MI vs KKR: Mumbai Indians Win by 6 Wickets
Mumbai Indians Register Six-Wicket Win Over Kolkata Knight Riders
High-scoring contest at Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai Indians secured a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 2 of IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Chasing a target of 221, the Mumbai Indians reached 224/4 in 19.1 overs.
Kolkata Knight Riders had earlier posted 220/4 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat.
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KKR post 220/4 after strong top-order contributions
Kolkata Knight Riders built their innings through multiple contributions in the top and middle order. Ajinkya Rahane scored 67 off 40 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 51 from 29 balls.
Finn Allen provided early momentum with 37 off 17 deliveries. Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 33, guiding the innings towards a competitive total.
Shardul Thakur was the most effective bowler for the Mumbai Indians, picking up three wickets. Hardik Pandya accounted for one dismissal.
Mumbai chase anchored by Rohit Sharma and Rickelton
Mumbai Indians’ chase was led by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, who stitched a key partnership. Rohit Sharma scored 78 off 38 balls, while Rickelton made 81 from 43 deliveries.
Their partnership set the platform for the chase, taking the side close to the target before both were dismissed in quick succession.
Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya contributed smaller scores to maintain the scoring rate.
Late finish seals victory in 19.1 overs
After losing a few wickets towards the end, the Mumbai Indians completed the chase in 19.1 overs. Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten on 18, while Naman Dhir added 5 not out.
The side finished at 224/4, securing victory with five balls to spare.
Bowling efforts from KKR fall short
For Kolkata Knight Riders, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, and Sunil Narine picked up one wicket each. However, the bowling attack could not contain the scoring rate during the middle overs.
Despite posting 220/4, the total proved insufficient against a steady and aggressive chase.
Match details and officials
The match was played on March 29, 2026, with a start time of 7:30 PM IST. Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Umpires for the match were Anish Sahasrabudhe and Saidharshan Veetil. Nitin Menon served as the third umpire, while Shakti Singh was the match referee.
Context
The result gives the Mumbai Indians an early win in IPL 2026, while the Kolkata Knight Riders begin their campaign with a defeat in a high-scoring contest.
