MI vs KKR: Mumbai will shake the world at Wankhede, Kolkata! How will be the playing 11 of both the teams?

MI vs KKR: The second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is going to be between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This match will be played on March 29 at 7:30 pm at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai will try to show its old champion strength on home ground.

Harshit Rana’s injury shocks KKR

Mumbai is fielding with a strong squad under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Star players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah give balance to the team. At the same time, Kolkata Knight Riders wants to make a comeback under the leadership of new captain Ajinkya Rahane. Harshit Rana’s injury is a big blow for KKR, in whose place Navdeep Saini or other fast bowlers can get a chance.

MI’s record at Wankhede has been excellent. So far, 35 matches have been played between the two teams, in which Mumbai won 24 while KKR was successful in 11. MI’s dominance is even greater on the home ground.

Probable playing 11 of Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dheer, Sherfane Rutherford, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Markande, Shardul Thakur.

Rohit can explode in powerplay. Suryakumar Yadav has the ability to change the match with his 360 degree shots on the Wankhede pitch. Along with batting in the middle order, Hardik will also handle the bowling in the death overs. The pair of Bumrah and Bolt are expert in giving initial shocks.

Probable playing 11 of Kolkata Knight Riders

Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wicketkeeper), Navdeep Saini, Blessing Muzarabani, Vaibhav Arora.

Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra will give a fast start. Cameron Green would like to make an impact with both bat and ball against his old team. Rinku Singh is reliable in finishing. Sunil Narayan’s spin and Muzarabani’s bouncy balls will be important in bowling.

Pitch Report and Match Prediction

The red soil pitch of Wankhede helps the batsmen. There may be swing in the beginning, but the effect of dew in the evening makes chasing the target easier. 190-210 runs can be an average score. Mumbai is considered a strong contender for victory due to home advantage and strong fast bowling. If KKR’s openers survive the initial overs, there will be scope for an upset.