Mumbai Indians broke their IPL jinx at Wankhede by successfully chasing down Kolkata Knight Riders’ 221-run target to beat them by six wickets in an action-packed encounter at Wankhede. Rohit Sharma led their chase with an explosive fifty, boasting some superb shots that helped propel Mumbai home.
Finn Allen made a stunning start for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), smashing five dot balls before smashing an incredible six over long-on.
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| No. | Date | Season | Venue | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | IPL | Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won | 24 runs |
| 2 | 2024 | IPL | Mumbai | Kolkata Knight Riders won | 18 runs |
| 3 | 2023 | IPL | Mumbai | Mumbai Indians won | 5 wickets |
| 4 | 2023 | IPL | Kolkata | Mumbai Indians won | 5 wickets |
| 5 | 2022 | IPL | Pune | Kolkata Knight Riders won | 52 runs |
| 6 | 2022 | IPL | Mumbai | Kolkata Knight Riders won | 5 wickets |
| 7 | 2021 | IPL | Abu Dhabi | Kolkata Knight Riders won | 7 wickets |
| 8 | 2021 | IPL | Chennai | Mumbai Indians won | 10 runs |
| 9 | 2020 | IPL | Abu Dhabi | Mumbai Indians won | 8 wickets |
| 10 | 2020 | IPL | Abu Dhabi | Mumbai Indians won | 49 runs |
MI XI
On Sunday, when they meet again at Wankhede Stadium for IPL 2024’s opening matchup between two former champions, Kolkata Knight Riders may finally have their chance at making amends and breaking this trend. We have put together a projected playing XI and pitch report so you can better prepare yourself.
The Knight Riders cricket franchise was established in 2008 in Kolkata by Future Group owned by Shah Rukh Khan and follows their official motto of “Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo” (“Perform, Fight, Win”). Sourav Ganguly has become their icon player while their logo features a Bengal lion as their emblem.
KKR achieved their most recent triumph in 2022 when they beat Mumbai Indians to capture their inaugural IPL championship and became the first Kolkata-based team ever to do so in competition history. Current coach Dinesh Karthik, Sourav Ganguly’s son.
Since then, the team has reached multiple semi-finals and won five domestic Super Cup and two Champions Trophy titles.
GMR Infrastructure Limited, one of the premier investors of the Indian Premier League, backs this franchise. On average, over 18,000 fans attend every home match and they have sold more than 250,000 tickets this season.
KKR signed New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and South African pacer Anrich Nortje at the latest auction, while keeping Robin Uthappa and spinner Piush Chawla via RTM. Additionally, key acquisitions included Australian batsman Darren Bravo as well as West Indian all-rounder Rovman Powell.
Blessing Muzarabani will add speed and skill to KKR’s bowling attack this season when he makes his IPL debut this year. At 24, Muzarabani brings both speed and skill; his ability to break partnerships quickly while taking crucial wickets will prove valuable as part of their lineup this year. He will certainly prove invaluable.
Colin de Grandhomme will add depth to KKR’s batting lineup with his left-handed opening batsman skills and prolific run scoring abilities in T20 cricket, being one of only five players who has scored over 100 runs in each edition of IPL since 2009. Rohit Sharma has been one of Mumbai’s standout performers in IPL over recent editions; his impressive averages include 50+ runs per edition since 2013.
KKR XI
As two former IPL Trophy winners meet at Wankhede Stadium, cricket fans are excitedly anticipating some quality cricket action. Here is the projected playing XIs for both sides and an in-depth pitch report to assist in making informed choices for this clash.
Last time these teams faced each other, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious after an epic contest that saw both teams fight until the very last over, when Rahul Tripathi scored an unbeaten 102 to seal victory for Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians later made history when they became the first team ever to score 100 sixes in a Twenty20 match, an amazing accomplishment and monumental step for the franchise.
In comparison, KKR were the poorer side on the night and struggled to meet their target of 220 runs in just 18.4 overs. Since then they have struggled to find form and will be keen to improve both their batting and bowling performances.
KKR are without their captain Dinesh Karthik due to injury, while Varun Chakravarthy remains uncertain for this matchup. Sunil Narine may continue as their opening batsman, joining Allen in the middle order. With Brendon McCullum present as well, this could prove advantageous as they attempt to counter Mumbai Indians bowlers’ threat.
KKR have made headlines due to their bowling. With an economy rate in both pace and spin bowling that ranks worst across completed games, their bowling has come under intense scrutiny due to inconsistency from overseas pacers like Blessing Muzarabani and Angkrish Raghuvanshi as well as mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy who is under immense scrutiny due to his struggles.
KKR do have options available to them to them to cover for their attacking weaknesses. Mukul Choudhary, Avesh Khan and Mohammed Shami will add depth to their attack with their respective skillsets being invaluable assets during an upcoming clash. Manimaran Siddharth provides control during the middle overs, which could come in handy against Mumbai Indians’ powerful batsmen. Leg-spinner Mohammad Asif will also aid KKR’s bowling unit on this big stage. However, the biggest worry for KKR this season has been their batting. Their numbers have been far below par and they must find ways to score more runs at the top of their order in order to challenge top teams in this competition. With pressure mounting on them from within and without, they must perform strongly against Mumbai Indians to stay positive and avoid relegation battles.
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Predictions
Wankhede Stadium will host an exhilarating match when five-time Indian Premier League Champions Mumbai Indians square off against three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders for an eye-catching contest to launch 2026 edition. According to Forebet’s algorithm, Kolkata are predicted to emerge victorious with 56% probability.
Rohit Sharma and MI begin this season with one clear objective in mind – winning their sixth IPL crown. Hardik Pandya leads an experienced side featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult alongside young firepower like Jaden Pollock and Liam Plunkett.
Jasprit Bumrah’s ability to stop runs flowing freely, create pressure and strike crucial wickets is invaluable in this format. He excelled while with MI, and will hope to give KKR’s season a swift start with impressive performances this time out.
At this renowned venue, the pitch has long been known to cater to stroke-makers with its combination of pace and bounce, short boundary line, and good lighting conditions for batsmen. Under lights, its surface provides even greater assistance; dew factor could also come into play in the second half, making batting first an appealing strategy. Fast bowlers may offer early swing while spinners should become increasingly effective as time progresses; Mumbai weather is forecast to remain partly cloudy yet warm and humid.
