In the match 2 of the ongoing IPL 2026 season, the Mumbai Indians will lock horns against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, March 29.
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, had a solid run last season. They finished fourth in the points table and reached the second Eliminator, where they lost the match against the Punjab Kings by 5 wickets.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Despite entering last season as defending champions, they finished eighth with just 12 points.
MI vs KKR Preview Match 2
Talking about IPL 2026, MI have largely kept their core squad intact for the new season. However, they made a few additions, including Sherfane Rutherford and wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock.
Determined to improve, KKR made aggressive moves in the mini auction. They signed Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a hefty sum and also brought in Matheesha Pathirana. The squad has also been strengthened with players like Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, and Rachin Ravindra.
So, as the Mumbai Indians and KKR prepare for the clash, in this article, let us take a look at the head-to-head records between both the teams.
MI vs KKR Head to Head Records In IPL
Criterion
Stats
Played
35
MI won
24
KKR won
11
Tied/NR
0/0
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highest Team Total In IPL
The highest team total between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians is 232/2, scored by KKR on April 29, 2019, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
MI vs KKR Lowest Team Total In IPL
The lowest team total in the MI vs KKR Head to Head Records in IPL is 67 all out, recorded by KKR against MI on May 16, 2008, at the Wankhede Stadium.
MI vs KKR Highest Individual Score In IPL
Rohit Sharma has the highest individual score in MI vs KKR Head to Head Records. The former Mumbai Indians captain has made 109* runs on May 12, 2012 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Best Bowling Figures in IPL
The ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has the best bowling figures in the MI vs KKR head-to-head records. The star bowler has taken 5 wickets, conceding just 10 runs in the IPL 2022 season.
Most Runs In MI vs KKR IPL
Rohit Sharma holds the record for scoring the most runs in the MI vs KKR Head to Head Records in IPL. The star batter has scored 967 runs in 29 innings at an average of 40.29 with a strike rate of 127.74.
Most Wickets in Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL
Sunil Narine has taken the most wickets in the MI vs KKR Head to Head Records in IPL in the IPL. The star bowler has bagged 26 wickets in 24 innings at an economy rate of 6.93.
Top Run Scorer of the last Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Match
The last time the Mumbai Indians and KKR faced each other was during the 12th match of the IPL 2025 season. Mumbai won that match by 8 wickets with Ryan Rickelton scoring 62* off 41 balls.
Top Wicket Taker of the last MI vs KKR IPL Match
Ashwani Kumar was the top wicket-taker of the last MI vs KKR IPL Match. He scalped 4 wickets, conceding 24 runs in 3 overs at an economy rate of 8.00.
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams
Form
MI
L,W,L, W,L
KKR
L,L,W,W,L
Conclusion
Historically, the Mumbai Indians have dominated this rivalry. Out of 35 matches played between the two teams, MI have won 24, while KKR have won 11. With both teams looking strong on paper and eager to start the season on a winning note, fans can expect an exciting contest in Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians vs KKR (Source: AFP)
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