Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highlights, IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma Breaks Virat Kohli's Big Record As Mumbai Indians End 14-Year Jinx With Win.
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highlights, IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya and Co. defeated KKR by six wickets in their campaign opener at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on March 29, 2026.
It was a night of fireworks, records, and redemption as Mumbai Indians (MI) finally broke their long-standing jinx of not winning an IPL season opener since 2012. Chasing a daunting target of 221, MI cruised to 224/4 in just 19.1 overs, registering their highest successful chase at home and delivering a statement victory.
A cricket stadium is filled with spectators at night.
A cricket stadium is filled with spectators at night.
The Wankhede Stadium was electric under the floodlights, packed with passionate MI fans roaring for their team. Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that initially looked risky as KKR's batting lineup exploded, but MI's bowlers, led by Shardul Thakur, pulled things back cleverly.