Mumbai Indians host Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2nd match of IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on March 29, 2026. MI dominate this rivalry 24-11 across 35 IPL meetings, one of the most lopsided records in IPL history.
The five-time champions finished fourth in IPL 2025 and will look to go all the way this time under captain Hardik Pandya. Meanwhile, KKR endured a forgettable title defence, finishing eighth with just 12 points last season.
With Rohit Sharma facing Sunil Narine and Jasprit Bumrah bowling to Finn Allen, this blockbuster fixture promises some mouth-watering individual battles at the Wankhede.
MI vs KKR 2nd Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2nd Match |
| Date | 29 March 2026 (Sunday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 (Season 19) |
| Head-to-Head | 35 matches: MI 24 wins, KKR 11 wins |
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Weather Report for MI vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 2
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28-33°C during match hours |
| Sky | Partly cloudy with possible clearing by evening |
| Rain Chance | 10-15% chance of rain, no major threat |
| Humidity | High due to proximity to the Arabian Sea; dew likely in 2nd innings |
| Overall | Warm and humid evening; ideal for a full T20 game at Wankhede |
The sea breeze from the Arabian Sea is a key factor at Wankhede. It assists pacers with swing early in the innings. However, the same moisture creates heavy dew in the second half, making bowling and fielding significantly harder for the defending side.
Pitch Report for Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly; good pace and bounce, ball comes on nicely |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 in IPL T20s at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers get swing early with sea breeze; spinners need to be clever |
| Toss Factor | Dew makes chasing easier; teams bowling first have an advantage |
| Boundary Size | Short boundaries; rewards aggressive stroke-play |
Injury Updates for MI vs KKR, IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians: No major injury concerns for the hosts. All key players including Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Trent Boult are fit and available. Quinton de Kock was signed in the mini auction for INR 1 crore and returns to the squad.
Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR have made several squad changes after their disappointing IPL 2025 campaign. Finn Allen joins as a new explosive opener. Ajinkya Rahane continues as captain after scoring 390 runs in IPL 2025. No injuries reported.
MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Category | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 | 35 |
| Matches Won | 24 | 11 |
| Win Percentage | 68.6% | 31.4% |
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Key Players to Watch in MI vs KKR, IPL 2026
| Team | Key Player | Role | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Suryakumar Yadav | Batter | MI’s top scorer; masters 360-degree hitting at Wankhede. |
| MI | Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler | World-class death bowling; the biggest threat to KKR’s hitters. |
| MI | Rohit Sharma | Batter | Watch his high-stakes tactical battle against Sunil Narine. |
| KKR | Sunil Narine | All-rounder | Dangerous opening hitter and a mystery spinner MI struggles to play. |
| KKR | Finn Allen | Batter | New explosive opener expected to provide KKR with fast starts. |
| KKR | Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler | Top-ranked T20 spinner; key to choking runs in the middle overs. |
