The Mumbai Indians-Kolkata Knight Riders rivalry is one of the most compelling stories in IPL history, with Mumbai Indians showing marked improvement against Kolkata Knight Riders over recent seasons despite MI’s earlier dominance over them. Fans often look back at the thrilling mumbai indians vs kolkata knight riders match scorecard to relive those high-intensity moments between the two IPL giants.
Spencer Johnson gives KKR some early momentum! He hits an amazing six-inch shot.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Score (Winner) | Score (Loser) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Mumbai Indians | 8 wickets | MI: 121/2 (12.5 ov) (Cricbuzz) | KKR: 116 (16.2 ov) (Cricbuzz) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (Cricbuzz) |
| 11 May 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 runs | KKR: 157/7 (16.0 ov) (The Times of India) | MI: 139/8 (16.0 ov) (The Times of India) | (Venue not specified) |
| 3 May 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 24 runs | KKR: 169 (?) (The Times of India) | MI: 145 (?) (The Times of India) | (Venue not specified) |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Mumbai Indians | 5 wickets | MI: (chased) 186/5 (?) (bigbashboard.com) | KKR: 185/6 (?) (bigbashboard.com) | (Venue not specified) |
| 9 May 2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 52 runs | KKR: 165/9 (20 ov) (The Times of India) | MI: 113 (17.3 ov) (The Times of India) | (Venue not specified) |
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians (MI) kicked off the 2025 season on a winning note, taking out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets at Wankhede Stadium with debutant Ashwani Kumar’s impressive 4/24 bowling spell to reduce KKR to only 116 runs before Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton led MI with an opening partnership of 62 runs to give themselves a solid platform from which to chase down their target.
MI pacers Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar made an immediate impact during the powerplay, keeping KKR to only a handful of runs on board. But the MI spinners took control in the middle overs, dismissing Sunil Narine for duck and Quinton de Kock for golden duck to complete an impressive victory for MI.
After the break, KKR attempted to mount a comeback; however, Ashwani’s stellar bowling put paid to their plans. In four deliveries the left-arm spinner took two wickets off Rinku Singh and Manish Pandey before clean bowling Russell to ensure there would be no late charge from their visitors.
Angkrish Raghvanshi made an error when mistiming his shot to straight drive it towards Ravichandran Ashwin at deep midwicket; Ashwin took an easy catch. With five batsmen out for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), pressure on their batters increases significantly.
MI have taken complete control of the game since midway, needing just 117 runs from 10 overs to finish their run chase, with Andre Russell taking responsibility to lead them.
Ryan Rickelton made an excellent start to MI’s innings by smashing two sixes off Sunil Narine to reach his maiden IPL fifty. Soon thereafter he added another maximum off Narine before taking one last swing at him for another maximum, seemingly on track for victory against MI. But just when things seemed bright for MI they lost Will Jacks to an appeal for leg before off Spencer Johnson; unfortunately the umpire’s original decision stood, leaving MI now 92/3 in 10 overs.
IPL 2023
Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders have each made a strong start to this edition of the Indian Premier League, meeting each other for one of 35 back-and-forth matches that hold great promise for both teams. A lot is at stake on either side in these early matches – something both sides will look to avoid at all costs!
KKR are poised to defend their crown, currently sitting atop the table with 13 points through eight games and currently leading by one over Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals respectively. As they look for another championship win, other contenders such as Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals pose stiff competition, whil KKR aim to break into the top four for the first time ever in their history.
MI are buoyed by Rohit Sharma’s return to form, scoring an unbeaten 84 not out against RCB last time out and continuing his push for an orange cap. Tilak Varma’s solid start gives MI hope while Suryakumar Yadav and Nitish Rana will be central figures for KKR’s batsmen.
Dinesh Karthik of KKR has made some risky selections in this game, fielding left-armer Arjun Tendulkar and Duan Jansen as IPL debutants despite not playing much cricket prior to this one; these players may take time to adjust; nonetheless, it was still a risky call; but with experienced batsmen such as Piyush Chawla and Hrithik Shokeen available they should have plenty of support available to them as pillars.
Chawla bowled an economical final over of the Powerplay to end it on 57/2 for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, middle overs batting struggled before Venkatesh Narayan hit six from Shakib Al Hasan on the opening ball of 11th over from Cameron Green – only for it be caught off Ishan Kishan soon afterwards and fall on 58 runs off 25 balls!
Kishan and Rohit will be key figures in Mumbai’s chase of 187; however, their bowlers must aid them if they hope to reach it within 10 overs. Kishan and Rohit should hold off KKR top order from having trouble against MI bowlers such as left-arm spinner Suyash Sharma’s pacey delivery.
Match Predictions
Mumbai Indians hope to rebound after suffering back-to-back losses against KKR at home on Monday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The match promises to be an exciting contest between two top teams with some of their key stars expected from both squads taking part. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will look to recover after dropping their opener against Mumbai Indians by fighting hard for victory and to put on an excellent show against them.
Dinesh Karthik made an impressionful performance against Gujarat Triggers and will look to repeat that performance here against Rajasthan Royals. At 33-years-old, Dinesh is key for his side’s chances of victory as his strokeplay can turn any game around; Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh and Rinku Singh will assist him as well.
While Mumbai Indians will aim to improve their bowling in this match, as they have struggled with it during their previous two games. Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar may find form for their team’s benefit.
MI have also been looking for depth in the spin department and appear close to signing back leg-spinner Mayank Markande from Kolkata Knight Riders, reports the Times of India. Talks reportedly are at their final stage with an announcement likely being made soon.
While KKR are well-known for their spin attack with Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, Mumbai Indians boast an equally formidable spin unit featuring Karn Sharma, Vignesh Puthur, Mujeeb Ur Rahman as well as left-arm wrist spinner Satyanarayana Raju in their squad; though whether or not he will become part of their roster is yet unclear.
As Wankhede pitch is known for being conducive to batting, both teams should expect their totals to soar high in this matchup. Average score at the venue has been 170 and four scores over 200 have been posted so far in IPL 2024 matches at Wankhede ground. Furthermore, dew is possible during later half of matches, which may provide a boost for batsmen.
Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders’ fierce rivalry is one of the highlights of every season’s Indian Premier League tournament. Every encounter between them brings fireworks, heated opposition, and stunning performances to make for exciting spectacles – making their matchup one of the highlights.
Over the years, these two teams have faced off in 35 IPL matches; with MI emerging victorious 24 times to KKR’s 11 victories.
However, this trend has begun to shift with KKR regaining their footing and providing stiff competition to Mumbai Indians in recent seasons. Fans have enjoyed witnessing both sides give each other a run for their money which makes the matchups truly exciting for fans alike.
Both teams boast top-of-the-line players that can swing any match. Rohit Sharma leads MI’s batting, capable of turning any contest around with his big hitting abilities and world-class bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya ravaging the opposition top order. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell can quickly alter the course of any match for KKR with their powerful hitting capabilities that can alter any encounter instantly.
One reason the contest between KKR and MI is so riveting to watch is their thrilling back-and-forth battles. Even though Mumbai Indians generally dominate head-to-head matches, KKR still manages to keep its heads above water and provide their fans with some unforgettable finishes and celebrations.
KKR’s comeback can be attributed to their young and promising talent on board, such as Shukla, LR, and Nitish Rana who have provided new dimensions to the team’s play. Now seen as one of the strongest teams in the tournament – making them hard for Mumbai Indians to contain! Expect an intense encounter between these two sides this season!