MI vs KKR Live Update IPL 2026: Mumbai Opt to Bowl After Winning Toss at Wankhede
The second match of IPL 2026 is being played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In an important toss, Mumbai Indians decided to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of early pitch conditions.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, and fans are excited as two strong teams face each other in this high-energy clash.
MI Win Toss and Opt to Bowl First
Mumbai Indians captain won the toss and chose to bowl first at their home ground. The decision reflects their strategy to chase under lights, where conditions often become easier for batting.
With a strong bowling lineup, MI will look to restrict KKR early and take control of the game. On the other hand, KKR will aim to post a competitive total and put pressure on Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians Set for Historic 300th IPL Match
This match is special for Mumbai Indians as they are set to become the first team in IPL history to play 300 matches. It highlights their long journey and success in the league.
However, there is also pressure on MI, as the team has been losing their opening match for the past 13 years. Fans will be hoping that this streak finally ends today.
KKR’s Struggles at Wankhede Stadium
Kolkata Knight Riders have not had great success at the Wankhede Stadium. Out of several matches played here, they have managed to win only two games.
This record adds extra challenge for KKR, but the team will be determined to improve their performance and start their IPL 2026 campaign on a positive note.
Team Form and Past Performance
Mumbai Indians are five-time IPL champions, having won titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. However, they have not lifted the trophy in the last five seasons.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, have won the IPL title three times (2012, 2014, and 2024). But their last season was disappointing as they finished in the lower half of the table.
What to Expect in Today’s Match
With strong squads on both sides, fans can expect an exciting contest. Mumbai will look to use home advantage, while Kolkata will aim to break their losing trend at this venue.
The toss decision, pitch conditions, and team form will play a key role in deciding the outcome of this match.
The MI vs KKR clash promises to be an exciting battle in IPL 2026. With Mumbai choosing to bowl first and both teams eager to start strong, fans can expect a thrilling game ahead.
Stay tuned for more live updates, score details, and match highlights.
Live Updates
- 29 March 2026 9:22 PM IST
MI Bowling Struggles Despite Shardul’s Three-Wicket Spell
Mumbai Indians had a tough outing with the ball as Kolkata Knight Riders piled up a huge total of 220/4 in 20 overs. Despite the high score, Shardul Thakur stood out as the most effective bowler, picking up three crucial wickets and breaking key partnerships during the middle phase of the innings.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled with control and maintained a decent economy rate, but lacked wicket support at the other end. Trent Boult started well and kept things relatively tight in his spell, but failed to make breakthroughs when needed.
Hardik Pandya chipped in with an important wicket, dismissing the well-set Angkrish Raghuvanshi, but conceded runs under pressure in the death overs. Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar and Mayank Markande were expensive, struggling to contain the aggressive KKR batting lineup.
Overall, Mumbai’s bowling unit couldn’t execute consistently in the final overs, allowing Kolkata to accelerate freely and post a daunting target of 221 runs.
- 29 March 2026 9:21 PM IST
KKR Post Massive 220/4 Total, Strong Finish Powers Kolkata to Big Score
Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a powerful batting performance, finishing at a commanding 220/4 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians. The innings was built on a solid foundation by Ajinkya Rahane, who played a captain’s knock of 67 runs, stabilizing the top order after an aggressive start.
Finn Allen provided early momentum with a quick 37, while Cameron Green contributed a handy cameo to keep the scoring rate high in the middle overs. The standout performance came from young Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who smashed a brilliant 51 off just 29 balls, accelerating the innings at a crucial stage.
In the death overs, Rinku Singh took charge and ensured a strong finish with an unbeaten 33, guiding KKR past the 220 mark. Despite picking up four wickets, Mumbai bowlers struggled to contain runs, with only Jasprit Bumrah maintaining decent control.
With this total, Kolkata has put Mumbai under significant pressure, setting up a challenging chase of 221 runs.
- 29 March 2026 9:16 PM IST
MI vs KKR, Live Updates: Kolkata Finish at 220/4, Mumbai Need 221 to Win
KKR 220/4 (20 Overs)
Innings Complete – Mumbai Indians Need 221 Runs to WinNot Out: Rinku Singh 33 (21) | Ramandeep Singh 4 (4)
0 1 2 4 1 WD NB 1Batsman R B 4s 6s SR Ajinkya Rahane (C)
c Hardik Pandya b Shardul Thakur67 40 3 5 167.50 Finn Allen
c Tilak Varma b Shardul Thakur37 17 6 2 217.65 Cameron Green
c Sherfane Rutherford b Shardul Thakur18 10 1 1 180.00 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK)
c Tilak Varma b Hardik Pandya51 29 6 2 175.86 Rinku Singh 33 21 4 0 157.14 Ramandeep Singh 4 4 0 0 100.00 Extras: 10 (NB 1, W 7, LB 2)
Total runs: 220/4 (20 Overs)
MI Bowling
Bowler O M R W Econ T. Boult 4.0 0 38 0 9.50 H. Pandya 3.0 0 39 1 13.00 A. Ghazanfar 4.0 0 51 0 12.75 J. Bumrah 4.0 0 35 0 8.75 S. Thakur 4.0 0 39 3 9.75 M. Markande 1.0 0 16 0 16.00 Fall of wickets: 69/1 (Finn Allen, 5.2 ov), 109/2 (Cameron Green, 8.5 ov), 145/3 (Ajinkya Rahane, 13.3 ov), 205/4 (Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 18.3 ov)
- 29 March 2026 9:10 PM IST
MI vs KKR, Live Updates: Kolkata Cross 200 but Lose Raghuvanshi, Pandya Strikes Big
KKR 209/4 (19.0 Overs)
WICKET! Raghuvanshi Falls After Fifty – Big Blow for KKROn Crease: Rinku Singh 25 (16) | Ramandeep Singh 3 (2)
2 1 1 W 4 WD 1Batsman R B 4s 6s SR Ajinkya Rahane (C)
c Hardik Pandya b Shardul Thakur67 40 3 5 167.50 Finn Allen
c Tilak Varma b Shardul Thakur37 17 6 2 217.65 Cameron Green
c Sherfane Rutherford b Shardul Thakur18 10 1 1 180.00 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK)
c Tilak Varma b Hardik Pandya51 29 6 2 175.86 Rinku Singh 25 16 3 0 156.25 Ramandeep Singh 3 2 0 0 150.00 Extras: 8 (W 6, LB 2)
Total runs: 209/4 (19 Overs)
Bowling
Bowler O M R W Econ T. Boult 4.0 0 38 0 9.50 H. Pandya 2.6 0 39 1 13.00 A. Ghazanfar 4.0 0 51 0 12.75 J. Bumrah 3.0 0 24 0 8.00 S. Thakur 4.0 0 39 3 9.75 M. Markande 1.0 0 16 0 16.00 Yet to bat:
Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing MuzarabaniFall of wickets: 69/1 (Finn Allen, 5.2 ov), 109/2 (Cameron Green, 8.5 ov), 145/3 (Ajinkya Rahane, 13.3 ov), 205/4 (Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 18.3 ov)
- 29 March 2026 9:03 PM IST
MI vs KKR, Live Updates: Kolkata Reach 199/3 in 18 Overs, 200 Just One Hit Away
KKR 199/3 (18.0 Overs)
200 Runs Just 1 Away – Final Assault Begins!On Crease: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 47 (27) | Rinku Singh 23 (14)
1 1 1 1 0 4Batsman R B 4s 6s SR Ajinkya Rahane (C)
c Hardik Pandya b Shardul Thakur67 40 3 5 167.50 Finn Allen
c Tilak Varma b Shardul Thakur37 17 6 2 217.65 Cameron Green
c Sherfane Rutherford b Shardul Thakur18 10 1 1 180.00 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK) 47 27 5 2 174.07 Rinku Singh 23 14 3 0 164.29 Extras: 7 (W 5, LB 2)
Total runs: 199/3 (18 Overs)
Bowling
Bowler O M R W Econ T. Boult 4.0 0 38 0 9.50 H. Pandya 2.0 0 29 0 14.50 A. Ghazanfar 4.0 0 51 0 12.75 J. Bumrah 2.6 0 24 0 8.00 S. Thakur 4.0 0 39 3 9.75 M. Markande 1.0 0 16 0 16.00 Yet to bat:
Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing MuzarabaniFall of wickets: 69/1 (Finn Allen, 5.2 ov), 109/2 (Cameron Green, 8.5 ov), 145/3 (Ajinkya Rahane, 13.3 ov)
- 29 March 2026 8:59 PM IST
MI vs KKR, Live Updates: Kolkata Smash 191/3 in 17 Overs, 200+ Target Loading
KKR 191/3 (17.0 Overs)
KKR in Strong Position – 200+ Total in Sight!On Crease: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 41 (23) | Rinku Singh 21 (12)
4 0 1 6 2 1 WDBatsman R B 4s 6s SR Ajinkya Rahane (C)
c Hardik Pandya b Shardul Thakur67 40 3 5 167.50 Finn Allen
c Tilak Varma b Shardul Thakur37 17 6 2 217.65 Cameron Green
c Sherfane Rutherford b Shardul Thakur18 10 1 1 180.00 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK) 41 23 4 2 178.26 Rinku Singh 21 12 3 0 175.00 Extras: 7 (W 5, LB 2)
Total runs: 191/3 (17 Overs)
Bowling
Bowler O M R W Econ T. Boult 4.0 0 38 0 9.50 H. Pandya 2.0 0 29 0 14.50 A. Ghazanfar 4.0 0 51 0 12.75 J. Bumrah 2.0 0 16 0 8.00 S. Thakur 3.6 0 39 3 9.75 M. Markande 1.0 0 16 0 16.00 Shardul Thakur finishes with 3 wicketsYet to bat:
Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing MuzarabaniFall of wickets: 69/1 (Finn Allen, 5.2 ov), 109/2 (Cameron Green, 8.5 ov), 145/3 (Ajinkya Rahane, 13.3 ov)
- 29 March 2026 8:54 PM IST
MI vs KKR, Live Updates: Kolkata Race to 177/3 After 16 Overs, Final Push Begins
KKR 177/3 (16.0 Overs)
On Crease: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 32 (20) | Rinku Singh 16 (9)
1 2 WD 1 1 0 4Batsman R B 4s 6s SR Ajinkya Rahane (C)
c Hardik Pandya b Shardul Thakur67 40 3 5 167.50 Finn Allen
c Tilak Varma b Shardul Thakur37 17 6 2 217.65 Cameron Green
c Sherfane Rutherford b Shardul Thakur18 10 1 1 180.00 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK) 32 20 4 1 160.00 Rinku Singh 16 9 2 0 177.78 Extras: 7 (W 5, LB 2)
Total runs: 177/3 (16 Overs)
Bowling
Bowler O M R W Econ T. Boult 3.6 0 38 0 9.50 H. Pandya 2.0 0 29 0 14.50 A. Ghazanfar 4.0 0 51 0 12.75 J. Bumrah 2.0 0 16 0 8.00 S. Thakur 3.0 0 25 3 8.33 M. Markande 1.0 0 16 0 16.00 Yet to bat:
Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing MuzarabaniFall of wickets: 69/1 (Finn Allen, 5.2 ov), 109/2 (Cameron Green, 8.5 ov), 145/3 (Ajinkya Rahane, 13.3 ov)
- 29 March 2026 8:50 PM IST
MI vs KKR Live Updates: Kolkata Dominate After 15 Overs, Eye Big Total
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have taken strong control of the match after 15 overs, reaching 167/3 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. The team has built a solid platform and is now looking set for a big total in the final five overs.
Earlier in the innings, captain Ajinkya Rahane played a key knock of 67 runs, anchoring the innings before getting out in the 14th over. His partnership with Finn Allen gave KKR a flying start, putting pressure on the Mumbai bowlers from the beginning.
After Rahane’s dismissal, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh have taken charge. Raghuvanshi is batting confidently and has already crossed 30 runs, while Rinku Singh has started aggressively, scoring quick runs and keeping the momentum going.
Mumbai Indians’ bowling has struggled to control the run flow. Shardul Thakur has been the standout performer with three wickets, providing crucial breakthroughs. However, other bowlers like Ghazanfar and Pandya have been expensive, allowing KKR to maintain a high scoring rate.
With five overs remaining and wickets in hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are now aiming for a total above 200. If the current momentum continues, Mumbai Indians could face a tough chase in the second innings.
- 29 March 2026 8:49 PM IST
MI vs KKR, Live Updates: Kolkata Power Past 167/3 After 15 Overs
KKR 167/3 (15.0 Overs)
On Crease: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 31 (19) | Rinku Singh 8 (4)
6 4 0 1 2 4Batsman R B 4s 6s SR Ajinkya Rahane (C)
c Hardik Pandya b Shardul Thakur67 40 3 5 167.50 Finn Allen
c Tilak Varma b Shardul Thakur37 17 6 2 217.65 Cameron Green
c Sherfane Rutherford b Shardul Thakur18 10 1 1 180.00 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK) 31 19 4 1 163.16 Rinku Singh 8 4 1 0 200.00 Extras: 6 (W 4, LB 2)
Total runs: 167/3 (15 Overs)
Bowling
Bowler O M R W Econ T. Boult 3.0 0 28 0 9.33 H. Pandya 2.0 0 29 0 14.50 A. Ghazanfar 3.6 0 51 0 12.75 J. Bumrah 2.0 0 16 0 8.00 S. Thakur 3.0 0 25 3 8.33 M. Markande 1.0 0 16 0 16.00 Yet to bat:
Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing MuzarabaniFall of wickets: 69/1 (Finn Allen, 5.2 ov), 109/2 (Cameron Green, 8.5 ov), 145/3 (Ajinkya Rahane, 13.3 ov)
- 29 March 2026 8:45 PM IST
MI vs KKR, Live Updates: Kolkata Reach 150/3 After 14 Overs
KKR 150/3 (14.0 Overs)
On Crease: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 21 (16) | Rinku Singh 1 (1)
0 4 1 W 1 0Batsman R B 4s 6s SR Ajinkya Rahane (C)
c Hardik Pandya b Shardul Thakur67 40 3 5 167.50 Finn Allen
c Tilak Varma b Shardul Thakur37 17 6 2 217.65 Cameron Green
c Sherfane Rutherford b Shardul Thakur18 10 1 1 180.00 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK) 21 16 3 0 131.25 Rinku Singh 1 1 0 0 100.00 Extras: 6 (W 4, LB 2)
Total runs: 150/3 (14 Overs)
Bowling
Bowler O M R W Econ T. Boult 3.0 0 28 0 9.33 H. Pandya 2.0 0 29 0 14.50 A. Ghazanfar 3.0 0 34 0 11.33 J. Bumrah 2.0 0 16 0 8.00 S. Thakur 2.6 0 25 3 9.61 M. Markande 1.0 0 16 0 16.00 Yet to bat:
Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing MuzarabaniFall of wickets: 69/1 (Finn Allen, 5.2 ov), 109/2 (Cameron Green, 8.5 ov), 145/3 (Ajinkya Rahane, 13.3 ov)
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