MI vs KKR Prediction 31.03.2025

Prediction:

Mumbai Indians (MI) enter as slight favorites against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Wankhede, leveraging home advantage and deeper batting. However, KKR’s explosive middle order (Russell/Rinku) and spin options make them dangerous. High-scoring contest likely.

Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 Matches):

• MI Wins: 3

• KKR Wins: 2

• Avg. 1st Innings Score (MI): 182

• Avg. 1st Innings Score (KKR): 175

• Top MI Batter: Suryakumar Yadav (Avg. 44 vs KKR, SR 148)

• Top KKR Batter: Andre Russell (Avg. 35 vs MI, SR 182)

• Best MI Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah (8 wickets in last 5 H2H, Econ 6.8)

• Best KKR Bowler: Sunil Narine (6 wickets in last 5 H2H, Econ 7.2)

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):

• MI: 3W, 2L

• KKR: 2W, 3L

Key Players to Watch:

• MI: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah

• KKR: Andre Russell, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine

Pitch & Conditions (Wankhede Stadium):

• Avg. Score (2024 IPL): 185

• Pitch Type: Batting-friendly, pace-heavy powerplays

• Weather: Humid, dew factor in second innings

Betting Odds (Approx.):

• MI Win: 1.80

• KKR Win: 2.05

• Top MI Batter: Suryakumar Yadav (3.50)

• Top KKR Batter: Andre Russell (4.00)

Betting Recommendations:

1. Match Winner: MI (1.80) – Stronger death bowling (Bumrah/Coetzee).

2. Top Team Batsman (KKR): Andre Russell (4.00) – Matchup vs MI pacers.

3. Total Match 6s Over 12.5 – Wankhede’s short boundaries.

4. Player Performance (Sunil Narine Over 1.5 Wickets) – MI’s RH-heavy lineup.

Final Verdict:

MI to win a high-scoring game, with Russell and Bumrah as differential picks. Target 6s markets and Narine’s overs for value.

Key Stats Insight:

• KKR lost 4 of last 5 at Wankhede.

• MI chased 190+ in 3 of last 5 H2Hs.

• Russell averages 52 vs MI in wins since 2023.