pacer by KKR.

Mumbai Indians have really felt the absence of their talisman Jasprit Bumrah this season. Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar haven't looked at their best yet, and without Bumrah, there seems to be a lack of cutting edge in the bowling. But is he fit?

Even MI's spin attack looks weak, and the franchise don't seem to have recovered from the withdrawal of Afghan mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar.

Mumbai Indians must be desperate for their first win in IPL 2025. MI and poor starts have become almost a trend at this point, but without Jasprit Bumrah, it is vital for them to get the wins rolling before it gets too late to recover.

Mumbai Indians are off to the worst-possible start in IPL 2025. They've lost both their games, against CSK and GT respectively. This means that, heading into today, they're the only team to not win a game so far this season.

A very good evening to the live coverage of IPL 2025, on NDTV Sports. It's a big one today, and I don't say that lightly. It's Mumbai Indians taking on Kolkata Knight Riders, at the Wankhede!