The action in the Indian Premier League 2026 continues with an exciting clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This match promises high intensity, star players, and explosive cricket as both teams aim to secure an early win in the tournament.
With power hitters, world-class bowlers, and match-winners on both sides, fans can expect a thrilling contest at one of India’s most iconic cricket venues.
MI vs KKR Match Details
The second match of the Indian Premier League 2026 will be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Kolkata Knight Riders. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST on the second day of the tournament. It will take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | MI vs KKR, Match 2 (IPL 2026) |
| Captains | WE – Hardik Pandya KKR – Ajinkya Rahane |
| Date | Sunday, 29 March 2026 |
| Time | Toss – 7:00 PM IST Match – 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| City | mumbai |
| Website | https://www.iplt20.com/ |
CSK vs MI Stadium Overview, Weather & Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface and fast outfield. The pitch offers good bounce, making stroke play easier, especially for aggressive batters. Fast bowlers get some swing early on, but the pitch becomes ideal for batting as the match progresses.
MI enjoys strong home support here, which often boosts their performance.
Wankhede Stadium T20 Pitch Report (IPL & T20Is)
- Batting-friendly surface
- True bounce helps stroke play
- Short boundaries
- Pacers get early swing
- Dew plays a big role in evening matches
👉 Competitive 1st Innings Score: 170–200
👉 Toss Preference: Bowl first
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Average Score | 180+ |
| Dew Factor | High |
| Best Strategy | Chase |
The pitch at Wankhede is ideal for high-scoring games, and chasing teams often have an advantage due to dew.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27–32°C |
| Rain Chances | No rain expected |
| Humidity | Moderate to high |
The weather looks perfect for cricket, ensuring a full match without interruptions.
MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 32 |
| MI Wins | 23 |
| KKR Wins | 9 |
| No Result | 0 |
The Mumbai Indians have historically dominated this rivalry.
MI vs KKR Playing 11 (Predicted)
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Ajinkya Rahane (C) |
| Quinton de Kock (World Cup) | Finn Allen / Tim Seifert (WK) |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Tilak Varma | Cameron Green |
| Hardik Pandya (C) | Rinku Singh |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Ramandeep Singh |
| Plant Man | Sunil Narine |
| Deepak Chahar | Varun Chakraborty |
| jasprit bumrah | Blessing Muzarabani |
| Trent Boult | Vaibhav Arora |
| Mayank Markande | Umran Malik / Kartik Tyagi |
MI vs KKR Dream11 Teams
| ROLE | TEAM 1 (Safe / SL) | TEAM 2 (Grand League) |
|---|---|---|
| WK | Quinton de Kock | Find Allen |
| BAT | Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Tilak Varma | Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Rohit Sharma |
| AR | Hardik Pandya, Sunil Narine (VC), Cameron Green | Sunil Narine (C), Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford |
| BOWL | Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Varun Chakraborty | Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Varun Chakravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani, Trent Boult |
MI vs KKR Match Prediction
Both teams are strong, but MI’s home advantage and powerful batting lineup give them a slight edge.
👉 Prediction: MI likely to win (55%)
MI vs KKR FAQ
When is MI vs KKR match in IPL 2026?
The match will be played on 29 March 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
Where is MI vs KKR match being played?
At Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
What time does the match start?
The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
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