The second match of the TATA IPL 2026 witnessed a historic showdown between MI vs KKR at the Wankhede Stadium as Mumbai Indians (MI) pulled off a sensational chase to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 6 wickets. In a high-octane encounter on March 29, 2026, MI finally shattered their infamous 14-year “opening match” jinx, securing their first season-opening win since 2012.
Match Overview: MI vs KKR, Match 2
- Result: MI won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls to spare)
- Target: 221 runs
- Player of the Match: Shardul Thakur (3/39)
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Official Website: IPLT20
Match Highlights: Rohit and Rickelton Power the Chase
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Hardik Pandya’s side faced a monumental task as KKR posted a daunting 220/4. However, the “Hitman” Rohit Sharma (78 off 38) and South African sensation Ryan Rickelton (81 off 43) turned the game into a boundary-hitting masterclass.
Their 148-run opening partnership in just 11.5 overs effectively took the game away from KKR. While KKR’s spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy struggled to contain the flow of runs, MI’s middle order held their nerve to finish the game with 5 balls to spare.
First Innings: KKR’s Batting Blitz
KKR started with aggressive intent. Captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a vintage 67 off 40 balls, while debutant Angkrish Raghuvanshi proved his mettle with a rapid 51.
- Finn Allen provided the initial spark with a fiery 37 off 17.
- Shardul Thakur was the standout bowler for MI, claiming 3/39 on his debut for the franchise.
- Jasprit Bumrah remained wicketless but was economical (0/35) during the death overs.
Full Scorecard: MI vs KKR, Match 2 (IPL 2026)
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (220/4 in 20 Overs)
| Batter | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Finn Allen | c Tilak b Thakur | 37 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 217.65 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (C) | c Pandya b Thakur | 67 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 167.50 |
| Cameron Green | c Rutherford b Thakur | 18 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 180.00 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | c & b Pandya | 51 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 175.86 |
| Rinku Singh | Not Out | 33 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 157.14 |
| Ramandeep Singh | Not Out | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
Extras: 9 (lb 4, w 5)
Total: 220/4 (20 Overs)
MI Bowling:
- Shardul Thakur: 4-0-39-3
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-35-0
- Trent Boult: 4-0-38-0
- Hardik Pandya: 3-0-39-1
Mumbai Indians Innings (224/4 in 19.1 Overs)
| Batter | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Rohit Sharma | c Allen b Arora | 78 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 205.26 |
| Ryan Rickelton (WK) | Run Out (Anukul Roy) | 81 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 188.37 |
| Tilak Varma | c Rinku b Narine | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | c Green b Chakaravarthy | 16 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Hardik Pandya (C) | Not Out | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Naman Dhir | Not Out | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
Extras: 6 (w 6)
Total: 224/4 (19.1 Overs)
KKR Bowling:
- Vaibhav Arora: 3.1-0-42-1
- Sunil Narine: 4-0-45-1
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 4-0-48-1
- Anukul Roy: 3-0-35-0
Key Match Stats of MI vs KKR
- Player of the Match: Shardul Thakur (3/39)
- Record Broken: Rohit Sharma surpassed Virat Kohli for the most runs scored against a single IPL opponent.
- The Jinx Ends: This was MI’s first win in their opening match of an IPL season since 2012.
“To finally get that first win of the season in the very first game feels special, especially at the Wankhede. Rohit and Ryan set the perfect platform.” — Hardik Pandya, MI Captain.
What’s Next after MI vs KKR?
Mumbai Indians will look to carry this momentum as they face Delhi Capitals on April 4, while Kolkata Knight Riders aim to bounce back against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2.
Official Website: IPLT20
