IPL 2026 is right around the corner, and thus, the fans' excitement has increased nine times nine. With 5 titles in their cupboard and being recognised as one of the most successful IPL teams ever, the last few years have not been a cakewalk for the team. Lots of debates on captaincy, retention, and releases have seen them not being in finals since 2020, but that has not definitely dimmed a bit of enthusiasm for MI Paltan.
This year, with the reclamation of Rohit Sharma and the likes of the T20 champions Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Surya Kumar Yadav, and Tilak Verma, who had notable performances in the tournament, the MI squad looks strong. With a few clever picks in the auction of overseas ike Quinton De Kock, Rutherford, Santner, and Will Jacks, the team looks balanced. They also have a very good domestic inclusion, making the fans speculative of yet another good season ahead.
MI is going to play their season opener against arch-rivals Kolkata Knight Riders, against whom they have a remarkable head-to-head record, on March 29 at Wankhede Stadium.
MI IPL 2026 First Phase Schedule
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time |
Opponent |
|
29th March 2026 |
Match 2 |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
7.30 pm |
|
|
4th April 2026 |
Match 9 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
3.30 pm |
|
|
7th April 2026 |
Match 13 |
Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
7.30 pm |
|
|
12th April 2026 |
Match 18 |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
7.30 pm |
MI's IPL win record at Wankhede Stadium
The Mumbai Indians have a remarkable home record at Wankhede. Amongst the 92 matches played, they have won 90 matches.
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Most IPL runs for MI at Wankhede Stadium
Rohit Sharma, the former Mumbai Indians captain, has the most runs for the franchise in this venue. He has 2451 runs playing 87 matches at an average of 33.57 and a strike rate of almost 138.
Sanath Jayasuriya has the highest run individually at Wankhede of 114* off 48 balls against CSK on May 14, 2008.
Most IPL wickets for Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Mumbai Indians former star player Lasith Malinga has the most wickets of 68 in 43 matches played at an economy rate of 7. Harbhajan Singh has the best bowling figures in Wankhede of 5/18 against CSK in the year 2011.
MI's IPL win record against every team at Wankhede Stadium
|
Opposition |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
Tied |
|
Kolkata Knight Riders |
12 |
10 |
2 |
0 |
|
Delhi Capitals |
11 |
8 |
3 |
0 |
|
Chennai Super Kings |
13 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
|
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
12 |
8 |
4 |
0 |
|
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
9 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
|
Punjab Kings |
10 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
|
Rajasthan Royals |
9 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
|
Gujarat Titans |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
Lucknow Super Giants |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
As IPL 2026 begins, Mumbai Indians will aim to make Wankhede their stronghold again. With a balanced squad, fans can expect exciting matches and strong performances this season.
