Updated March 31st 2025, 16:14 IST
Mumbai Indians are all set to face off against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match on 31st March 2025. This is a high profile match as both of these teams are former champions of the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders winning in 2024. Mumbai Indians on the other hand are five time champions as compared to KKR's three. Ahead of the clash, X's AI bot Grok predicted the winner of the clash as it too joined in the IPL fever.
Ahead of the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, Elon Musk run social media platform X's Ai bot Grok was asked on who it thought would win the match between the two former champions.
According to Grok, the match would be tough for both teams with Mumbai having a slight edge over the three time champions.
“On March 31, 2025, the IPL match at Wankhede Stadium pits Mumbai Indians (MI) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Historically, MI lead 23-11 against KKR, with a 9-2 record at home, though KKR won there in 2024. MI have lost their first two IPL 2025 games, struggling with batting and bowling (Bumrah’s return uncertain), while KKR, the defending champs, have one win and one loss, boosted by Quinton de Kock’s form and Sunil Narine’s return. Momentum slightly favors KKR, but MI’s home advantage and desperation could tip the scales. Wankhede favors teams batting second due to dew. I’d give MI a 55-45 edge if they chase, especially if Bumrah plays. It’s close, but MI might edge it,” said Grok as it predicted the winner of Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Mumbai Indians who were once a dominant force in the IPL have not been looking anything like their former self since the 2024 season. Mumbai Indians handed the captaincy of the team to Hardik Pandya in 2024. In the first season under Pandya, MI finished at the bottom of the table with only four wins to their name. R
The 2025 season has started in similar fashion for the Mumbai based franchise as they have two losses in two matches and are yet to win a single game.
Published March 31st 2025, 16:14 IST