The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 witnessed another thrilling encounter as Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 11. Fans were treated to an intense battle between two of the most successful franchises in IPL history. Let’s take a closer look at the key highlights of this exciting match.
Match Summary
- Match: MI vs KKR, IPL 2025, Match 11
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date: April 10, 2025
- Result: Mumbai Indians won by 5 wickets
Toss and Team Changes
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat first. Both teams made strategic changes in their playing XI to strengthen their lineup. Mumbai Indians introduced Tim David as a key inclusion, while KKR brought in Andre Russell to enhance their squad.
KKR’s Innings: Strong Start but Middle-Order Collapse
Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders got off to a flying start with Jason Roy scoring a quickfire 62 off 38 balls. However, Mumbai Indians’ bowlers made a strong comeback, with Jasprit Bumrah dismantling the middle order.
- Top Performers for KKR:
- Jason Roy – 62 off 38 balls
- Shreyas Iyer – 45 off 32 balls
- Jasprit Bumrah – 3 wickets for 28 runs
KKR finished their innings at 172/7 in 20 overs.
MI’s Chase: A Nail-Biting Finish
In response, Mumbai Indians started their chase with confidence, as Ishan Kishan played a crucial knock of 58 off 41 balls. However, KKR bowlers fought back, picking up quick wickets to keep the game in balance. The match came down to the final overs, with Hardik Pandya leading MI’s charge in the death overs.
- Top Performers for MI:
- Ishan Kishan – 58 off 41 balls
- Suryakumar Yadav – 47 off 29 balls
- Sunil Narine – 2 wickets for 30 runs
Mumbai Indians reached the target with 3 balls to spare, securing a thrilling victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.
Player of the Match
Ishan Kishan was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, scoring 58 runs under pressure. His contribution played a crucial role in his team’s victory.
Points Table Update
With this win, Mumbai Indians moved up to the third position in the IPL 2025 points table, strengthening their position for playoff contention.
What’s Next?
Both teams will look to build on their performance as they prepare for their upcoming matches in IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next game, while KKR will take on Chennai Super Kings.