Match 2 • T20 Series 2026
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
29 March 2026 • Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
In a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede, Mumbai Indians successfully chased down a formidable target of 221. The victory was anchored by a historic 148-run opening partnership, ending MI’s long-standing opening-match drought.
Kolkata Knight Riders
1st Innings
220/4 (20.0)
Top Scorer
Ajinkya Rahane (67)
Best Bowler
Shardul Thakur (3/39)
Mumbai Indians
2nd Innings
224/4 (19.1)
Top Scorer
Ryan Rickelton (81)
Best Bowler
Sunil Narine (1/29)
Match Highlights
Jinx Broken: Mumbai Indians secured their first season-opening victory since 2012.
Opening Masterclass: Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) dismantled the attack with a 148-run stand.
Rohit’s Milestone: The captain celebrated his 50th IPL fifty-plus score during the successful chase.
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Shardul Thakur
Player of the Match • 3/39 on MI Debut
Points Table Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.472 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.472 |