MI vs KKR Playing XI: Predicted Lineups, Key Impact Players, and Batting Order for IPL 2025 Clash
Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 12 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
MI has struggled at the start of the season, sitting at the bottom of the points table after losing both of their matches, including a recent defeat to Gujarat Titans. Hardik Pandya’s side will be eager to secure their first win at home.
Meanwhile, defending champions KKR have had a mixed start, winning one match and losing another. However, they come into this game with momentum, having defeated Rajasthan Royals convincingly by eight wickets.
MI vs KKR: Expected Playing XI & Key Changes
Mumbai Indians Expected Playing XI
MI may make two crucial changes, bringing in Will Jacks for Naman Dhir and dropping Mujeeb Ur Rahman to accommodate the overseas player limit.
Predicted XI:
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Robin Minz
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Satyanarayana Raju
Impact Players: Vignesh Puthur, Naman Dhir, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch
MI Batting Order:
- Openers: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton
- No.3: Will Jacks
- Middle-order: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir
- Lower-order: Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju, Vignesh Puthur (likely Impact Player)
Kolkata Knight Riders Expected Playing XI
KKR may make one change depending on Sunil Narine’s availability. Narine missed the previous match due to illness, with Moeen Ali stepping in. However, Narine’s explosive batting makes him a preferred choice if fit.
Predicted XI:
- Sunil Narine
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Spencer Johnson
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakravarthy
Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia
KKR Batting Order:
- Openers: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk)
- No.3: Ajinkya Rahane
- Middle-order: Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (likely Impact Player), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh
- Lower-order: Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy
This highly anticipated MI vs KKR clash will be a crucial game for both sides as MI aims for redemption, while KKR looks to maintain momentum.
