If you thought Match 1 was electric, wait till Sunday night. The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is all set to host Match 2 of IPL 2026 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, March 29, with the match starting at 7:30 PM IST. Business Standard Two title-hungry franchises, a sea-breeze packed ground, and Bumrah vs Narine — this one writes itself.
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MI vs KKR Match Preview, Teams, How to Watch — Quick Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026 — Match 2 |
| Teams | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date & Time | March 29, 2026 — 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| MI Captain | Hardik Pandya |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Live TV | JioStar Network Channels |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
MI vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah. Impact Player: Mayank Markande. Business Standard
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani. Impact Player: Kartik Tyagi.
Wankhede Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium’s black soil surface is an extremely batter-friendly surface that also offers assistance for bowlers who can use their variations well. A score of 230-plus is expected to be a defendable total in the first innings, making this a genuine run-fest encounter. Dew will play a role in the second innings — toss and batting conditions matter big here.
Head-to-Head Record
MI and KKR have faced each other in 35 matches, with MI dominating the rivalry at 24 wins to KKR’s 11. Their most recent clash in March 2025 also went MI’s way. Business Standard A rich and storied rivalry in the Indian Premier League — and notably, this is KKR’s first season without Andre Russell in over a decade Business Standard, adding a fascinating new dimension.
Players to Watch & Match Prediction
Suryakumar Yadav was in exceptional touch in recent outings for India and the IPL 2025 season, and is expected to carry that form into 2026. Jasprit Bumrah remains one of cricket’s most dangerous weapons — his ability to stem runs and take crucial wickets makes him MI’s biggest asset at Wankhede. Business Standard
Win Probability: MI 55% — KKR 45%. The team batting first is predicted to win, with MI projected at 225–235 and KKR at 215–225.
For full squad breakdowns, Dream11 tips, and the complete IPL 2026 schedule, head over to TechnoSports’ IPL 2026 hub. Also don’t miss our deep-dive on Hardik Pandya’s IPL captaincy record and MI’s title chances in 2026.
FAQs
Q: Where can I watch MI vs KKR IPL 2026 live?
You can catch the match live on JioStar Network channels on TV and stream it on the JioHotstar app and website.
Q: Who is captaining KKR in the MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 2?
Ajinkya Rahane is leading KKR in IPL 2026, with a power-packed squad that includes Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Cameron Green, and Finn Allen.
