Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 2 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, March 29. Indian fans can catch this match live on Star Sports Network on TV and stream it on JioHotstar.
First ball at 7:30 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai; toss at 7:00 PM IST.
MI open at home under Hardik Pandya, while IPL 2024 champions KKR arrive with Ajinkya Rahane leading the side. KKR holds a 3-2 edge from the last five meetings.
From India, the USA, the UK, or Australia, all TV channels, streaming platforms, and match details are right here.
MI vs KKR Match 2 IPL 2026: Date, Time, and Venue Details
Every key detail about the match before the toss.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | TATA Indian Premier League 2026 (19th Edition) |
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Match 2) |
| Date | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Match Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Format | Men’s T20 (Night Match) |
| On-Field Umpires | Saidarshan Kumar, Anish Sahasrabudhe |
| Third Umpire | Nitin Menon |
MI vs KKR on Star Sports: TV Channels and Broadcast Details
No subscription needed. Star Sports covers the full IPL 2026 season across eight language feeds.
If your DTH or cable connection is active, you are already set. No app, no login, nothing extra to pay. Star Sports broadcasts all 84 IPL 2026 matches live. The feeds are split across multiple channels depending on your provider.
Providers carrying Star Sports: Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, D2H, DEN Networks, and regional cable operators.
| Channel | Language |
|---|---|
| Star Sports 1 SD and HD | English |
| Star Sports 1 Hindi SD and HD | Hindi |
| Star Sports 1 Marathi SD and HD | Marathi |
| Star Sports 1 Tamil SD and HD | Tamil |
| Star Sports 1 Telugu SD and HD | Telugu |
| Star Sports 1 Kannada | Kannada |
| Star Sports 2 SD and HD | English |
| Star Sports Select 1 and 2 | English |
All India Radio provides ball-by-ball commentary for fans who prefer audio coverage.
MI vs KKR Live Streaming on JioHotstar: Plans and How to Watch
Free IPL streaming ended after 2024. JioHotstar holds all online rights for all 84 matches this season. Direct plans start at Rs 79 per month. Before buying anything, check your current telecom plan.
Jio prepaid recharges from Rs 349 already bundle three months of JioHotstar access, covering the full season through May 31. Airtel, Vi, and BSNL also include JioHotstar on select plans.
Five steps to get to the live match:
- Recharge with a bundled telecom plan or buy a direct subscription at jiostar.com
- Download the JioHotstar app from the Play Store or App Store
- Log in with your registered mobile number
- Open Sports, then Cricket, then TATA IPL 2026
- Tap the live match and select your commentary language
JioHotstar works on Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, and JioFiber or AirFiber set-top boxes. Full replays and highlights are available after every game. HD streaming needs at least 5 Mbps, and 4K needs at least 15 Mbps.
MI vs KKR Live Streaming: International TV Channels and Apps
Every major region has an official broadcaster for IPL 2026.
Streaming costs vary by region. Australia offers a free trial option, UK viewers can pick up a day pass for casual watching, and North America runs through Willow TV across multiple cable providers.
| Country or Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Foxtel | Kayo Sports | 7-day free trial, no lock-in |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App, Amazon Prime Add-on | $9.99/month on Prime; also on DISH, Sling TV, DirecTV, Xfinity, Spectrum, Fubo |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event | Sky Go, NOW TV | Day pass £7.99 / Week £14.99 / Month £33.99 |
| Middle East and North Africa | CricLife | BeIN Connect | BeIN Sports subscription required |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go NZ, NOW App | YuppTV also available |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv | DStv subscription required |
Fans in regions without a dedicated deal can check ICC.tv for worldwide access.
MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
KKR holds the edge, winning three of the last five meetings between these sides.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | MI won by 8 wickets (43 balls remaining) |
| 11 May 2024 | KKR won by 18 runs |
| 03 May 2024 | KKR won by 24 runs |
| 16 Apr 2023 | MI won by 5 wickets (14 balls remaining) |
| 09 May 2022 | KKR won by 52 runs |
MI vs KKR Match 2 IPL 2026: Key Players And Recent Form
Wankhede suits the big hitters. Both teams have plenty of them.
Suryakumar Yadav’s recent numbers are in a different bracket entirely. Bumrah and Boult give MI the most threatening new-ball combination in the competition.
KKR will look to counter through Varun Chakravarthy’s spin and Vaibhav Arora’s pace in the back end. Stats below are based on each player’s last ten matches.
Top Batters In Recent Form
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 10 | 478 | 79.67 | 179.02 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 10 | 362 | 40.22 | 151.46 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 10 | 305 | 38.13 | 144.54 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | 9 | 222 | 31.71 | 138.75 |
Top Bowlers In Recent Form
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 10 | 17 | 6.18 | 13.88 |
| Trent Boult | MI | 10 | 17 | 8.68 | 13.29 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 10 | 14 | 7.97 | 16.71 |
| Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 10 | 14 | 10.00 | 15.21 |
MI vs KKR Probable Playing XI For Match 2 IPL 2026
Full squads are confirmed. Playing XI will be announced at the toss at 7:00 PM IST.
Mumbai Indians Squad
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Sunil Narine, Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani, Umran Malik
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Conclusion: MI vs KKR Match 2 on March 29: Star Sports And JioHotstar Coverage
Match 2 of IPL 2026 is at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, March 29. Toss at 7:00 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM IST.
Star Sports airs the full TV broadcast in eight languages, with no extra charge for existing DTH or cable subscribers. JioHotstar handles all online streaming this season, with direct plans starting at Rs 79 per month or bundled with a Jio recharge starting at Rs 349.
UK viewers have Sky Sports, Australia has Kayo, and North America has Willow TV. KKR head in with a 3-2 edge from the last five meetings, but Wankhede is MI territory.
FAQs
Star Sports Network covers the TV broadcast across eight language channels. JioHotstar handles online streaming with plans starting at Rs 79 per month.
Toss at 7:00 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM IST on March 29, 2026.
No. Free access to JioHotstar ended after 2024. TV viewers on existing DTH or cable connections still get Star Sports at no extra charge.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
The Rs 349 Jio prepaid recharge bundles three months of JioHotstar access and runs through May 31, covering the full season.
Sky Sports Cricket has the broadcast rights. Sky Go and NOW TV handle the streaming, with day passes available from £7.99.
Hardik Pandya leads Mumbai Indians. Ajinkya Rahane captains Kolkata Knight Riders.
