MI vs KKR Playing 11 Predictions: From Hardik Pandya & Rohit Sharma to Quinton de Kock & Venkatesh Iyer, check all players

As the Mumbai Indians (MI) host the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (March 31), all eyes are on both teams as they face off in what promises to be an exciting encounter.

MI, struggling with a 0-2 start to the season, will be hoping to secure their first win in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, KKR, the defending champions, are brimming with confidence after a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals.

With both teams dealing with their share of injuries and form concerns, here’s a look at the likely playing XIs for the match and key predictions for your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

IPL 2025 MI vs KKR Playing 11 Team

Mumbai Indians (MI) Players:

1. Rohit Sharma
   
   
2. Ryan Rickelton (wk)
   
   
3. Will Jacks
   
   
4. Suryakumar Yadav
   
   
5. Tilak Varma
   
   
6. Hardik Pandya (c)
   
   
7. Naman Dhir
   
   
8. Mitchell Santner
   
   
9. Deepak Chahar
   
   
10. Trent Boult
    
    
11. Vignesh Puthur
    
    

Impact Player: Satyanarayana Raju

MI have had a rough start this season, and with Jasprit Bumrah still sidelined due to injury, they will rely on the likes of Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar to lead their bowling attack.

Rohit Sharma's inconsistency with the bat will need to be addressed quickly, while Hardik Pandya will look to lead from the front and contribute with both bat and ball. The inclusion of Will Jacks provides MI with more firepower in the middle order.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 Players

1. Quinton de Kock (wk)
   
   
2. Venkatesh Iyer
   
   
3. Ajinkya Rahane (c)
   
   
4. Rinku Singh
   
   
5. Andre Russell
   
   
6. Ramandeep Singh
   
   
7. Sunil Narine
   
   
8. Spencer Johnson
   
   
9. Vaibhav Arora
   
   
10. Harshit Rana
    
    
11. Varun Chakaravarthy
    
    

Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

KKR will look to their experienced players like Ajinkya Rahane and Andre Russell to guide them through this crucial match. Quinton de Kock’s brilliant knock in the previous match will keep him in the spotlight, while Sunil Narine’s return will add stability to their spin department. Spencer Johnson and Vaibhav Arora will need to find their rhythm with the ball, as they have been slightly expensive in previous outings.

Key Players to Watch in MI vs KKR IPL 2025

• Hardik Pandya vs Andre Russell – Both all-rounders will play key roles with bat and ball. A clash between the two will be crucial in determining the outcome of this match.
  
  
• Suryakumar Yadav vs Sunil Narine – Narine’s mystery spin could pose problems for Suryakumar, especially if he is able to control the middle overs.
  
  
• Trent Boult vs Rinku Singh – Boult’s left-arm pace could trouble the hard-hitting Rinku Singh, especially during the powerplay overs.
  
  

MI will be eager to turn their season around in front of their home crowd, but KKR’s all-around strength and form from their last match make them slight favorites.

If MI's top order, led by Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, can fire, they have the firepower to challenge KKR.

Both teams are dealing with challenges, but KKR’s current form and the return of Sunil Narine give them a slight edge. However, MI's strength at home and the leadership of Hardik Pandya could turn things around for them.