KKR vs MI at a Glance
The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians rivalry is one of the most lopsided yet captivating contests in Indian Premier League history. With 36 matches played across 18 seasons (2008 to 2026), Mumbai Indians hold a commanding 25-11 advantage. Yet the numbers alone don’t tell the full story. Since 2021, KKR have won more encounters than they have lost in this fixture, suggesting a shift in the balance of power.
| Statistic | KKR | MI |
| Total Matches | 36 | 36 |
| Wins | 11 | 25 |
| Win Percentage | 30.6% | 69.4% |
| IPL Titles Won | 3 (2012, 2014, 2024) | 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| Highest Score in Rivalry | 232/2 (2019) | 224/4 (2026) |
| Lowest Score in Rivalry | 67 (2008) | 108 |
| Current Captain | Ajinkya Rahane | Hardik Pandya |
| Last 5 Matches Won | 3 | 2 (incl. IPL 2026) |
KKR vs MI Head-to-Head Record (Complete Breakdown)
The head-to-head record between KKR and MI tells the story of two eras. From 2008 to 2020, Mumbai Indians dominated with a win rate exceeding 70%, driven by the combined brilliance of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Lasith Malinga. From 2021 onward, Kolkata Knight Riders have become far more competitive, winning more matches than they have lost in this fixture during that period.
Overall H2H Record (Updated After IPL 2026 Match 2)
| Category | Matches | KKR Wins | MI Wins |
| Overall Record | 36 | 11 | 25 |
| At Wankhede (Mumbai) | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| At Eden Gardens (Kolkata) | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| At Neutral Venues | 12 | 5 | 7 |
Mumbai’s dominance at Wankhede Stadium is staggering. They have won 11 out of 13 matches at their home fortress. KKR’s only Wankhede victories came in 2008 and 2024, a gap of 16 years that underlines just how difficult it is for visiting teams to win in Mumbai.
Even at Eden Gardens, KKR’s supposed home advantage, Mumbai Indians have won 7 out of 11 encounters. This is perhaps the most counterintuitive statistic in the entire rivalry.
KKR vs MI Season-by-Season Results (2008 to 2026)
Here is the complete match-by-match breakdown of every KKR vs MI encounter across all IPL seasons. This data covers all 36 matches played between the two franchises from the inaugural 2008 season through the ongoing IPL 2026.
Recent Results (Last 7 Matches)
| Season | Winner | Score Summary | Margin | Venue |
| IPL 2026 | MI | KKR 220/4 | MI 224/4 (19.1 ov) | 6 wickets | Wankhede |
| IPL 2025 | MI | KKR 116 | MI 121/2 (12.5 ov) | 8 wickets | Wankhede |
| IPL 2024 (2nd) | KKR | MI 139/8 | KKR 157/7 | 18 runs | Eden Gardens |
| IPL 2024 (1st) | KKR | KKR 169 | MI 145 | 24 runs | Wankhede |
| IPL 2023 | MI | KKR 185 | MI 186/5 | 5 wickets | Wankhede |
| IPL 2022 (2nd) | KKR | MI 113 | KKR 117 | 52 runs | DY Patil |
| IPL 2022 (1st) | KKR | MI 161/4 | KKR 162/5 (15.1 ov) | 5 wickets | MCA Pune |
The recent trend is clear. In the last 7 matches (2022 to 2026), KKR have won 4 and MI have won 3. Compare this to the period from 2015 to 2018, when Mumbai Indians held an eight-game winning streak against KKR. The rivalry has genuinely shifted toward competitive parity in recent years.
Key Milestones in the KKR vs MI Rivalry
| Year | Milestone | Details |
| 2008 | First Ever Meeting | MI swept all 4 matches in the first two IPL seasons |
| 2010 | KKR’s First Win vs MI | Kolkata finally broke through after 4 consecutive losses |
| 2015–2018 | MI’s 8-Match Winning Streak | The most dominant run by any team vs a single opponent in this period |
| 2019 | KKR’s Record 232/2 | Andre Russell’s 80 powered KKR to their highest score vs MI |
| 2022 | Pat Cummins’ 56* off 15 balls | One of the fastest fifties in IPL history; KKR chased 52 from 2 overs |
| 2024 | KKR’s First Season Double | Beat MI twice in one season for the first time ever |
| 2026 | Highest Match Aggregate (444) | KKR 220/4 + MI 224/4 = 444 runs, the most ever in this fixture |
| 2026 | Rohit Breaks Kohli’s Record | 1,161 runs vs KKR; most runs vs any single IPL franchise ever |
IPL 2026 Match Review – MI vs KKR (Match 2, March 29)
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians chased down 221 at the Wankhede Stadium with 5 balls remaining, winning by 6 wickets. This was MI’s highest-ever successful run chase in IPL history. It was also their first season-opening victory since 2012, ending a 14-year jinx.
KKR Innings – 220/4 in 20 Overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Finn Allen | 37 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 217.6 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 67 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 167.5 |
| Cameron Green | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 115.8 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 51 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 175.9 |
| Rinku Singh* | 33 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 194.1 |
Key bowling figures for MI: Shardul Thakur 3/39 (4 overs) | Jasprit Bumrah 0/35 (4 overs) | Trent Boult 1/42 (4 overs)
MI Innings – 224/4 in 19.1 Overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Rohit Sharma | 78 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 205.3 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 81 | 43 | 3 | 8 | 188.4 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (Impact) | 24 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 150.0 |
| Tilak Varma | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 150.0 |
| Hardik Pandya (c)* | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140.0 |
Records Broken in This Match
This single match produced an extraordinary number of records and milestones that will be talked about for seasons to come.
- Highest match aggregate in KKR vs MI history: 444 runs (KKR 220 + MI 224)
- MI’s highest successful chase in IPL history: 224/4 chasing 221, surpassing their previous best of 219 vs CSK in 2021
- Highest successful chase at Wankhede in IPL history: MI’s 224/4 surpassed all previous records at the venue
- Rohit Sharma – Most runs vs any single franchise in IPL history: 1,161 runs in 36 matches vs KKR, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 1,159 vs PBKS
- Rohit’s fastest IPL fifty: Off just 23 deliveries, beating his previous best of 25 balls
- Rohit’s 50th IPL fifty-plus score: Only the 4th player to reach this milestone, joining Kohli (72), Warner (66), and Dhawan (53)
- First Asian batter to 550+ T20 sixes: Rohit reached 550 sixes across all T20 cricket during this innings
- MI’s first season-opener win since 2012: Ending a 14-year drought of losing the first match of the IPL season
- Highest opening partnership for MI at Wankhede: Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton put on 148 runs off just 72 balls
KKR vs MI – Key Player Records
Top Run-Scorers in KKR vs MI Matches
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s/100s |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 36 | 1,161 | 40.03 | 127+ | 7 / 1 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 20+ | 617 | 35+ | 140+ | 4 / 0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | KKR | 8+ | 365 | 45+ | 150+ | 2 / 1 |
| Andre Russell | KKR | 18+ | 350+ | 30+ | 175+ | 1 / 0 |
Top Wicket-Takers in KKR vs MI Matches
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Avg | Econ | Best Figures |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 26+ | 31 | 22+ | 6.5+ | 3/22 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 20+ | 25 | 18+ | 6.8+ | 5/10 |
| Lasith Malinga | MI | 18 | 20 | 20+ | 7.2+ | 4/23 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 6+ | 10+ | 20+ | 7.0+ | 3/25 |
Rohit Sharma’s record against KKR is perhaps the most remarkable individual stat in IPL rivalry history. With 1,161 runs in 36 matches at an average above 40 and a strike rate exceeding 127, he has been the single greatest factor in MI’s dominance over KKR. He now holds the all-time record for most runs scored by any batter against a single franchise in IPL history.
On the bowling side, Sunil Narine’s 31 wickets against MI make him the leading wicket-taker in this rivalry. His ability to constrain MI’s powerful batting lineup has been KKR’s most reliable weapon across seasons. Jasprit Bumrah’s best figures of 5/10 remain one of the most devastating spells in the history of this fixture.
IPL 2026 Squads (Match 2 Playing XIs)
Mumbai Indians Playing XI
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Allah Ghazanfar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah. Impact players: Suryakumar Yadav, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar.
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani. Impact players: Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Kartik Tyagi, Saurabh Dubey, Tejasvi Dahiya.
Key Team Changes for IPL 2026
This is KKR’s first season in over a decade without Andre Russell, marking the end of an era. The all-rounder’s explosive batting and wicket-taking ability defined KKR’s identity for years. In his place, Cameron Green provides all-round value, while Finn Allen debuted strongly with 37 off 17 balls.
For MI, the major talking point was choosing Ryan Rickelton over Quinton de Kock as wicketkeeper-opener. The South African justified that faith with an outstanding 81 off 43 balls. Meanwhile, KKR entered the match without three frontline pacers: Harshit Rana, Akash Deep (both injured), and Matheesha Pathirana (fitness unclear).
Understanding the Rivalry – Two Distinct Eras
Era 1 (2008 to 2020) – Mumbai’s Total Dominance
During this period, Mumbai Indians won approximately 70% of their encounters against KKR. This era was defined by MI’s core of Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Lasith Malinga, and later Jasprit Bumrah. KKR struggled to find consistency in their batting lineup and relied heavily on individual heroics from Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Narine, and later Andre Russell.
The most extreme example of MI’s dominance was the 2015 to 2018 stretch, when they won eight consecutive matches against KKR. No other franchise held such a long winning streak against a single opponent during this period.
Era 2 (2021 to Present) – KKR’s Resurgence
Starting around 2021, KKR restructured their squad with better fast bowlers, a stronger spin attack, and more explosive batters in the lower order. The results followed. In 2022, KKR achieved their first-ever season double over MI. In 2024, they won both fixtures again and went on to lift the IPL trophy.
In the last 7 matches between the two sides (2022 to 2026), KKR have won 4 and MI have won 3. The overall record still heavily favors Mumbai, but the recent trend tells a very different story. The rivalry has genuinely evolved into a competitive contest.
Venue-by-Venue Analysis
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI’s record at Wankhede against KKR is extraordinary: 11 wins from 13 matches. The pitch offers good bounce and pace, suiting MI’s batting-first approach and their pace attack led by Bumrah and Boult. The IPL 2026 match produced the highest-ever successful chase at Wankhede (224/4), suggesting the surface continues to be a batting paradise.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Despite being KKR’s home ground, MI have won 7 of 11 matches played here. The surface traditionally assists spinners, and KKR have had Narine and Kuldeep Yadav to exploit it. Yet MI’s batters have historically neutralized the spin threat, making Eden Gardens one of the rivalry’s most surprising statistical anomalies.
Neutral Venues
During the COVID-era IPL seasons (2020 and 2021) held in the UAE, and other neutral venue matches, MI hold a slight edge with 7 wins versus KKR’s 5. The slower, lower pitches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai tend to benefit spinners, slightly tilting conditions in KKR’s favor. But MI’s consistency has prevailed even on unfamiliar surfaces.
5 Most Iconic Moments in KKR vs MI History
1. Andre Russell’s 80 Powers KKR to 232 (IPL 2019)
KKR posted 232/2 at Eden Gardens, their highest score ever against MI. Andre Russell smashed 80 in a destructive display of power-hitting, while Hardik Pandya responded with 91 for MI. Despite the chase falling short, the match produced one of the most entertaining high-scoring contests in IPL history.
2. Pat Cummins’ 56* off 15 Balls (IPL 2022)
Needing 52 from the last two overs, KKR seemed beaten. Then Pat Cummins hit 5 sixes in a single over off Jaydev Unadkat, equaling the then-record for the fastest IPL fifty at 14 balls. KKR won by 5 wickets in one of the most unexpected finishes in IPL history.
3. Bumrah’s 5/10 Dismantles KKR (IPL 2020)
Jasprit Bumrah produced a masterclass at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, returning figures of 5/10 in 4 overs. It remains his career-best in the IPL and the best individual bowling performance in the KKR vs MI rivalry.
4. MI’s 102-Run Demolition (IPL 2018)
The biggest margin of victory in this fixture. Ishan Kishan scored 62 off just 21 balls in one of the fastest innings at the time, and Bumrah then tore through KKR’s batting to seal a comprehensive 102-run win.
5. Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking 78 (IPL 2026)
Playing his first T20 match in nearly a year, Rohit smashed 78 off 38 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes) to power MI’s successful chase of 221. The innings broke Virat Kohli’s all-time IPL record for most runs against a single franchise and produced Rohit’s fastest-ever IPL fifty. It was a vintage performance that reminded everyone why he remains one of the league’s most feared batters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the KKR vs MI head-to-head record in IPL?
As of March 2026, MI leads KKR 25-11 in 36 IPL matches. Mumbai Indians have a win rate of approximately 69.4% against the Kolkata Knight Riders across all seasons from 2008 to 2026.
Who has scored the most runs in KKR vs MI matches?
Rohit Sharma holds the record with 1,161 runs in 36 matches against KKR at an average of 40.03. This is also the all-time record for most runs scored by any batter against a single franchise in IPL history, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 1,159 runs against Punjab Kings.
Who has taken the most wickets in KKR vs MI matches?
Sunil Narine leads the bowling charts with 31 wickets against MI in 26 matches. Jasprit Bumrah is second with 25 wickets, including his career-best IPL figures of 5/10.
What is KKR’s record at Wankhede Stadium against MI?
KKR have won just 2 out of 13 matches at Wankhede Stadium against MI. Their only victories came in 2008 and 2024, a 16-year gap that underlines MI’s home dominance.
What was the highest total in KKR vs MI IPL history?
KKR’s 232/2 at Eden Gardens in IPL 2019 remains the highest individual innings total. However, the highest combined match aggregate is 444 runs from the IPL 2026 encounter (KKR 220/4 + MI 224/4).
Who won the latest KKR vs MI match in IPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians won Match 2 of IPL 2026 by 6 wickets on March 29, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium. MI chased down KKR’s 220/4 in 19.1 overs, powered by Rohit Sharma (78 off 38) and Ryan Rickelton (81 off 43). This was MI’s highest-ever successful chase in the IPL.
How many IPL titles have KKR and MI won combined?
Together, these two franchises have won 8 of the 18 IPL trophies contested so far. MI has won 5 titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and KKR has won 3 titles (2012, 2014, 2024).
Who is the Player of the Match in KKR vs MI IPL 2026?
Shardul Thakur was awarded the Player of the Match for his figures of 3/39 in 4 overs. Despite bowling on a flat batting surface at Wankhede, Thakur picked up three crucial wickets to restrict KKR to 220/4.
What to Watch When KKR and MI Meet Next
The two teams are expected to face each other at least once more during IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here are the key storylines to watch for in their next encounter.
- KKR’s Bowling Recovery: Will Matheesha Pathirana, Harshit Rana, or Akash Deep be available? Their absence in Match 2 was a major factor in MI’s successful chase.
- Rohit Sharma’s Form: After 1,161 runs in 36 matches, KKR will need a specific plan for Sharma. Can they finally contain him?
- Eden Gardens Advantage: Historically, MI have dominated even at KKR’s home ground. Can KKR reverse this trend in 2026?
- The Post-Russell Era: Without Andre Russell for the first time in over a decade, KKR’s middle-order depth will be tested. Cameron Green and Rinku Singh will need to step up.
