IPL 2025 MI vs KKR: Probable Playing XIs and Key Players to Watch
[Last Updated: March 30, 2025, 18:47 IST]
IPL 2025 is underway, and the Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial match. Here's a breakdown of the probable playing XIs and key players to watch.
KKR's Return and MI's Need for Confidence
MI desperately needs a win to get back on track after consecutive losses. They're welcoming Ajinkya Rahane to the team, and a victory against KKR would be a significant confidence boost. KKR, on the other hand, will look to continue their momentum.
MI's Likely Playing 11
MI has faced challenges early in the season, but history favors them against KKR at Wankhede Stadium. Here's their probable lineup:
Mumbai Indians Probable Playing 11:
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Vignesh Puthur
Impact Player Options:
- Robin Minz
- Ashwani Kumar
- Raj Bawa
- Corbin Bosch
- Satyanarayana Raju
Key Changes & Strategy:
- Mujeeb ur Rahman Out: MI might drop Mujeeb ur Rahman to strengthen the batting and add pace.
- Vignesh Puthur Returns: After a noticeable absence, Vignesh Puthur is likely to return to the squad.
KKR's Probable Playing 11
KKR has faced setbacks, but a crucial return is expected.
KKR's Likely Playing 11:
- Quintion de Kock (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Angkush Raghuvanshi
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Anrich Nortje
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player Options:
- Vaibhaw Arora
- Spencer Johnson
- Manish Pandey
- Anukul Roy
- Luvnith Sisodia
Key Changes & Strategy:
- Sunil Narine Returns: A significant boost for KKR, Sunil Narine is expected to replace Moeen Ali.
- Anrich Nortje In: Anrich Nortje is likely to replace Spencer Johnson, hoping to provide more pace.
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