Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Can MI Overcome Their Early Stumbles? Match Preview - IPL 2025, Match 12

Match Preview - IPL 2025, Match 12 Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders wo consecutive losses upfront for Mumbai Indians—what’s new about that anyway? They’ve had worse starts in the past and still gone on to win the IPL title. But this time, skipper Hardik Pandya and coach Mahela Jayawardene have bigger concerns than just early setbacks. As MI return to their stronghold, the Wankhede Stadium, they are met with several selection and performance issues ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday, March 31. MI’s Troubles: Questions Over Selections and Key Players One of MI’s most baffling decisions was dropping Vignesh Puthur for the second game, despite his brilliant three-wicket burst in the season opener against CSK. Additionally, Hardik Pandya’s surprising decision to bat lower than rookie Robin Minz against Gujarat Titans left many puzzled. MI’s key pacers, Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, are struggling to make an impact in the PowerPlay, having co...