Mumbai Indians finally got their IPL 2025 campaign off the ground in style—with an eight-wicket thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. That sluggish start to the season is well and truly behind them now.
The real highlight of the evening, though, was two-fold. Debutant Ashwani Kumar bowled a sensational spell that left KKR reeling.
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And Suryakumar Yadav made history by crossing that magical 8,000-run mark in T20 cricket. What a landmark achievement—and a fitting one, given his status as one of the format’s most feared batters.
That win not only boosts MI’s morale but keeps their playoff hopes very much alive. And it was a result that was never really in doubt after KKR’s batting line-up struggled from the word go.
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Sent in to bat first, Kolkata Knight Riders just couldn’t get going. MI’s bowlers, led by the impressive young Ashwani Kumar, kept the pressure on from the very start.
KKR’s innings never really took off, and they were bundled out for a modest 116. Ashwani was the pick of the bowlers, claiming four wickets for just 24 runs.
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The lack of partnerships and failure to counter MI’s bowling attack proved costly for KKR. Their batters just couldn’t capitalize on the powerplay or the middle overs. Chasing 117, MI’s top order ensured there were no hiccups.
Ryan Rickelton played a solid knock, scoring a fluent fifty that set the foundation for an easy chase.
But the moment of the night belonged to Suryakumar Yadav. With his trademark swagger, SKY guided MI home while reaching that historic milestone.
He fittingly brought up the milestone with a classy boundary, before sealing the match with a towering six. It was a perfect way to remind the world why he remains one of the most—dare I say it—dangerous batters in the format.
While MI’s batting delivered, the real talking point was Ashwani Kumar’s dream debut. The young pacer bowled with precision and confidence, making life difficult for KKR’s batters.
His ability to swing the ball and pick crucial wickets at key moments suggests MI might just have unearthed another gem.
That addition gives MI a potent combination that could prove crucial in the later stages of the tournament.
After a rough start, MI finally found their rhythm—and this victory might just be the turning point they needed. With key players stepping up and a balanced squad at their disposal, MI will look to build on that momentum in the coming matches.
KKR, on the other hand, will need to reassess their approach—particularly their batting strategy—if they hope to bounce back in the tournament.
With this crucial win, MI have not only opened their account in IPL 2025 but sent a strong message to their rivals.
Meanwhile, social media was abuzz with fans speculating on who Shah Rukh Khan might have a word with after this defeat—Sunil Narine or Quinton de Kock. The debate raged on as KKR’s batting collapse raised serious concerns about their approach.
If Ashwani Kumar continues to shine and Suryakumar Yadav maintains his golden touch, MI could very well be on their way to yet another deep run in the tournament.
