IPL 2026, Match 2: MI vs KKR Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders will face off in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams would be looking to win their first match of the season in this high-voltage encounter.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have shown progress in recent years. They will aim to take the further step this year. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, the side boasts a good mix of veteran and young talent. With batting power in players such as Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, along with a strong bowling lineup headed by Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians are all set for a strong start to the season.

Kolkata Knight Riders are aiming to make a strong comeback after a poor previous season. Under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, KKR have made a number of changes to their squad. The team have a good batting department with the likes of Finn Allen and Cameron Green, However, their bowling department might be a cause of concern due to injuries. KKR will aim to address these issues and start their campaign off on a positive note.

MI vs KKR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 35
  
• Mumbai Indians Won: 24
  
• Kolkata Knight Riders Won: 11
  
• Tied/No Result: 0
  

MI vs KKR: Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is good for batting. In last year’s Indian Premier League, the average first innings score was around 185. Fast bowlers also get some help on this surface. Batters can play their shots freely, but they need time to settle. Teams that choose to field first here may have a slight advantage.

See Also: Watch: Mumbai Indians welcome Jasprit Bumrah with ‘Dhurandhar’ style video ahead of IPL 2026

MI vs KKR: Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI):

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

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

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