The second match of IPL 2026 will feature Mumbai Indians taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at one of the best cricket stadiums in India, Wankhede Stadium on March 29 at 7:30 PM IST. Mumbai, led by Hardik Pandya, will have the home advantage and also hold a strong head-to-head record, with 24 wins compared to KKR’s 11, including a solid record at Wankhede where they have won most games.
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Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma lead a strong batting lineup for MI, while their bowling attack is managed by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, will depend on key players like Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Cameron Green to put up a tough fight. The Wankhede pitch usually helps batters, with average first-innings scores around 170–190, offering good bounce and shorter boundaries, while dew in the second innings often makes chasing easier.
Players with all-round abilities like Hardik Pandya and Sunil Narine are the ideal picks for captaincy as per our MI vs KKR Dream11 team prediction, while Cameron Green and Rohit Sharma could be backed for vice-captaincy.
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Details
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 2 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
| City | Mumbai |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 29th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | MI vs KKR Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
MI vs KKR Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 44 Runs |
| Ashwani Kumar | MI | 2 Wickets |
| Manish Pandey | KKR | 37 Runs |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 2 Wickets |
MI vs KKR Toss Prediction
The toss could play a significant role, as per our MI vs KKR Dream11 prediction today match at Wankhede Stadium, as teams usually prefer to chase here. Over the years, teams batting second have had a slight advantage, winning around 53.65% of IPL matches at this venue. This is mainly because of the dew in the evening and the flat pitch, which make it easier for batters to chase targets under lights.
Record of Chasing Teams at Wankhede Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 53.65% |
MI vs KKR Playing 11 (Probable)

| Mumbai Indians Playing 11 | Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Finn Allen(wk) |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Ajinkya Rahane(c) |
| Tilak Varma | Cameron Green |
| Hardik Pandya(c) | Rinku Singh |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Sunil Narine |
| Naman Dhir | Ramandeep Singh |
| Mitchell Santner | Kartik Tyagi |
| Deepak Chahar | Vaibhav Arora |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Varun Chakravarthy |
| Trent Boult | Blessing Muzarabani |
| Impact player: Mayank Markande | Impact player: Manish Pandey |
MI vs KKR Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers

| Top Run Scorers | Suryakumar Yadav and Finn Allen |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy |
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MI vs KKR Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Hardik Pandya and Sunil Narine |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Rohit Sharma and Cameron Green |
Top Picks for MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | Batsman |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | Bowler |
Budget Picks for MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | KKR | Batsman |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: F Allen, Q de Kock
- Batters: R Sharma(vc), T Varma, A Raghuvanshi
- All-rounders: H Pandya(c), C Green, S Narine
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, V Chakaravarthy, T Boult
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: T Seifert
- Batters: R Sharma, S Yadav, A Rahane, A Raghuvanshi
- All-rounders: H Pandya, C Green(vc), S Narine(c), M Santner
- Bowlers: D Chahar, B Muzarabani
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for MI vs KKR based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 2) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| R Minz | 6.5 |
| P Solanki | 6.5 |
MI vs KKR Weather & Pitch Report at Wankhede Stadium
| Temperature | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 runs |
MI vs KKR H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 24 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 11 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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