The stage is set at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for a massive Sunday night clash. It’s Match 2 of IPL 2026, and the rivalry between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is ready to reach a boiling point.
Whether you’re looking for the starting XI or just trying to figure out which app to open to catch the first ball, here is everything you need to know.
📅 Match Details: MI vs KKR
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- The Stakes: MI is looking to break their infamous “opening game curse” (they haven’t won their season opener since 2013), while KKR aims to prove their new-look squad can dominate away from home.
📺 How to Watch Live (India & Worldwide)
In 2026, the digital and television landscape for IPL has shifted slightly. Here is your viewing guide:
In India
- Digital Streaming: The match is streaming live on the JioHotstar app and website. You’ll need a subscription (Mobile, Super, or Premium) to access the high-definition feed.
- Television: Catch the live broadcast on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional channels like Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada).
Global Broadcasters
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (available via Sling TV or cable).
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket and the Sky Go app.
- Australia: Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.
- South Africa: SuperSport.
🏏 Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Led by Hardik Pandya, MI boasts a terrifyingly strong Indian core. Keep an eye on the “Hitman” Rohit Sharma, who looks sharper than ever this season.
Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Allah Ghazanfar.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR enters with Ajinkya Rahane at the helm. All eyes are on their ₹25.2 crore man, Cameron Green, as he returns to face his former franchise at his old home ground.
Predicted XI: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Rachin Ravindra, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi.
🏟️ Pitch & Weather Report
- The Surface: Wankhede is famous for its red soil pitch, offering consistent bounce and plenty of value for stroke-makers. Expect a high-scoring game; anything under 200 might be difficult to defend here.
- The Dew Factor: Humidity is expected to rise to 76% by 10:00 PM. The team winning the toss will likely choose to field first to avoid bowling with a wet ball in the second innings.
📊 Head-to-Head: The Dominance
Historically, Mumbai has had the upper hand in this fixture.
- Total Matches: 35
- MI Wins: 24
- KKR Wins: 11
However, KKR’s spin duo of Narine and Chakravarthy could be the “X-factor” if they can grip the ball early in the evening.
