MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 2: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Head to Head and Live Streaming
Mumbai Indians host Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 2 of IPL 2026 tonight at Wankhede Stadium. Toss at 7:00 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM IST.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date | March 29, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
MI vs KKR Match 2 Preview
Mumbai Indians come into this game looking settled. Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya form the core of both the batting and leadership group. They have firepower across all three phases and on a Wankhede surface, that batting depth can be decisive.
Kolkata Knight Riders are in transition. Harshit Rana is ruled out with a knee injury, Akash Deep misses the full season, and Matheesha Pathirana is unavailable for the opening matches pending his NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket. It is a significant blow to their pace attack before the season even gets going.
Ajinkya Rahane leads KKR this season. Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh will need to step up in the middle order. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy give them variety in spin, but the pace options are threadbare for now.
Check the full MI vs KKR head-to-head timeline and records before tonight’s game.
Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ashwani Kumar
- Trent Boult
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI
- Tim Seifert
- Finn Allen
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Cameron Green
- Rinku Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Sunil Narine
- Vaibhav Arora
- Umran Malik
- Varun Chakravarthy
For the complete roster of both sides, see the Mumbai Indians squad and fixtures and the Kolkata Knight Riders squad page.
Head-to-Head Record: MI vs KKR
Mumbai Indians have completely dominated this rivalry across the years.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 35 |
| Mumbai Indians Wins | 24 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders Wins | 11 |
24 wins out of 35 is a commanding record. KKR will need to turn that history around tonight, and doing it shorthanded in the pace department makes it even harder.
Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium
Wankhede is one of the most batting-friendly venues in the IPL but there is more to it than just flat decks.
Key pitch factors:
- The new ball swings and bounces early, which makes the powerplay phase critical
- Fast bowlers can be dangerous in the first six overs before the surface flattens out
- Dew settles in during the second innings on night games, making batting easier for the chasing side
- Teams have historically preferred chasing at this ground for exactly that reason
With Bumrah and Boult opening for Mumbai Indians, even on a batting surface, KKR’s top order will face a serious examination in the powerplay.
Key Battles to Watch Tonight
A few individual matchups that could decide the game:
- Jasprit Bumrah vs Finn Allen: Allen hits hard early. Bumrah loves that challenge.
- Sunil Narine vs Rohit Sharma: Rohit has handled Narine well over the years but he is always a threat.
- Varun Chakravarthy vs Suryakumar Yadav: SKY is the best player of spin going around right now. Should be a great battle.
- Umran Malik vs MI’s middle order: If Umran gets his length right at Wankhede, he can trouble anyone.
Where to Watch MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Live
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Online: JioHotstar (live stream)
For full streaming options including international viewers, the IPL 2026 live streaming guide has everything you need.
Keep tabs on how both teams’ results stack up across the season through the IPL 2026 points table.
FAQs
When is MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 2?
March 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Where can I watch MI vs KKR live?
On Star Sports Network on TV and JioHotstar for live streaming online.
What is the head-to-head record between MI and KKR?
Mumbai Indians lead 24-11 across 35 matches played between the two sides.
Is Matheesha Pathirana playing tonight for KKR?
No. Pathirana is unavailable for the opening matches due to a calf injury and a pending NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket.
What is the Wankhede pitch like for MI vs KKR?
Batting-friendly overall, but early swing and bounce for pacers makes the powerplay crucial. Dew at night favours the chasing team.
Who is captaining KKR in IPL 2026?
Ajinkya Rahane is captaining Kolkata Knight Riders this season.
