Mon Mar 31 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Mumbai Indians Stumble Against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 Clash
**Mumbai, India** – The Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered a setback in their IPL 2025 campaign today, struggling against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After losing the toss, KKR batted first, but their start was shaky. At the 10.3 over mark, KKR had reached 76/6, with Manish Pandey and Andre Russell at the crease.
KKR’s powerplay was particularly disastrous, losing four wickets. Trent Boult dismissed Sunil Narine for a duck, while Deepak Chahar removed Quinton de Kock (1). Ashwini Kumar, making his IPL debut, bowled out captain Ajinkya Rahane, and Chahar later dismissed Venkatesh Iyer (3).
The match marks a significant struggle for MI, who have already lost to Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans this season. KKR, the defending champions, lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore but bounced back with a convincing win against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Sunil Narine returned to the KKR lineup after injury, while MI fielded debutant Ashwini Kumar alongside Will Jacks and Vignesh Puthur. Rohit Sharma was named as an impact player for MI.
The two teams have a long history, having faced each other 34 times in the IPL, with MI holding a commanding 23-11 win record. Last season, KKR secured a 24-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium, their first win there in 12 years. This match promises a close contest as the teams battle for crucial points in the tournament.
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