Final result
Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: Ashwani Kumar
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 11–25 MIVenue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · Ashwani Kumar
Match preview & overview
Mumbai Indians cruise past Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede
Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on 31 March 2025. KKR won the toss, batted, and were bowled out for 116. Mumbai overhauled that total with only 2 wickets down. The match was settled well before the death overs; MI's powerplay of 55 runs for 1 wicket meant the chase never looked in doubt. Ashwani Kumar took the Player of the Match award after playing a key role in dismantling KKR's batting.
The margin of victory tells most of the story, but the phase-by-phase breakdown makes it even clearer. KKR lost 4 wickets in the powerplay for 41 runs, which left their middle order chasing respectability rather than a competitive total. They added 60 runs in the middle phase but lost another 5 wickets doing so, and the final three overs yielded only 15 runs. A score of 116 all out at a ground where the average first-innings score across 196 matches is 186 represented a significant shortfall.
MI's reply was controlled from the start. Fifty-five runs from the first six overs set the tone, and the middle phase produced 66 more for the loss of just 1 wicket. The chase was wrapped up without requiring the death overs at all, with KKR's bowlers unable to create any meaningful pressure on the Mumbai batting order.
Pitch report & venue insights
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — 196-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
196
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
171
Avg 2nd-innings score
56%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
73%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians lead the series 25–11 from 36 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians36
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026MI won by 6 wickets
2025MI won by 8 wickets
2024KKR won by 18 runs
2024KKR won by 24 runs
2023MI won by 5 wickets
2022KKR won by 52 runs
2022KKR won by 5 wickets
2021KKR won by 7 wickets
2021MI won by 10 runs
2020MI won by 8 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
KKR collapse in the powerplay proved decisive
Kolkata Knight Riders lost 4 wickets inside the first 6 overs, scoring just 41 runs. That early damage set the tone for the whole innings. They were all out for 116, well below Wankhede's average first-innings score of 186.
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MI's powerplay response was near-perfect
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Ashwani Kumar took the Player of the Match award
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MI's toss call to field first looked correct from the first over
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Head-to-head now stands at 25–11 in MI's favour across 36 meetings
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Wankhede's 55 per cent chase success rate means toss-winner markets may offer more context than outright result lines in Mumbai fixtures.
- KKR's powerplay record in this match (41 runs, 4 wickets) suggests top-wicket and powerplay markets could reflect genuine variance rather than form.
- Player of the Match markets may be worth considering given how individual performances like Ashwani Kumar's can swing a low-scoring T20.
- MI's strong home record in this head-to-head (25 wins from 36 meetings overall) could make total-runs markets more relevant than straight win-loss lines when the sides meet at Wankhede.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
What was the result of Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders on 31 March 2025?
Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. KKR were bowled out for 116, and MI reached the target with 2 wickets down, completing a straightforward chase.
Who won the Player of the Match award in MI vs KKR on 31 March 2025?
Ashwani Kumar was named Player of the Match. His contribution was central to Mumbai Indians restricting Kolkata Knight Riders to 116 all out.
What is the head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders?
Across 36 T20 meetings, Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head 25 wins to 11. There have been no no-results. MI have been particularly dominant at Wankhede, winning four of the last five meetings between the sides at that ground.
Where can UK fans watch IPL matches including Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or pick up a day pass through NOW TV. Matches typically take place in the evening Indian time, which translates to afternoon or early evening kick-off for UK viewers.
What is Wankhede Stadium's average first-innings score in T20 cricket?
Based on 196 matches played at Wankhede, the average first-innings score is 186. KKR's total of 116 was therefore well below par, which goes a long way to explaining why MI chased it down so comfortably.
What was KKR's form going into this match?
Kolkata Knight Riders came into this fixture having won their previous IPL game against Rajasthan Royals in 2025, but had lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore before that. Their record of three wins from their last five T20 matches suggested reasonable but not dominant form.
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Photo credits (3)
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source