MI vs KKR IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Mumbai break opening match jinx, beat Kolkata by 6 wickets at Wankhede

That’s all from this high-octane clash as Mumbai Indians kick off IPL 2026 with a record chase and a statement win over KKR. Stay tuned for more live updates, match analysis, and IPL 2026 coverage. Thanks for reading!

"[What keeps you going on such batting decks?] I've said this before also, I like challenges. This was a challenging situation, especially sixth over. Because you expect Boult or Bumrah to get early wickets, but didn't happen. So it was challenging coming in and bowling that sixth over. Challenges are what have made me. This ground has given me bitter and sweet memories both. To come and play for MI is special. To come and play on my home ground. I was a net bowler and upcoming boy in the early years, quietly making my mark. Since then it was always going to happen, and it's finally happened. So it feels special. I'll be very happy if I stay here [for my career]. It's my home city. The kind of backing I have got here is amazing. To trade me from LSG and playing me first game. [On the Lord memes] I like them because people give that name with love. So it's not really a 'meme' meme. Just a way for people to show love.'

"Feeling okay, just a lot of cramps to my calf and both the calves actually. So hopefully I'll be okay. I mean, just a lot of cramps. It was really tough. I thought 220-225 was a good total," Rahane said,

"We batted really well, but again, the inexperienced bowling attack. Playing against Mumbai Indians, strong batting lineup, it's a really learning curve for us. Apart from Vaibhav, Karthik, Muzarabani, haven't been used to IPL, two experienced spinners, but I thought Mumbai Indians batted well. So our bowlers will definitely learn, " he added.

"(On his batting) I'm still young, 37, I'm still young, feeling good, but yeah, struggling with my cramps. Happens in Mumbai, a lot of humidity, but really happy the way I'm batting at the moment. (On the bowling) I think when Green starts to bowl soon, the combination will slightly be different. At the moment, we have to see the balance, guys who can bowl well for us, batting-wise, as I said, we batted really well, but finding that balance with the ball is really important," he further said.

"So hopefully, Green starts to bowl soon. (Why Green can't bowl?) That's the question you need to ask to Cricket Australia. A lot of positives from the batting side. I thought Kartik bowled well, played a game after a while. I thought he was really good. So yes, as I said, a lot of positives and lots to learn as well."

Mumbai Indians wrap it up in style as Naman Dhir drills a full delivery straight down the ground for four to seal the chase. It’s a landmark win for MI, who register their first season-opening victory since 2012, and in record fashion with their highest successful chase. A dominant finish caps off a commanding performance at Wankhede.

Massive moment in the chase as Ryan Rickelton is run out after a superb 81 off 43. The MI opener looked set to finish things, but a sharp piece of fielding from Anukul Roy turns the tide briefly. After completing one, Rickelton pushed for a risky second but was sent back, and Roy’s flat, accurate throw to the bowler’s end caught him short. A brilliant innings comes to an end, giving KKR a glimmer of hope.

KKR get a much-needed breakthrough as Suryakumar Yadav departs for a quickfire 16 off 8. Kartik Tyagi strikes with a short ball, and SKY’s pull shot almost goes the distance but falls just short of the ropes. Rinku Singh keeps his composure at deep mid-wicket to complete a clean catch near the boundary. A brief moment of relief for KKR, but MI still remain firmly in control of the chase. MI- 179/2 in 14.2 overs.

End of a sensational innings from Rohit Sharma, who departs for a blistering 78 off 38. Vaibhav Arora finally gets the breakthrough, but it needed a brilliant effort from Anukul Roy, who sprinted back from mid-on and pulled off a superb diving catch. Rohit mistimed a full toss while looking to finish it in style, but he walks off to a standing ovation after putting MI firmly in control of the chase.

Rohit Sharma is in absolute beast mode now, dismantling Vaibhav Arora with ease. He first charges down the track to pull a short ball over mid-wicket for four, then capitalises on a juicy full toss by launching it over deep extra cover for a flat six. KKR bowlers are running out of answers as Rohit continues his dominant display.

Rohit Sharma is showcasing his full range tonight, adding finesse to power with a classy boundary off Kartik Tyagi. Hanging back to a wide delivery, he simply guides it past backward point with soft hands, using the pace to perfection. Effortless timing as Rohit keeps MI firmly in control.

Ryan Rickelton is making it count in style, taking on Sunil Narine with a fearless approach. The left-hander clears long-on with a mistimed but effective six before following it up with a clean slog-sweep into the stands. He then rotates strike to bring up a well-deserved half-century, capping off a fluent and attacking innings. Rickelton’s knock is keeping MI firmly on top in the chase.

Ryan Rickelton continues his aggressive intent, taking on Sunil Narine with a well-executed shot. Picking the length early, the left-hander gets down on one knee and swipes it cleanly over mid-wicket for a maximum. Confident footwork and strong hitting as MI keep the scoring rate high against spin.

Rohit Sharma is putting on a show at Wankhede, smashing Kartik Tyagi for two towering sixes in a commanding over. The MI opener carved one beautifully over cover before pulling another into the mid-wicket stands with authority. He mixes power with smart running, and a couple off the final ball brings up a major milestone, his 50th score of 50+ in IPL history. Rohit looks in ominous touch as MI continue their strong start.

Rohit Sharma is in complete control at Wankhede, taking apart Varun Chakravarthy with a masterclass in strokeplay. He first drives one elegantly inside-out for four to bring up Mumbai Indians’ fifty, then follows it up with a sublime lofted six over long-off. Rohit continues to dictate terms, sweeping confidently for another boundary as MI cruise with momentum firmly on their side.

MI- 64/0 after 5 overs. Rohit Sharma- 35* off 17, Ryan Rickelton- 28* off 13.

Mumbai Indians shift gears in style as Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton take on Vaibhav Arora in a big over. Rohit sets the tone with a trademark six over mid-wicket, rolling back the years with a clean strike. After rotating strike, Rickelton takes charge, first smashing an overpitched delivery over extra cover, then following it up with a pulled six over mid-wicket. Three maximums in the over as MI find early momentum and put KKR bowlers under pressure.

Mumbai Indians pick up momentum in the second over with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton both finding the fence, though not convincingly. Rohit gets off the mark with a streaky inside-edge boundary that nearly shaved leg stump, before guiding one down to third man. Rickelton then adds another four with a mistimed loft that just clears mid-on. Blessing Muzarabani keeps testing both batters with movement and hard lengths, but MI manage to collect a few handy early runs.

Mumbai Indians get off the mark cautiously with Ryan Rickelton picking up an early boundary, albeit in fortunate fashion. The left-hander edged a fuller delivery from Vaibhav Arora past slip, and a fumble in the deep allowed it to race away for four. Arora, however, kept things tight otherwise, beating Rickelton multiple times with movement outside off and even drawing a half-appeal for a nick. Rohit Sharma is off the mark via a leg bye as MI begin steadily without taking early risks.

Mumbai have lost the first match of each season since 2012. They need 221 to change that in the run chase. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton are opening for Mumbai Indians.

KKR finish at 220/4. MI need 221 to win.

Rare lapse from Jasprit Bumrah as he oversteps to hand Rinku Singh a no-ball and a free hit at a crucial stage. Rinku couldn’t fully capitalise on the free delivery, managing just a single despite finding a fielder in the deep. However, he quickly makes amends by stepping out and slicing a widish full toss over backward point for a boundary. A slightly untidy start to the over from Bumrah is giving KKR a late push in the death overs.

Big moment in the game as Hardik Pandya breaks through, dismissing Angkrish Raghuvanshi for a well-crafted 51 off 29. The youngster, who kept KKR’s innings on track after Rahane’s departure, tried to accelerate but lost shape on a slower, pitched-up delivery and miscued it towards long-off. Tilak Varma made no mistake under the high ball, completing a safe catch. Raghuvanshi walks off to a warm ovation, but his wicket gives Mumbai Indians a timely boost in the death overs.

Massive breakthrough for Mumbai Indians as Shardul Thakur delivers yet again, removing the well-set Ajinkya Rahane for a superb 67 off 40. Rahane, who looked in complete control, tried to go inside-out but mistimed it straight to Hardik Pandya at extra cover. The wicket halts KKR’s momentum just as they looked to accelerate. Earlier in the over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi rotated strike before surviving a risky top-edged boundary. Rinku Singh is now at the crease, and KKR will need him to rebuild quickly after losing their in-form anchor

Ajinkya Rahane is setting the tone for KKR with a confident counter-attack, taking on debutant Allah Ghazanfar with a clean six over deep mid-wicket and smart strike rotation. The veteran looks in sublime touch, especially against spin, picking lengths early and finding gaps with ease. However, Mumbai Indians quickly pulled things back through Jasprit Bumrah, who delivered a clinical over filled with pinpoint yorkers, conceding just 5 runs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi is supporting well at the other end, but Bumrah’s accuracy has ensured MI regain control after Rahane’s brief burst.

Ajinkya Rahane reached his fifty in the 10th over, guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to 120/2. Trent Boult, who had come into the attack, conceded 10 runs in the over, as Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi rotated the strike effectively and punished loose deliveries.

Rahane’s fifty came off just 29 balls, highlighted by a crisp two through the off-side that helped him reach the milestone. Raghuvanshi contributed a quick 7 off 4, including a stylish four past deep backward point. The partnership kept KKR cruising with confidence at a run rate above 12.

KKR reached 101/1 at the end of the eighth over, adding 7 runs off AM Ghazanfar’s over. Ajinkya Rahane and Cameron Green rotated the strike expertly, taking singles off almost every delivery to maintain the momentum. Rahane brought up a rapid fifty in just 25 balls, while Green supported well at the other end, including a massive six earlier.

The over also featured a wide from Ghazanfar, sliding down the leg side as Rahane opted not to play it, but KKR kept their run rate ticking past 12. Both batters showed great awareness, running smart singles and exploiting gaps in the field, ensuring the scoreboard kept moving steadily.

Cameron Green and Ajinkya Rahane added 16 runs off Mayank Markande’s over to keep KKR flying. Green got into the act first, smashing a floaty delivery over long-on for a massive six. Rahane then continued the assault, hammering another delivery over the bowler’s head for a maximum and finding gaps for quick runs.

The over also saw a dramatic LBW shout against Rahane, which MI reviewed—but the ball-tracking confirmed it was sliding down leg, resulting in a lost review. Despite that, KKR maintained momentum, racing along at a brisk pace with the duo dominating the over.

Finn Allen falls for 37 off 17 balls, ending KKR’s explosive opening stand. Shardul Thakur’s slower, floaty delivery outside off caught Allen off-guard. Attempting a shovel shot without backing away, Allen mistimed it and offered an easy catch to Tilak Varma at long-on, who held on safely.

This breakthrough is exactly what Mumbai Indians needed to stop KKR from racing away early. Allen’s 37 came with four boundaries and two massive sixes, but now the pressure shifts to the middle order to maintain momentum.

Jasprit Bumrah enters the attack, but Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen continue to keep the scoreboard ticking with smart batting at the Wankhede Stadium.

Rahane gets the over going with a well-timed boundary, using Bumrah’s pace to his advantage, while Allen survives a slower-ball deception that still races away for four. Though Bumrah mixes his lengths and pace cleverly, KKR manage to rotate strike efficiently and pick up boundaries at crucial moments.

It’s a relatively controlled over compared to the previous carnage, but still yields 11 runs—keeping Kolkata Knight Riders firmly in command. At the end of five overs, KKR are cruising at 68/0, with Allen on 37 (16) and Rahane on 27 (14).

It’s absolute mayhem at the Wankhede Stadium as Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane dismantle Hardik Pandya in a massive 26-run over.

Allen leads the charge with a flurry of boundaries, punishing anything loose with crisp pulls and drives, while Rahane joins the party with back-to-back sixes, taking full advantage of the short boundaries. The duo bring up a blazing 50-run opening stand—something Kolkata Knight Riders struggled to achieve last season.

Pandya’s over goes the distance, leaking runs in all directions as MI lose early control of the game. At the end of four overs, KKR surge to 57/0, with Allen racing to 32 (14) and Rahane on 21 (10).

Finn Allen explodes into action, taking on debutant AM Ghazanfar with a flurry of big hits. After a quiet start, Allen shifts gears quickly—smashing two towering sixes and a boundary in the over to seize momentum for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Ghazanfar shows glimpses of his variations but is taken apart as Allen capitalises on anything short, showcasing his aggressive intent. Ajinkya Rahane rotates strike at the other end, playing the supporting role.

KKR race to 31/0 after three overs, with Allen blazing away on 20 off 11 balls.

Hardik Pandya delivers a controlled over, conceding just four runs to keep Kolkata Knight Riders in check early on.

Finn Allen gets off the mark with a fortunate boundary—an attempted cross-batted shot results in a thick inside edge racing away to the fence. Apart from that, Pandya sticks to disciplined lines and lengths, not allowing any free scoring opportunities.

At the end of two overs, KKR move to 14/0, with Allen on 4 (6) and Ajinkya Rahane on 8 (6).