Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Kolkata in IPL 2025

The Mumbai Indians secured their first victory of the Indian Premier League 2025 by defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets at Wankhede Stadium. Debutant Ashwani Kumar made a remarkable impact, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs and becoming the first Indian to achieve a four-for on his IPL debut, including dismissing key players like Ajinkya Rahane and Andre Russell. Kolkata struggled with their batting, collapsing to just 116 runs in 16.2 overs, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi being the top scorer at 26 runs. In response, Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 62 guided MI to a swift chase, completing the match in just 12.5 overs. Captain Hardik Pandya praised the team's strategic depth, highlighting Kumar's exceptional debut performance as crucial for their success. This win marks a turnaround for MI after starting the season with two losses.