KKR vs MI IPL 2025 Highlights: Defending champions KKR drop to bottom of IPL points table after MI’s 8-wicket win

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Mumbai Indians registered a dominant eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede, chasing down the 117-run target in just 12.5 overs with 43 balls to spare. Ryan Rickelton played a crucial role with a blistering 62 off 41 balls, anchoring the chase, while Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive 27 off 9 deliveries ensured a swift finish.

The star of the match, however, was Ashwani Kumar, who delivered a sensational spell of 4/24, dismantling KKR’s batting lineup and earning the MVP honors. Deepak Chahar also contributed with 2/19, while Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner kept the pressure on with crucial breakthroughs.

For KKR, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (26 off 16) and Ramandeep Singh (22 off 12) showed some resistance, but their efforts weren’t enough against MI’s lethal bowling attack. Andre Russell picked up two wickets, but MI’s batters chased the target with ease. This emphatic win solidifies MI’s strong start in the IPL.

Mumbai Indians inch closer to victory at the end of 12 overs, reaching 105/2 with a commanding run rate of 8.75. They now need just 12 runs from 48 balls, keeping complete control of the chase. Ryan Rickelton continues to anchor the innings with an impressive 61 off 40 balls, striking 4 fours and 5 sixes.

Suryakumar Yadav has made an impact as well, scoring 12 from just 5 balls, including a four and a six. Sunil Narine has been expensive, conceding 32 runs in his 3 overs, while Andre Russell remains KKR’s standout bowler with 2/19 in 2 overs.

At the end of the 10th over, MI are 89/1, with a current run rate of 8.90, needing 28 runs from 60 balls to win. Ryan Rickelton is in superb form, scoring 58 from 36 balls, including 4 fours and 5 sixes. Will Jacks has 15 from 14 balls, with a six to his name. Sunil Narine bowled his second over for 24 runs without a wicket, while Varun Chakravarthy continued to be economical, conceding just 12 runs from 3 overs. MI are in control, and KKR need quick breakthroughs to have any hope of stopping the chase.

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There was a slight lbw appeal, but it was quickly turned down. KKR opted for a review after a full delivery outside off from Narine, which spun back into Will Jacks, striking him on the front pad. However, there was a possibility of an inside edge, and replays showed the ball missed by a large margin. Meanwhile, Rickelton continues his fine form, having scored 33 runs off 24 balls with a strike rate of 137.50. He tapped a back-of-length delivery from Narine to deep point for a single, further adding to MI’s chase as he remains solid at the crease.

At the end of the sixth over, MI are 55/1 with a current run rate of 9.16, needing 62 runs from 84 balls. Ryan Rickelton has played a steady knock of 31 from 23 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, while Will Jacks has made an explosive start with 8 off 3 balls, including a six. Andre Russell picked up MI's first wicket, conceding 11 runs in his first over. Varun Chakravarthy bowled a tidy over, giving away just 2 runs without taking a wicket. MI are well-placed in the chase, and KKR need quick breakthroughs to stay in the game.

At the end of the fourth over, MI are 42/0 with a current run rate of 10.50, needing 75 runs from 96 balls. Ryan Rickelton has been explosive, scoring 28 from 18 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, while Rohit Sharma has 12 from 7 balls, with a six to his name. Harshit Rana has bowled 2 overs for 28 runs without a wicket, while Spencer Johnson has also bowled 2 overs, conceding 14 runs and keeping things tight. MI are cruising ahead, and KKR need wickets soon to slow down the chase and put pressure on the batters.

At the end of the second over, MI are 15/0 with a current run rate of 7.50 and need 102 runs from 108 balls. Rohit Sharma is on 12 off 7 balls, including a six, while Ryan Rickelton has just 1 from 6 balls. Harshit Rana conceded 14 runs in his over, while Spencer Johnson bowled a tight 1st over, giving away only 1 run. MI have made a solid start, but KKR will be looking to regroup and find breakthroughs to slow down the chase.

At the end of the first over, MI are 1/0 with a current run rate of 1.00 and require 116 runs from 114 balls. Ryan Rickelton is on 0 off 5 balls, while Rohit Sharma has 1 from 1. Spencer Johnson bowled a tight over, conceding just 1 run.

Mumbai Indians delivered a sensational bowling performance, setting the tone early as Boult dismissed Narine in the opening over. Chahar followed up by removing de Kock before debutant Ashwani Kumar stole the show. The young pacer displayed remarkable control and composure, claiming four wickets in a dream debut. Despite a couple of missed chances, MI were nearly flawless, especially with the ball.

For KKR, nothing went their way. Early wickets derailed them, and despite brief resistance from Rahane and Raghuvanshi, they couldn’t build momentum. Rinku, Ramandeep, and Pandey got starts but failed to stabilize the innings. MI is firmly in control!

At the end of 15 overs, KKR struggles at 101/9, with a run rate of 6.73. They managed seven runs but lost a wicket in the over. Spencer Johnson is on 1 off 2 balls, while Ramandeep Singh has 7 from 5, including a four. Puthur (2-0-21-1) and Santner (3-0-11-0) continue to apply pressure.

At the end of 14 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves in deep trouble at 94/8, struggling to build momentum. With a current run rate of 6.71, their batting lineup is hanging by a thread. Harshit Rana is at the crease with 4 off 7 balls, while Ramandeep Singh has just 1 from 2 deliveries. Mitchell Santner has been economical, conceding only 11 runs in his three overs.

Meanwhile, debutant Ashwani Kumar continues to shine, delivering a match-winning spell with figures of 3-0-24-4. KKR needs a miracle to stage a comeback from this precarious position.

Trapped on the back leg, and the finger goes up! KKR’s struggles at Wankhede continue. It looked adjacent, but Russell reviews—because why not? The ball, delivered on a back-of-a-length on middle and off, grips the surface and spins just enough to beat Russell’s outside edge. Struck flush on the back leg, he hopes for a reprieve. Ball Tracking, however, reveals a twist—the ball would have bounced over leg stump! A dramatic moment in the game, full of tension and disbelief. The match takes another turn, keeping the excitement alive in this gripping contest at Wankhede!

Ashwani Kumar strikes again, making his IPL debut even more memorable! The young Punjab pacer gets his second wicket, dismissing Rinku Singh. Rinku, looking to accelerate, attempted a big shot but only managed to find Naman Dhir in the deep. A well-judged catch by Dhir ends Rinku’s innings at 17 off 14 balls, which included a four and a six. Ashwani celebrates as his dream debut continues to impress. His accuracy and discipline have paid off, putting his team in a strong position. A crucial breakthrough, and Ashwani looks unstoppable in his first-ever IPL outing!

After eight overs, KKR struggle at 59/5, with a run rate of 7.37. Rinku Singh, on 10 off 8 balls with a six, and Manish Pandey, 7 off 3 with a six, are trying to rebuild. Vignesh Puthur conceded 14 runs in his single over, while Hardik Pandya took a crucial wicket, allowing just 4 runs in his over. KKR's innings hangs in the balance.