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In a thrilling IPL 2026 opener on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians finally shattered the 13-year jinx by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring contest.
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton put on a show as MI won the match by 6 wickets to get their first victory of the season.
KKR, opting to bat first after losing the toss, posted a formidable 220/4 in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane (67 off 40) and debutant Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51 off 29) provided explosive starts, with useful contributions lower down keeping the scoreboard ticking at over 11 runs per over. MI's bowling, led by Shardul Thakur's 3/39, managed to restrict them slightly but couldn't prevent a daunting target of 221.
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton forged a blistering 148-run partnership in just 11.5 overs, with Rohit smashing 78 off 38 balls in vintage style. The middle order, including contributions from Tilak Varma and skipper Hardik Pandya (who remained not out with quick cameos), ensured there were no major hiccups. Naman Dhir sealed the deal with a boundary in the final over. The chase was MI's highest successful pursuit in such a context, turning the Wankhede into a fortress once again and sparking massive celebrations among the home crowd.
This victory was not just a statistical break but a psychological boost. It silenced critics who had written off MI's opening-match fortunes and set a confident tone for Hardik Pandya's men. Jasprit Bumrah's presence added control, while the batting depth shone under lights.
MI vs KKR Awards List: Full List of Award Winners
Here's the full list of award winners of the Match 2 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Sierra Super Striker of the Match: Finn Allen (KKR) - SR: 217.65
Angel One Super Sixes: Ryan Rickelton (MI) - 8 Sixes
Rupay Most Fours: Rohit Sharma (MI) - 6 Fours
TATA IPL Green Dot Ball of the Match: Kartik Tyagi (KKR) - 9 dot balls
Player of the Match: Shardul Thakur (MI) - 3 wickets with the ball (3/35)
MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 2 Key Stats
Mumbai Indians have extended their record for most wins against a single opponent at a venue as they have beaten KKR 11 times at Wankhede. The Paltans have won 25 times against KKR in 36 outings over the years.
This is the first win for MI in an opening match of an IPL season after 14 years.
The chase is the highest for Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.
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