The Wankhede roared on Sunday night as two of the IPL’s most storied rivals — Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders — collided in Match 2 of IPL 2026. With big names, big scores, and bigger expectations, this was the kind of opener that reminded everyone why the IPL is the greatest T20 league on the planet.
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Match Snapshot: MI vs KKR, IPL 2026 — Match 2
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026, Match 2 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | March 29, 2026 |
| Toss | MI won — chose to bowl |
| KKR Total | 220/4 (20 overs) |
| Target for MI | 221 runs |
| KKR Top Scorer | Ajinkya Rahane — 67 (40 balls) |
| Best Bowler (MI) | Shardul Thakur — 3 wickets |
| MI Captain | Hardik Pandya |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
How KKR Reached 220/4
Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bowl first, sending Kolkata Knight Riders out to open. KKR came out swinging, with Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen setting a blistering pace in the powerplay.

Finn Allen raced to 37 off just 17 balls before Shardul Thakur broke the 69-run opening stand in the final over of the powerplay. Rahane then anchored the innings with a vintage 67 off 40 balls, bringing up his fifty in just 28 balls. Angkrish Raghuvanshi followed with a rapid 51 off 29 balls, and Rinku Singh chipped in with an unbeaten 33 off 21 at the death.
Shardul Thakur was the standout with the ball, taking three key wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah kept things tight in the death but KKR still posted a massive 220/4. Wikipedia
The Chase — Can MI Do It?
MI need 221 to win in 20 overs — which would be their first season-opening victory since 2012. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton opened the chase against a KKR pace attack severely depleted by injury — Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, and Matheesha Pathirana are all unavailable.
KKR’s primary weapons remain their spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, who will be crucial in controlling the middle overs if MI’s openers get them off to a strong start. Anime News Network
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FAQs
Q1. What is the KKR score in MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 2?
KKR posted 220/4 in 20 overs, with Ajinkya Rahane (67), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51), and Finn Allen (37) being the top contributors. MI need 221 to win.
Q2. Who won the toss in MI vs KKR IPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on March 29, 2026.





