The 12th match of IPL 2025 is underway at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, where Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first, inviting KKR to bat. The decision was influenced by the pitch conditions and uncertainty over dew later in the match.
Hardik Pandya’s Take on Toss Decision
Speaking at the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya said that the Wankhede pitch looks good, and although there is uncertainty about dew, he wants to utilize the early swing available for bowlers. He also emphasized the need for his team to gain momentum and put up a strong performance.
Ajinkya Rahane’s Reaction
On the other hand, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane admitted that he also wanted to bowl first but was confused after assessing the pitch. He stated that losing the toss worked in KKR’s favor, as they were unsure whether to bat or bowl first.
Playing XIs: A Debut for Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have included a debutant in their playing XI, while KKR has made a change, bringing in Sunil Narine in place of Moeen Ali.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur
