The Indian Premier League 2026 continues with an exciting clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This is the 2nd match of the tournament, set to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The game will start at 7:30 PM local time, with fans expecting thrilling batting, sharp bowling, and plenty of high-pressure moments. With both teams eager to make a strong start in the season, this match promises to be a must-watch for cricket enthusiasts.
MI vs KKR Match Details
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Detail |
Information |
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Match |
MI vs KKR • 2nd Match |
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Series |
Indian Premier League 2026 |
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Date |
29 March 2026 |
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Time |
7:30 PM LOCAL, 2:00 PM GMT, 7:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET |
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Venue |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
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Live Streaming and Broadcast |
JioHotstar, Star Sports Network |
MI vs KKR Toss History and Match Details
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Match |
Series |
Date |
Time (Local / GMT / PT / ET) |
Toss Winner |
Toss Decision |
Venue |
Result |
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MI vs KKR • 12th Match |
IPL 2025 |
March 31 |
7:30 PM / 2:00 PM / 7:00 AM / 10:00 AM |
Mumbai Indians |
Bowl |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Mumbai Indians won by 8 wkts |
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MI vs KKR • 51st Match |
IPL 2024 |
May 3 |
7:30 PM / 2:00 PM / 7:00 AM / 10:00 AM |
Mumbai Indians |
Bowl |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 24 runs |
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KKR vs MI • 60th Match |
IPL 2024 |
May 11 |
7:30 PM / 2:00 PM / 7:00 AM / 10:00 AM |
Mumbai Indians |
Bowl |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 18 runs (rain-shortened) |
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MI vs KKR • 22nd Match |
IPL 2023 |
April 16 |
3:30 PM / 10:00 AM / 3:00 AM / 6:00 AM |
Mumbai Indians |
Bowl |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Mumbai Indians won by 5 wkts |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
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Team |
Last 5 Matches Form |
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Mumbai Indians |
L W L W L |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
L NR L W W |
MI vs KKR Overall Toss Records
Both teams have a close toss record, with KKR having a slight edge over Mumbai Indians. The toss can be important, as teams often prefer to bowl first and chase, especially in conditions like Wankhede Stadium.
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Total Matches |
MI Wins |
KKR Wins |
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35 |
16 |
19 |
MI vs KKR Head to Head Records
In head-to-head clashes, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 35 times in IPL history. Kolkata Knight Riders have dominated this rivalry with 24 wins, while Mumbai Indians have managed 11 victories. Both teams have never had a no-result game, showing consistent match outcomes between them. In terms of scoring, Mumbai Indians hold the highest team total of 232, while KKR’s best is 210. However, MI also have the lowest score of 67 compared to KKR’s 108, highlighting some inconsistent performances in this rivalry. Overall, KKR have had the upper hand, but Mumbai Indians will look to improve their record, especially while playing at home.
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Statistic |
Mumbai Indians |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
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Matches Played |
35 |
35 |
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Won |
11 |
24 |
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Lost |
24 |
11 |
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No Result |
0 |
0 |
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Highest Score |
232 |
210 |
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Lowest Score |
67 |
108 |
Read Also:- MI vs KKR Match Prediction
MI vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani.
MI vs KKR Today’s Match Toss Winner
For today’s IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, our prediction suggests that Mumbai Indians will win the toss and choose to bowl first. At the Wankhede Stadium, chasing teams often have an advantage due to the batting-friendly pitch and the impact of dew in the second innings. By opting to bowl first, Mumbai Indians can take early wickets with the new ball and then use their strong batting lineup to comfortably chase down the target. This decision could play a key role in shaping the outcome of what promises to be an exciting match.
Toss Winner:- Mumbai Indians
MI vs KKRMatch Winner
For today’s IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, both teams look strong with well-balanced batting and bowling lineups. Mumbai Indians will be playing at their home ground, Wankhede Stadium, which gives them a slight advantage with familiar conditions and crowd support. However, historically, Mumbai Indians have struggled to win their opening match in IPL seasons. That said, this could be the year things change. With a solid squad and home conditions in their favor, Mumbai Indians have a great chance to break this trend and start their IPL 2026 campaign with a win.
