IPL 2025: Match 11 – MI Thrash KKR by 8 Wickets in Mumbai Win at Wankhede
Mumbai, April 1, 2025 – Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a commanding performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 11th match of IPL 2025, securing a dominant 8-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR struggled to put up a competitive total, and MI chased down the target with ease, thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s brilliant knock.
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Match Summary
• Match: KKR vs MI, Match 11, IPL 2025
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Toss: MI won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: MI won by 8 wickets
• Man of the Match: Ryan Rickelton
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KKR Batting Performance
Kolkata Knight Riders had a disastrous start, losing both openers within the first two overs. While Angkrish Raghuvanshi (26 off 16) and Rinku Singh (17 off 14) tried to steady the innings, the team kept losing wickets at regular intervals. MI’s bowlers, led by Ashwani Kumar and Deepak Chahar, dismantled KKR’s lineup, restricting them to just 116 runs in 16.2 overs.
Key Performances (KKR)
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 26 runs (16 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
• Rinku Singh – 17 runs (14 balls, 1 four, 1 six)
• Manish Pandey – 19 runs (14 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
• Andre Russell – 5 runs (11 balls, 1 four)
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KKR Innings Summary
• Total: 116/10 in 16.2 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 1/1, 2/2, 25/3, 41/4, 45/5, 74/6, 80/7, 88/8, 99/9, 116/10
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MI Bowling Performance
Mumbai Indians’ bowlers dominated the game from the start, with Ashwani Kumar picking up four key wickets. Deepak Chahar and Mitchell Santner also played crucial roles in dismantling KKR’s batting lineup.
Key Bowling Figures (MI)
• Ashwani Kumar: 3.0 overs, 18 runs, 4 wickets (Economy: 6.00)
• Deepak Chahar: 3.2 overs, 21 runs, 2 wickets (Economy: 6.30)
• Mitchell Santner: 3.0 overs, 24 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 8.00)
• Vignesh Puthur: 2.0 overs, 12 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 6.00)
MI Chase: Ryan Rickelton’s Match-Winning Knock
Chasing a modest target of 117, Mumbai Indians cruised to victory in just 12.5 overs. Ryan Rickelton was the star of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls. Suryakumar Yadav finished things off in style with a quickfire 27 off just 9 deliveries.
Key Performances (MI)
• Ryan Rickelton – 62* runs (41 balls, 4 fours, 5 sixes)
• Rohit Sharma – 13 runs (12 balls, 1 six)
• Will Jacks – 16 runs (17 balls, 1 six)
• Suryakumar Yadav – 27* runs (9 balls, 3 fours, 2 sixes)
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MI Innings Summary
• Total: 121/2 in 12.5 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 46/1, 91/2
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KKR Bowling Performance
Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowlers had a tough time defending their low total. Andre Russell was the only bowler who managed to pick up wickets, dismissing both Rohit Sharma and Will Jacks.
Key Bowling Figures (KKR)
• Andre Russell: 3.0 overs, 28 runs, 2 wickets (Economy: 9.33)
• Harshit Rana: 2.0 overs, 17 runs, 0 wickets (Economy: 8.50)
• Varun Chakaravarthy: 3.0 overs, 27 runs, 0 wickets (Economy: 9.00)
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Conclusion
Mumbai Indians’ dominant performance with both bat and ball ensured a one-sided victory over KKR. Ashwani Kumar’s four-wicket haul dismantled KKR’s batting lineup, while Ryan Rickelton’s brilliant 62* sealed the chase comfortably. With this win, MI continues their strong run in IPL 2025, while KKR needs to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.
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