Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Ashwani Kumar (MI)
Match Summary
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: 116 all out (16.2 overs)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 26 (16)
- Manish Pandey – 19 (13)
- Rinku Singh – 17 (14)
- Ashwani Kumar (MI) – 3-0-24-4
- Deepak Chahar (MI) – 2-0-19-2
Mumbai Indians Innings: 121/2 (12.5 overs)
- Ryan Rickelton – 62* (41)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 24* (15)
- Rohit Sharma – 13 (11)
- Andre Russell (KKR) – 1/19 (2 overs)
Key Highlights
- Ashwani Kumar’s stunning debut: 4 wickets for 24 runs, dismantling KKR’s batting lineup.
- KKR’s batting collapse: Bowled out for just 116 runs in 16.2 overs.
- Rickelton’s match-winning knock: 62* off 41 balls, anchoring MI’s chase.
- Quick chase: MI won with 7.1 overs to spare.
Post-Match Reactions
- Hardik Pandya (MI Captain): “Great team effort. Ashwani Kumar’s performance was outstanding.”
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain): “We didn’t bat well. Need to learn from this and move forward.”
- Ashwani Kumar (Player of the Match): “Happy to contribute. Thanks to MI for the opportunity.”
In the 12th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This win marked MI’s first triumph of the season, breaking their two-match losing streak.
Match Summary:
- Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: KKR were bowled out for 116 in 16.2 overs.
- Mumbai Indians Innings: MI chased down the target, scoring 121/2 in 12.5 overs.
- Result: Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Ashwani Kumar (MI)
First Innings: Kolkata Knight Riders
After being put into bat, KKR struggled against MI’s disciplined bowling attack. Debutant left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar made an immediate impact, dismissing KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane for 11 and later claiming the wickets of Rinku Singh (17), Manish Pandey (19), and Andre Russell (5), finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 24 in his 3 overs. Deepak Chahar also contributed significantly, taking 2 wickets for 19 runs in his 2 overs. KKR’s top scorer was Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who managed 26 runs off 16 balls. The team was eventually all out for 116 in 16.2 overs.
Second Innings: Mumbai Indians
In response, MI’s opening pair provided a solid foundation. Rohit Sharma scored 13 runs before being dismissed by Andre Russell. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Rickelton anchored the chase with an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls, showcasing his ability to handle the moving ball effectively. Suryakumar Yadav added the finishing touches, remaining not out with a quick 24 off 15 balls, including a six to seal the victory in style. MI reached the target in just 12.5 overs, finishing at 121/2.
Post-Match Reactions:
- Ashwani Kumar (Player of the Match): Expressed gratitude for the opportunity and aimed to make his native place in Mohali district proud.
- Hardik Pandya (MI Captain): Praised the collective team effort and highlighted the scouting team’s role in identifying talents like Ashwani Kumar.
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain): Acknowledged the team’s batting failure and emphasized the need to learn quickly from the defeat.
This victory not only provided MI with their first points of the season but also showcased the depth and potential of their squad, particularly with the emergence of Ashwani Kumar as a promising talent.
