Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highlights, IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya and Co. defeated KKR by six wickets in their campaign opener.
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highlights, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians finally broke the 14-year jinx of not winning their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener! Hardik Pandya and Co. did it with a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 campaign opener at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Ryan Rickelton smashed 81 off 43, while Rohit Sharma hit 78 off 38 as MI chased down a target of 221 against KKR in 19.1 overs. Rohit also broke Virat Kohli's record of most runs against an IPL opponent. Earlier, captain Ajinkya Rahane hit a fine half-century, but it was debutant Angkrish Raghuvanshi who lit up the stadium with a 29-ball 51 to help KKR post 220 for four after the side got an invitation to bat first. (Scorecard)
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highlights, IPL 2026:
Match 2, Indian Premier League, 2026, Mar 29, 2026
Match EndedMI224/4 (19.1)KKR220/4 (20.0)Wankhede Stadium, MumbaiMumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets
Mar 29, 2026 23:30 (IST)
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It's a wrap!
Well, that brings us to the end of our coverage from this space, folks! Mumbai Indians kick off IPL 2026 with a win — yes, you read that right — MI have finally won their season opener. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, will have a few things to reflect on. That said, this is just the beginning of a long tournament, with plenty of cricket still to come for both sides. On that note, we wrap up this live blog. Thank you for staying with us and following the action. Good night, take care, and see you soon!
Mar 29, 2026 23:24 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Ajinkya Rahane's big comment on Cameron Green!
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green, who KKR bought for Rs 25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, didn’t bowl a single over in the game tonight. When asked about it, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said it was a question that should be asked to Cricket Australia, indicating that the all-rounder has not been cleared by the board to bowl yet.
Mar 29, 2026 23:19 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: A big win for Mumbai Indians!
Mumbai Indians failed to win a single opening game since IPL 2012, and have managed to do it after 14 long years. Sounds quite unrealistic, right? It is what it is! Mumbai Indians have finally broken that jinx, and the so-called “slow starters” will now aim to capitalise on this winning start.
Mar 29, 2026 23:14 (IST)
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IPL 2026 LIVE: MUMBAI INDIANS BREAK 14-YEAR JINX!
Naman Dhir smashes the Anukul Roy delivery through long-off for a four. MUMBAI INDIANS HAVE WON THEIR IPL OPENER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 14 YEARS! The Hardik Pandya-led side beats Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets in its IPL 2026 campaign opener.
Mar 29, 2026 23:10 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: OUT!
Tilak Varma is GONE! He has found the fielder at long-on. Sunil Narine claims the wicket. Tilak knelt down but ended up slicing the ball to the fielder. Mumbai Indians need six runs in eight balls. They are almost there.
Tilak Varma c (sub)Manish Pandey b Sunil Narine 20(14)
MI 215-4 (18.4)
Mar 29, 2026 23:08 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Mumbai Indians need 9 to win!
A four from Tilak Varma through fine leg. Vaibhav Arora nailed his yorker but the ball took an inside edge of Tilak's bat and beat the short fine leg for a four. Mumbai Indians need nine runs in 12 balls. They are only a couple of hits away from winning this game.
MI 212-3 (18)
Mar 29, 2026 23:04 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: FOUR from Tilak Varma!
That is a good shot from Tilak Varma! Kartik Tyagi bowled a full toss and the MI southpaw was ready for it. He scooped it over the short fine leg for a four. Eight came off the over. MI need 20 runs in 18 balls.
MI 201-3 (17)
Mar 29, 2026 22:54 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Ryan Rickelton is run-out!
Ryan Rickelton has thrown his wicket away. He hit the ball to the fielder at long-off and tried to take a couple. After realising that there was no second run, he tried to get back to the crease at the non-striker’s end but ended up becoming a victim of a direct hit.
Ryan Rickelton run out (Anukul Roy) 81(43)
MI 183-3 (15.2)
Mar 29, 2026 22:48 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Eight-run over!
Kartik Tyagi conceded eight runs in his third over and picked the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav. That won't impact Mumbai Indians' progress as the side is right on top. They need only 38 more to win in 30 balls.
MI 183-2 (15)
Mar 29, 2026 22:44 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: WICKET!
Suryakumar Yadav is GONE! He fails to clear the fielder at deep mid-wicket. SKY hit the Kartik Tyagi delivery well but picked the longer side of the ground for it. The ball went high in the air and Rinku took a good catch in the deep.
Suryakumar Yadav c Rinku Singh b Kartik Tyagi 16(8)
MI 179-2 (14.2)
Mar 29, 2026 22:42 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Mumbai Indians need 46 in 36!
23 runs have come off the last two overs. Anukul Roy conceded 11 before Varun Chakaravarthy was smashed for 12. Mumbai Indians need 46 in 36. They will aim to close it as soon as possible to boost their net run rate.
MI 175-1 (14)
Mar 29, 2026 22:33 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: OUT! Brilliant catch
Rohit Sharma is GONE! And that is a sensational piece of fielding from Vaibhav Arora. Rohit mistimed the ball towards the long-on. Arora ran to his right from mid-on and pulled off a timely jump to complete a terrific catch.
Rohit Sharma c Anukul Roy b Vaibhav Arora 78(38)
MI 148-1 (11.5)
Mar 29, 2026 22:26 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Another big over!
13 runs came off the third over from Varun Chakaravarthy. Ryan Rickelton smashed the spinner for a six on the second delivery and concluded the over with a four. Mumbai Indians continue to cruise in this game.
MI 135-0 (11)
Mar 29, 2026 22:22 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Mumbai Indians in command!
End of 10 overs and Mumbai Indians find themselves in complete control. they have scored 122 without losing any wicket. The chasing team needs 99 runs in 60 balls. It should be an easy task for them with set batters Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton firing on all cylinders.
MI 122-0 (10)
Mar 29, 2026 22:15 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: FIFTY FOR RYAN RICKELTON!
8.4 - Ryan Rickelton gets to his half-century in just 24 balls. He smashed Sunil Narine for two sixes in the first three balls and then took a single to reach his fifty. Mumbai Indians are dictating terms in this game.
Mar 29, 2026 22:13 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: 100 up for Mumbai Indians!
Mumbai Indians have crossed the mark of 100 runs in just 8.1 overs. Sunil Narine pitched it up and Ryan Rickelton smashed it powerfully for a six. This is some insane hitting from the MI opener.
MI 102-0 (8.1)
Mar 29, 2026 22:10 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: SIX from Ryan Rickelton!
Sunil Narine was brought into the attack and he conceded eight runs in his first over. On the fourth ball, the KKR spinner pitched the ball up and Ryan Rickelton slog-swept it for a biggie over the deep mid-wicket.
MI 88-0 (7)
Mar 29, 2026 22:03 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: ROHIT SHARMA SLAMS FIFTY!
A single and there is the 48th half-century for Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma. This has been a terrific knock from the veteran so far. He has got there in just 23 balls with the help of three fours and five sixes.
MI 80-0 (6)
Mar 29, 2026 21:57 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: 4, 6, 4 - Rohit Sharma on fire!
Terrific piece of batting from Rohit Sharma. He toyed around with Varun Chakaravarthy, smashing the spinner for two fours and one six. 15 runs came off the over. MI have one more over left in the powerplay.
MI 64-0 (5)
Mar 29, 2026 21:55 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: Rahane goes out of ground!
Ajinkya Rahane is in some discomfort. It seems like a cramp. The physio has a look at it and the KKR captain is now going out of the ground. This is a huge blow for KKR as the injury seems serious at this point.
Mar 29, 2026 21:51 (IST)
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MI vs KKR LIVE: 15 off the over!
Blessing Muzarabani continues to be expensive. He has leaked 15 runs this time. Rohit Sharma started the over with a six over deep cover-point, while Ryan Rickelton smashed a rocket shot over long-on for another maximum.
