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MI vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians take crushing win by 6 wickets

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Mumbai,UPDATED: Mar 29, 2026 23:48 IST

Mumbai (MI) vs Kolkata (KKR) Highlights, IPL 2026: MI finally break their opening match jinx. A dominant chase caps off a strong start to the season.

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Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton
Mumbai (MI) vs Kolkata (KKR) Live Score (Photo: AP)

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 group clash between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders from Wankhede Stadium.

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23:48 IST:
Fresh start beckons - Up next on Monday, 30th March, the Rajasthan Royals go up against the Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. Two teams that endured disappointing campaigns last season will be eager to turn a new leaf. The game will get underway at 2 pm GMT (7.30 pm IST), but as always, you can join us early for the build-up. See you then. Cheers!
23:50 IST:
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - In a game that saw 444 runs being scored, Shardul Thakur returned figures of 3 for 39 from his 4 overs. He says that it was a challenging situation when he came into bowl the 6th over, but he thrives in such situations. Adds that this venue has given him bitter and sweet memories. He was a net bowler here back in 2012, and is finally playing for the Mumbai Indians after a long wait. Shardul says that he would be more than happy to retire in MI. Reckons that the backing from the management and the skipper have been very helpful, and he feels pleased to represent the MI family. He ends by saying that the 'Lord' tag is given by the fans and that is how they show love towards him.
23:50 IST:
The skipper of the Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya says it's been a long wait of 13 years to start the season with a win, and he is very glad the team has finally managed to do that. He adds that having seen how the wicket played, especially during Kolkata Knight Riders' powerplay, they knew it was a good batting surface and credits the bowlers for keeping things in check. Pandya mentions that 220 is always gettable if you get off to a strong start, and praises Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton for the start they provided. When asked how tough it was to choose between Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton, Hardik replies that de Kock is a top man and took the decision in his stride when Rickelton was picked ahead of him. He adds that the team backed Rickelton because of what he has done for the franchise in the past, and is glad that faith has paid off. Hardik shares that he told Thakur that it was time to stop hopping franchises and settle here for the rest of his career. Mentions that Shardul is someone with a big heart who is always looking to outthink the batters.
23:35 IST:
Time for the presentation ceremony...
23:43 IST:
Ryan Rickelton is up for a chat - Ryan says that he feels pretty good. Adds that finding the middle of the bat early on alongside Rohit was pretty special. Mentions that he thought Tilak said yes on his run out, and he could not get around Blessing, but also admits it was not the bowler's fault. Rickelton further adds that Sherfane Rutherford came up to him and said it was a solid knock. Says the surface had been used just a few weeks ago during the World Cup, so it wasn’t the easiest to get going on. It took a bit of time to adjust, but he felt he adapted well and made the most of the conditions once he got in.
23:37 IST:
The captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders - Ajinkya Rahane says that he is feeling fine. Adds that he is suffering from a lot of cramps on both calves but hopefully he will be okay. Mentions that he thought 220 was a good score, but MI batted really well, and it is a learning curve for their bowlers like Blessing, Tyagi and Vaibhav. Rahane reckons that when Green starts to bowl, their combination will get much better. On being asked why he can't bowl, he says that the question should be asked to Cricket Australia. Ends by saying that there were still a lot of positives, Tyagi bowled well, playing a game after a long time and they will try and come back stronger in the next one.
23:34 IST:
A flying start, a muted finish - On not many nights, when a team scores 220, do you say they left a few runs out there, but it was one of those nights for KKR. The toss fell MI's way, and they opted to bowl first on a Wankhede surface that was greener than usual. Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen got Kolkata off to a flying start, and while Allen departed early, Rahane continued to anchor the innings with intent. MI brought the scoring rate down during the middle phase, before Angkrish Raghuvanshi injected life back into the innings, but the finish lacked the final flourish.
23:30 IST:
Set up and sealed - Not a single over in the chase went without a boundary, highlighting KKR's struggle to build any sustained pressure. The 148-run opening stand set it up for Mumbai, and cameos from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya ensured there were no late twists in the chase.
23:29 IST:
Trump cards taken down - MI's Powerplay followed a similar pattern to KKR’s. After a watchful start in the first couple of overs, the floodgates opened, with Mumbai racing to 80 in the first six overs. The outcome largely hinged on the eight overs of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, but MI's openers took them on decisively. Varun conceded 48 runs from his four overs, while Narine went for 30 in his three.
23:17 IST:
Mumbai Indians break the hoodoo - For the first time after 2012, Mumbai have won their first game of an IPL season, and they have done so by pulling off their highest successful run chase in the league's history. The chase was pretty much a one-way traffic. With the opening pair motoring along, it seemed like MI would get the job done with plenty to spare. However, it was dragged to the final over, and if anything, that is something Kolkata Knight Riders can take a bit of heart from.
23:12 IST:
19.1: Anukul Roy to Naman Dhir, FOUR! Naman Dhir hits the winning runs! MUMBAI INDIANS WIN BY 6 WICKETS. Anukul Roy drops it short and on off, Dhir stays back and muscles it past mid off for a boundary. MI finally break their opening game jinx after a gap of 14 years.
23:12 IST:
Anukul Roy has been tossed the ball now with Mumbai Indians needing 1 more run.
Score 220/4
BatsmanHardik Pandya 18(11b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerSunil Narine 3-0-30-1
23:11 IST:
18.6: Sunil Narine to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! SCORES LEVEL! Sunil Narine goes short again and on middle. Hardik Pandya picks up the length early and gets hold of it, smacking it wide of long on for a boundary.
23:10 IST:
18.5: Sunil Narine to Naman Dhir, Shortish and on off, Naman Dhir punches it to long off for one.
23:10 IST:
Out goes Tilak Varma and in walks Naman Dhir.
23:09 IST:
18.4: Sunil Narine to Tilak Varma, OUT! CAUGHT! Tilak Varma tries to go for the big one but holes out here. Sunil Narine slows it up, full and on off. Varma looks to loft it down the ground but mistimes the shot. It is spooned towards long on, where the sub fielder, Manish Pandey, takes an easy catch.
23:08 IST:
18.3: Sunil Narine to Hardik Pandya, Drags his length back, on off, Hardik Pandya loses his bottom hand and drags it towards deep mid-wicket for another run. MI are one big hit away from the win now.
23:08 IST:
18.2: Sunil Narine to Tilak Varma, Short and on middle, Tilak Varma stays back and clips it through mid-wicket for a run.
23:07 IST:
18.1: Sunil Narine to Hardik Pandya, Flighted, full and around off, Hardik Pandya drills it hard but straight to long off for a single.
23:07 IST:
Just 9 more needed for the Mumbai Indians. Sunil Narine to bowl the 19th over. Can he manage to take the game to the last over?
Score 212/3
BatsmanTilak Varma 19(12b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerVaibhav Arora 4-0-52-1
23:06 IST:
17.6: Vaibhav Arora to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Nothing wrong with the ball, just unlucky! Vaibhav Arora bowls a good yorker, following the batter, right at the toes. Tilak Varma just about gets his bat down. The ball catches the inside edge, goes between his legs and past the keeper for a boundary. 9 needed in 12 balls.
23:10 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: KKR needs to get their spin bowling right

Vaibhav Arora returns, but the Mumbai Indians stay in control.

Tilak Varma finds two boundaries to bring the equation down to run-a-ball, while Hardik Pandya keeps things ticking with singles.

Questions will be asked of the Kolkata Knight Riders management. Injuries have hurt, but the lack of impact from Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine is a major concern.

 IPL Live Score: MI 212/3 in 18 ovs, Tilak (19*), Pandya (12*)   

23:05 IST:
17.5: Vaibhav Arora to Hardik Pandya, Short and outside off, Hardik Pandya stays leg side and guides it to deep backward point for one.
23:05 IST:
17.4: Vaibhav Arora to Tilak Varma, A good yorker, on middle, Tilak Varma jams it out down to long off for a run.
23:05 IST:
17.3: Vaibhav Arora to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Up and over! Back of a length and outside off. Tilak Varma gets the width to free his arms and scythes it over backward point for a boundary. 15 needed in 15 now.
23:04 IST:
17.2: Vaibhav Arora to Hardik Pandya, Bangs in a quick bouncer, on middle, skids through. Hardik Pandya gets hurried onto his pull shot and miscues his pull shot towards square leg for a single.
23:03 IST:
17.1: Vaibhav Arora to Hardik Pandya, Short of a length and just outside off, angles away with extra bounce, Hardik Pandya goes for the cut but misses.
23:03 IST:
Vaibhav Arora comes back into the attack, replacing Blessing Muzarabani. 3-0-41-1 so far for Arora.
Score 201/3
BatsmanTilak Varma 10(9b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerKartik Tyagi 4-0-43-1
23:01 IST:
16.6: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, FOUR! That will release the pressure, if there was any! Kartik Tyagi goes for the yorker, on middle and off, but ends up serving a full toss. Tilak Varma anticipates that length and goes down and across early to scoop it over short fine for a boundary. 20 needed in 18 now.
23:04 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI vs KKR Live: Kartik Tyagi, KKR's lone spark

Kartik Tyagi continues his spell and has been the standout for the Kolkata Knight Riders tonight.

He is showing glimpses of the spark we saw during his time with the Rajasthan Royals.

The bigger question is whether the rest of the attack can step up and support him.

IPL Live Score: MI 201/3 in 15.2 ovs, Tilak (4*), Pandya (10*)   

23:00 IST:
16.5: Kartik Tyagi to Hardik Pandya, Bangs this into the pitch, on off, Hardik Pandya flat-bats it towards long on for one.
23:01 IST:
16.4: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, Not out! Pitched up at a good pace. Tilak Varma stays back and tries to slog it but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards point and the batters get a leg bye. However, Tyagi looks interested and Angkrish Raghuvanshi signals to his skipper to take the review. The UltraEdge shows nothing and Ball Tracking shows it is just pitching outside leg. KKR lose the review.
23:00 IST:
A confident shout for LBW. Turned down by the umpire and KKR have taken the review. It has hit Tilak Varma in line, but where has it pitched? The ball has pitched just outside the line of the leg stump. The decision of NOT OUT stands.
22:58 IST:
16.3: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, Nails the wide yorker, outside off, angling away, Tilak Varma throws his hands at it but fails to connect.
22:57 IST:
16.2: Kartik Tyagi to Hardik Pandya, Full and on middle, Hardik Pandya swings but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross.
22:56 IST:
16.1: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, Short of a length and around off, Tilak Varma swivels and pulls it in the air but on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a single. 27 needed in 23 balls now.
Score 193/3
BatsmanHardik Pandya 8(3b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerBlessing Muzarabani 3-0-34-0
22:55 IST:
15.6: Blessing Muzarabani to Hardik Pandya, Short of length and around off, Hardik Pandya slaps it hard but straight to extra cover.
22:59 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Pandya gives Blessing nightmares

Blessing Muzarabani is struggling here, and the execution has been poor.

He keeps it short and wide, and Hardik Pandya makes full use of it. Back-to-back boundaries flow through the off-side as MI look to wrap this up quickly.

The Kolkata Knight Riders are losing control rapidly.
 

22:54 IST:
15.5: Blessing Muzarabani to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Pace on now, but the result is the same. On a hard length, width offered again by Blessing. Hardik does not miss out as he stands tall and cuts it right between deep backward point and deep cover for four more.
22:54 IST:
15.4: Blessing Muzarabani to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Hammered! Pace taken off by Blessing Muzarabani and he bangs it into the strip but gets the line wrong. Pandya cashes in on the width as he slaps it wide of extra cover for a four.
22:53 IST:
15.3: Blessing Muzarabani to Tilak Varma, Full and wide on off. Tilak extends his hands and slices it to deep backward point for a single.
22:52 IST:
In walks the skipper of the Mumbai Indians. Here is Hardik Pandya.
22:52 IST:
15.2: Blessing Muzarabani to Ryan Rickelton, OUT! RYAN RICKELTON IS RUN OUT! Is there a twist still left in this game? Blessing Muzarabani hits the length hard and around off, Ryan punches it wide of long off. He turns around for the second but Tilak Varma sees the fielder get to the ball and sends his partner back. Rickelton tries to get in his crease, while Blessing gets in position to collect the ball without knowing where the batter is. Ryan has to get around him to get to the crease, but before he can do that, Anukul Roy hits the bullseye at the bowler's end. A much-needed wicket for KKR, but Ryan Rickelton has done his job here.
22:56 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI Live Score: Rickelton gets out in bizarre fashion

KKR have stumbled onto a wicket. Ryan Rickelton looks to take a double here and stumbled onto Blessing Muzarabani who was looking to collect the ball. Anukul Roy gets the wicket here with a fine throw from the deep. 

IPL Live Score: MI 184/3 in 15.2 ovs, Rickelton (80*), Tilak (4*) 

 

22:57 IST:
Direct hit! Ryan Rickelton is walking off. The decision has been given on-field by the umpire.
22:50 IST:
15.1: Blessing Muzarabani to Ryan Rickelton, Slower one, short of a length and outside off, Ryan Rickelton only manages to stab it out to short cover.
22:49 IST:
Strategic Break! Mumbai Indians are very much ahead in the chase at the moment, and with a lot of firepower left, they will be confident of getting over the line. There was a phase where KKR slowed down, but MI made sure they didn't, and that is exactly proving to be the difference in this game. The only way Kolkata can make things interesting is by picking up a couple of wickets quickly, or else the result is pretty much inevitable here.
Score 183/2
BatsmanTilak Varma 4(4b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerKartik Tyagi 3-0-36-1
22:47 IST:
14.6: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, Three dots to end the over! Tyagi nails the yorker, outside off. Varma jams it out to short third. 8 runs and a wicket from the over. Mumbai Indians need 38 runs in 30 balls.
22:53 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Chase in MI's control

With just 38 needed off the last five overs, the Kolkata Knight Riders are running out of options.

It is hard to see what more the coaching staff can suggest at this stage. Tilak Varma gets going with a boundary and then tries to be a bit cheeky, but there is no real pressure.

This chase looks firmly in the hands of the Mumbai Indians.

IPL Live Score: MI 183/2 in 15 ovs, Rickelton (80*), Tilak (4*) 

22:46 IST:
14.5: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, Another swing and a miss! No pace offered by Tyagi, into the wicket, outside off. Tilak does not pick the change of pace and has an ungainly swipe across the line.
22:45 IST:
14.4: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, On a back of a length, outside off, slower one. Tilak flashes but the ball sneaks under the blade.
22:44 IST:
14.3: Kartik Tyagi to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Just like Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma is off the mark with a boundary on the first ball. Across off, on a good length, Varma charges down the track and extends his hands to crunch the drive between cover and mid off for a four.
22:44 IST:
Who joins Ryan Rickelton out in the middle now? It will be Tilak Varma.
22:43 IST:
14.2: Kartik Tyagi to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT! High but not long enough. First wicket for Kartik Tyagi on his return to IPL for the first time since 2024. This is on a back of a length, outside off. Another off pace ball by Tyagi. Suryakumar Yadav clears the front leg and has a swing across the line. This comes more from the bottom half of the blade. It goes a long way up and Rinku Singh has to wait for an eternity at deep mid-wicket. He knows where the rope is and settles under it to take a good catch.
22:46 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI vs KKR Live: Surya's quick cameo ends

Kartik Tyagi is back into the attack. Surya started off well with the uppercut above the third-man fielder. But he ends up getting caught thanks to a fine catch by Rinku Singh by the deep mid-wicket region. A promising cameo by the impact sub to say the least. 

IPL Live Score: MI 179/2 in 14.2 ovs Rickelton (80*), Tilak (0*)

Suryakumar Yadav 16(8) c. R Singh b. K Tyagi

22:43 IST:
14.1: Kartik Tyagi to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Threads it through! Off-cutter from Tyagi, on a shortish length. The ball spins back a touch to cramp SKY for room. Suryakumar arches back to play the upper cut and splits the two fielders present inside the circle at short third.
22:41 IST:
Kartik Tyagi replaces Anukul Roy. 28 runs from his first couple of overs.
Score 175/1
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 80(41b 4*4 8*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 4-0-48-0
22:40 IST:
13.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Smashed! Tossed up, fuller and outside off. Ryan Rickelton uses his reach and smacks it down the ground. The long off fielder does not have much ground to cover but he is still beaten. A boundary off the last ball denies what could have been the first over in this innings without a boundary.
22:40 IST:
13.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, Angled into the left-hander, on a nagging length. Ryan Rickelton defends it out.
22:39 IST:
13.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, Wide! Sprayed beyond the tramline on off, on a good length. Ryan Rickelton lets it go.
22:39 IST:
13.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Suryakumar Yadav, Short and quick, on off, Yadav taps it to deep cover for one.
22:38 IST:
13.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, Shorter and on off. Ryan swipes it in front of square on the leg side for one.
22:38 IST:
13.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Suryakumar Yadav, Good stop! This is shorter and quicker, on off. Fast hands from SKY as he cuts it wide of backward point. Kartik Tyagi moves to his left quickly and flings himself at the ball to make the stop. Just a single.
22:37 IST:
13.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Lovely wristwork! Tossed up, full and on the pads, Yadav presses forward, brings his wrists into play and whips it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
22:37 IST:
Double change? Yes, Varun Chakaravarthy to bowl out now.
Score 163/1
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 75(38b 3*4 8*6)
BowlerAnukul Roy 1-0-11-0
22:36 IST:
12.6: Anukul Roy to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! Into the stands! Anukul Roy tosses it up but looks to keep it away from the batter's hitting arc. He fails to get it wide enough and Rickelton manages to get under the ball. He takes a step close to the ball and launches it over long off for a six.
22:41 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI Live Score: Rickelton going berserk

Anukul Roy is brought into the attack, with the left-arm spin offering a potential match-up.

But Ryan Rickelton looks unstoppable. He shows no concern for the situation and continues to attack.

The Mumbai Indians remain firmly in control.

IPL Live Score: MI (163/1 in 13 ovs), Rickleton (75*), Suryakumar (6*), chasing 221 to win.    
 

22:36 IST:
12.5: Anukul Roy to Suryakumar Yadav, Low full toss, angled in at the pads. SKY knocks it to long on for one.
22:35 IST:
12.5: Anukul Roy to Suryakumar Yadav, WIDE! Anukul Roy sees the batter back away and fires this full, but a bit too outside off. Suryakumar Yadav leaves it alone. Wided.
22:35 IST:
12.4: Anukul Roy to Ryan Rickelton, A full toss, on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton uses his feet and whips it to deep mid-wicket for another run.
22:35 IST:
12.3: Anukul Roy to Suryakumar Yadav, Quicker, shortish and angling into the pads, Suryakumar Yadav flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
22:34 IST:
12.2: Anukul Roy to Ryan Rickelton, Floated, full and outside off again, Ryan Rickelton fetches out for it and drags it to long on for a single.
22:34 IST:
12.1: Anukul Roy to Ryan Rickelton, Flatter, short and outside off, angles away, Ryan Rickelton tries to cut it away but misses.
Score 152/1
BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 4(1b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerVaibhav Arora 3-0-41-1
22:32 IST:
11.6: Vaibhav Arora to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav is away in trademark fashion. Arora takes pace off and this is bowled across the right-hander, on a back of a length. Suryakumar walks across the stumps and waits for the ball to arrive. He does not have much pace to work with but he manages to clear the man at short fine leg with the scoop.
22:38 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Rohit brings Wankhede up on its feet

Vaibhav Arora is back, but the short-ball plan to Rohit Sharma raises questions.

Rohit goes hard in the over, but that brings his end. A brilliant catch from Anukul Roy sends him back, with the Wankhede crowd rising in applause.

Despite the wicket, the Kolkata Knight Riders still look out of answers.

IPL Live Score: MI (152/1 in 12 ovs), Rickleton (66*), Suryakumar (4*), chasing 221 to win

22:33 IST:
Finally, a wicket for KKR in the 12th over, breaking the extraordinary 148-run opening stand. Mumbai Indians bring in Suryakumar Yadav to bat at number 3, as their Impact Sub, replacing Jasprit Bumrah.
22:32 IST:
Jasprit Bumrah is substituted by Suryakumar Yadav
22:34 IST:
11.5: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! A fine grab from Anukul Roy. End of a brilliant knock from Rohit Sharma. Vaibhav Arora goes searching for the yorker but it comes out as a low full toss, bowled from around the wicket. Rohit hangs low and looks to drag it away on the leg side. Skies it towards wide mid on. Roy stationed inside the circle at mid on runs over his right shoulder. He keeps his eyes on the ball all the way through and dives forward to complete the catch. The ball stays in his palm even after his elbow hits the turf.
22:30 IST:
11.5: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, Wide! Dug in short, over off. The ball sails over Rohit's head for a wide.
22:29 IST:
11.4: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, Banged in short at 130.4 kph, on off. Rickelton pulls it to deep mid-wicket. They cross.
22:28 IST:
11.3: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, Vaibhav switches to around the wicket and goes to the wide yorker plan. Rohit takes it on the full and slices it to deep point for a run.
22:29 IST:
11.2: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Easy pickings! Arora looks to go full but ends up serving a full toss, outside off. Sharma hangs deep in the crease and opens the bat face to carve it over the deep cover fence for a six. The replays show Rohit holding the pose with a straight bat while looking downtown.
22:26 IST:
11.1: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! The boundaries keep coming. Vaibhav Arora steams in from over the wicket and bashes the ball on a hard length, on middle. Rohit Sharma gives the bowler the charge, and with a bit of flair, he pulls it through mid-wicket for a four.
Score 135/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 66(33b 3*4 7*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 3-0-36-0
22:25 IST:
10.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Width offered and Rickelton cashes in! Varun Chakaravarthy drops it short and this is near the tramline on off. Ryan reaches out and cuts it wide of backward point for a four. 13 runs off the over. MI need 86 runs in 54 balls.
22:30 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI Live Score: Rickelton shines

Ryan Rickelton is not backing down tonight.

While Rohit Sharma rotates strike smartly, Rickelton takes on Varun Chakravarthy and keeps the pressure on.

The runs continue to flow, and the Kolkata Knight Riders are being outplayed at the moment.

IPL Live Score: MI (135/0 in 11 ovs), Rohit (67*), Rickleton (66*), chasing 221 to win.    

22:25 IST:
10.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, Loopy ball, dropping on the batter, on middle and leg. Rohit jams it out to long on for another single.
22:24 IST:
10.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, At the stumps, another one quicker through the air. Ryan chops it down to point for one.
22:23 IST:
10.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, Drags the length back and this is pushed through, on off. Rickelton rocks back to cut but is beaten for pace.
22:23 IST:
10.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! Flat hit! Tossed up, outside off, on a length, Ryan Rickelton reaches out in front and gets low. Slog sweeps it flat and to the left of long on for a six.
22:22 IST:
10.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, Short and quick, on middle. Rohit clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
22:23 IST:
Halfway through the chase, the Mumbai Indians are coasting. They need 99 runs in 60 balls. Varun Chakaravarthy is back.
Score 122/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 55(29b 2*4 6*6)
BowlerKartik Tyagi 2-0-28-0
22:21 IST:
9.6: Kartik Tyagi to Ryan Rickelton, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Ryan Rickelton pulls it away wide of deep mid-wicket. Cameron Green runs to his left and dives to make the stop. Two taken. There is a check for the boundary. After watching a few replays, the third umpire is happy with the stop.
22:27 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI vs KKR Live: The Hit-Man show goes on in Wankhede

Kartik Tyagi is back into the attack and starts with a high beamer at Rohit Sharma.

A worrying moment, but Rohit quickly waves away the physios and carries on. There is a chance soon after, but Vaibhav Arora cannot hold on to a diving effort.

Rohit keeps the pressure on, and the Kolkata Knight Riders are running out of ideas.

IPL Live Score: MI (110/0 in 9 ovs), Rohit (59*), Rickleton (50*), chasing 221 to win.    

22:20 IST:
9.5: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, On a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma works it through mid-wicket for one.
22:19 IST:
9.4: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Effortless batting! Kartik Tyagi lands this on a good length and just outside off, gets some extra bounce. Rohit Sharma opens the face of the bat and uses the pace to steer it past point for a boundary.
22:18 IST:
9.3: Kartik Tyagi to Ryan Rickelton, Hits the length hard, on off, Ryan Rickelton gets hurried by the pace and stabs it towards extra cover for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses, and the ball goes to the deep. It does not cost KKR any extra run.
22:18 IST:
9.2: Kartik Tyagi to Ryan Rickelton, DROPPED! You have to take those! Back of a length and on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton swivels and heaves, but hits it much flatter. It flies towards deep square leg, where Vaibhav Arora runs forward and dives but spills out with the ball coming rapidly at him. Two taken.
22:17 IST:
9.1: Kartik Tyagi to Ryan Rickelton, Gets away with it! Short of a length and on middle, takes pace off, Ryan Rickelton goes through his pull shot early and takes a blow on his midriff.
22:16 IST:
9.1: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, Oh dear! Kartik Tyagi loses the grip of the ball and bowls a high full toss, on the body of the batter. Rohit Sharma gets taken aback and tries to heave it away, but the ball catches him on the index finger and rolls towards square leg for a single. Rohit looks to be in some pain here. It is also called a No Ball for height. Free Hit up next...
Score 110/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 50(25b 2*4 6*6)
BowlerSunil Narine 2-0-22-0
22:14 IST:
8.6: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, Dragged back, on off, Ryan Rickelton steers it to point.
22:19 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: KKR's punishment continues

Sunil Narine continues his spell, but Ryan Rickelton shows no mercy.

The Kolkata Knight Riders would have wanted a quiet over to build pressure, but Rickelton takes the risk and keeps the scoreboard ticking.

Fourteen runs from the over, and the Mumbai Indians stay firmly in control.

IPL Live Score: MI (110/0 in 9 ovs), Rohit (59*), Rickleton (50*), chasing 221 to win.    

22:14 IST:
8.5: Sunil Narine to Rohit Sharma, Short and outside off, Rohit Sharma cuts it away to deep point for one.
22:13 IST:
8.4: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, FIFTY FOR RICKELTON! The southpaw has started his IPL season with a bang here, getting to a 24-ball half-century, much to the delight of the MI fans. This is slower through the air, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton works it to long on for one. Just a raise of the bat from him.
22:13 IST:
8.3: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! Ryan Rickelton is taking on Narine here! Sunil flights this up, full and around middle. Ryan gets down on one knee and slogs it flat and hard over the deep square leg fence for another biggie.
22:15 IST:
8.2: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, Flatter delivery, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton pushes it back to the bowler.
22:15 IST:
8.1: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! Gets enough to clear the fence! Tossed up, full and just around off. Ryan Rickelton fetches it from there and slog sweeps it. He does not get it from the middle of the bat but gets enough power to clear long on for a biggie. 100 UP FOR MI.
Score 96/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 37(20b 2*4 4*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 2-0-23-0
22:11 IST:
7.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, Arm ball, full and on the pads, Ryan Rickelton flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one more. Back-to-back 8-run overs.
22:17 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI vs KKR Live: Mumbai in cruise control

Varun Chakravarthy returns after the powerplay.

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton take a steady approach, with Rohit finding a boundary early in the over.

But the singles keep coming, and the Kolkata Knight Riders need someone to step up and bring things together.

 IPL Live Score: MI (96/0 in 8 ovs), Rohit (58*), Rickleton (37*), chasing 221 to win.    

22:11 IST:
7.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, Drags his length back and outside off, Ryan Rickelton stabs it out towards short cover.
22:48 IST:
7.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, Flighted, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma tucks it through mid-wicket for one.
22:10 IST:
7.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Classy shot! Flatter delivery, full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma extends his arms to reach out and smacks it wide of long off for a boundary.
22:09 IST:
7.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Ryan Rickelton, In the air...SAFE! Tossed up, full and around off, Ryan Rickelton looks to slog it away but gets a top edge high in the air. Ramandeep Singh from extra cover runs backwards but never looks settled. He dives and stretches his arms but fails to reach it. They cross.
22:08 IST:
7.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, Quicker and shorter, on off, Rohit Sharma punches it to sweeper cover for a single. MI need 132 runs in 77 balls.
Score 88/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 35(17b 2*4 4*6)
BowlerSunil Narine 1-0-8-0
22:07 IST:
6.6: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, Goes short and outside off, angles away, Ryan Rickelton reaches out and stabs it to short cover again. Just 8 runs off the over!
22:12 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: KKR's struggles continue despite Narine's introduction

After the strategic break, Sunil Narine is brought into the attack.

It is a slightly surprising move with the Mumbai Indians in control, but Ryan Rickelton is unfazed. He gets low and slogs one over mid-wicket for six.

Eight runs come from the over. Not a bad outcome for MI. The Kolkata Knight Riders need someone to build pressure from the other end.

IPL Live Score: MI (88/0 in 7 ovs), Rohit (51*), Rickleton (28*), chasing 221 to win.    

22:07 IST:
6.5: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, Slower through the air, full and around off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it towards short cover.
22:07 IST:
6.4: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! Into the stands! Flighted delivery, full and on middle, just in the slot. Ryan Rickelton goes down on one knee and nails the slog sweep over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
22:06 IST:
6.3: Sunil Narine to Rohit Sharma, Drops it short and on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma moves back and punches it to long on for a run.
22:06 IST:
6.2: Sunil Narine to Rohit Sharma, Floated, full and on off, turns in a bit, Rohit Sharma gets forward and blocks it out.
22:05 IST:
6.1: Sunil Narine to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton eases it down to long off for a single.
22:07 IST:
STRATEGIC BREAK! Kolkata Knight Riders take the timeout at the first available opportunity. They need a breather to regroup and figure out a way to stem the flow of runs. With the Powerplay done, they will be hoping to regain some control with them now allowed to spread the field. Losing Ajinkya Rahane to what looks like cramps doesn't help either, and it is testing times for stand-in skipper Rinku Singh. Sunil Narine to bowl after the break.
Score 80/0
BatsmanRohit Sharma 51(23b 3*4 5*6)
BowlerKartik Tyagi 1-0-16-0
22:01 IST:
5.6: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, FIFTY FOR ROHIT SHARMA! A magnificent knock from Rohit, and he just looks to be playing with a lot of freedom here. He gets to it in just 23 balls, his fastest fifty in IPL, according to Ravi Shastri on air. This is a full toss, on middle, Rohit moves across and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Mumbai Indians are 80/0 at the end of the Powerplay.
22:09 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI vs KKR Live: Rohit stands tall at Wankhede

Rohit Sharma looks unstoppable right now.

He clears the covers and mid-wicket with ease, showing complete control. A couple of runs later, he brings up a fine half-century as the Wankhede crowd rises in applause.

MI are cruising with their skipper leading the charge.

IPL Live Score: MI (80/0 in 6 ovs), Rohit (51*), Rickleton (28*), chasing 221 to win.    

22:01 IST:
5.5: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, Much fuller this time, just outside off, Rohit Sharma jams it out towards extra cover.
22:00 IST:
5.4: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, SIX! That is bread and butter for Hitman! Short of a length and on middle, not short enough to trouble the batter. Rohit Sharma pounces on it in a flash and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for another biggie.
21:59 IST:
5.3: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, Lands this on a good length and on middle, takes pace off, Rohit Sharma pats it back to the bowler.
21:58 IST:
5.2: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, On a length and on off, Rohit Sharma flicks it away towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
21:59 IST:
5.1: Kartik Tyagi to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Welcome to the game, Kartik Tyagi! He bowls the slower one, full and just around off, Rohit Sharma gets his hands through the shot and lofts it with an open bat face over extra cover for a six.
Score 64/0
BatsmanRohit Sharma 35(17b 3*4 3*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 1-0-15-0
21:56 IST:
4.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, Full and on the pads. Rohit clips it behind square leg and takes a single. 15 runs off the over!
22:01 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI Live Score: Rohit takes on Varun

Varun Chakravarthy is into the attack, with all the focus on his match-up against left-handers.

But it is Rohit Sharma who takes charge. The MI opener looks in complete control, picking him apart with ease.

Fifteen runs come from the over, and it has been a strong powerplay for the Mumbai Indians.

 IPL Live Score: MI (65/0 in 5 ovs), Rohit (35*), Rickleton (28*), chasing 221 to win.    

21:55 IST:
4.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, Shorter and quicker, on off, dabbed to point by Sharma.
21:55 IST:
4.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Cleverly done. Varun tries to push it across the batter, full and on off. Rohit takes a step across and sweeps it over short fine leg for a boundary.
21:55 IST:
4.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, Switches to around the wicket, this is full, on middle. Sharma turns it to mid-wicket.
21:54 IST:
4.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Wow, Rohit Sharma makes it look so easy. Tossed up again, on off. Rohit reaches out in front and does not try to overhit this one. He just angles the bat face slightly and lofts it effortlessly over wide long off for a six.
21:57 IST:
4.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Chakaravarthy starts with a flighted delivery, full and on the off stump. Rohit presses on the front foot and goes inside out over cover for a four. The 50 is up for the Mumbai Indians!
21:54 IST:
First bowling change? Yes, time for some mystery spin as Varun Chakaravarthy replaces Vaibhav Arora. A slight delay as Ajinkya Rahane has cramped up here and the physio is in to check on him. Uh..oh! Not good signs for KKR as he is leaving the field now. Rinku Singh will act as the stand-in skipper. Also, Manish Pandey comes in as the substitute fielder.
Score 49/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 28(13b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerBlessing Muzarabani 2-0-24-0
21:49 IST:
3.6: Blessing Muzarabani to Ryan Rickelton, Takes pace off now, on a good length, outside off. Ryan slices it with an open bat face to backward point. A dot to end the over.
21:55 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Injury concern for Ajinkya Rahane

Uh oh! Looks like Rahane has picked up a niggle here. And he walks off the field. This means that Rinku Singh takes up the captaincy duties. Things just are not going in KKR's way so far. 

21:48 IST:
3.5: Blessing Muzarabani to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! Back to pace on, and it travels. Blessing Muzarabani pushes it across the left-hander, on a back of a length. Rickelton stands tall and pumps it over mid on for a flat six.
21:49 IST:
3.4: Blessing Muzarabani to Rohit Sharma, Slower bouncer, outside off. Rohit is deceived but manages to get it away towards short fine leg for another single.
21:47 IST:
3.3: Blessing Muzarabani to Ryan Rickelton, Another pace off delivery, across off, on a back of a length. Rickelton punches it away, where the backward point makes a diving stop. Just a single.
21:46 IST:
3.2: Blessing Muzarabani to Rohit Sharma, Good change-up from Muzarabani. He follows the batter with a slower ball. On a length, on middle and leg. Sharma works it behind square leg for a single.
21:45 IST:
3.1: Blessing Muzarabani to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Absolutely pummeled! Blessing Muzarabani bends his back and digs it in short, over middle. Rohit premeditates as he backs away early and slams it over cover for a six.
21:49 IST:
Alan John says

KKR vs MI: Vintage Rohit in full flow

That's just sublime! That's just vintage Rohit Sharma. He just steps out and dispatches the ball, which was short and on the offside, for a sensational six. KKR and Muzarabani are under the pump. The chase is well and truly on at the moment. 

 

IPL Live Score: MI (40/0 in 3.1 ov), Rohit (18*), Rickleton (21*), chasing 221 to win.    

Score 34/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 21(10b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerVaibhav Arora 2-0-24-0
21:43 IST:
2.6: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, SIX MORE! Ryan Rickelton gets just enough bat on it. Arora drags the length back and the line is closer to the off stump. Rickelton picks up the length early and swivels to play the pull. He takes on the man at deep mid-wicket and manages to clear him. 19 runs off the over!
21:43 IST:
2.5: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! Clean strike! Arora goes full in search of swing but ends up being a bit too full and offers width. Ryan Rickelton frees his arms, collapses his back knee and thumps it over deep cover for a six.
21:42 IST:
2.4: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, Going across, on a good length. Ryan Rickelton does not move his feet at all and just pushes out in front with his hands, only to be beaten on the outside edge.
21:41 IST:
2.3: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, Fuller and coming back in, on middle. Sharma glances it down to deep fine leg and turns the strike over.
21:40 IST:
2.2: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, SIX! When Rohit hits, they stay hit. Arora lands it on a back of a length, outside off. Sharma is allowed to free his arms and he goes with the swing of the ball. Dispatches the pull over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
21:44 IST:
Alan John says

KKR vs MI Live: Majestic from Rohit

Is that the lift off that MI needed? It's vintage Rohit Sharma here as he just dismisses Vaibhav Arora from his presence with a sensational shot and it disappears into the sea of blue at the Wankhede stadium. The initial movement seems to have died down and MI will be aiming to bank on it. 

IPL Live Score: MI (21/0 in 2.2 ov), Rohit (11*), Rickleton (9*), chasing 221 to win.  

 

21:39 IST:
2.1: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, Swinging back in, on a good length, on off. Rohit taps it down with soft hands beside the strip on the off side. Sharma is keen for a single but Rickelton sends him back and rightly so, as Rinku Singh was quick to get to the ball.
Score 15/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 9(7b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerBlessing Muzarabani 1-0-9-0
21:38 IST:
1.6: Blessing Muzarabani to Ryan Rickelton, Across off, on a length. Ryan caresses it to cover.
21:42 IST:
Alan John says

IPL 2026 Live: A steady start for MI

Blessing Muzarabani concedes two boundaries in the over but it still remains a good one for KKR. MI are off to a steady start in this run chase and will target the next over to start accelerating. KKR are keeping things in check at the moment and something has to give in this contest. 

 IPL 2026 Live Score: MI (15/0 in 2 ov), Rohit (5*), Rickleton (9*), chasing 221 to win. 

 

21:37 IST:
1.5: Blessing Muzarabani to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! High and far enough to evade the fielder. Blessing Muzarabani pitches it up, a hint of shape back in, on middle. Rickelton hangs low and looks to go down the ground. Skies it over mid on, where Ajinkya Rahane turns around and goes after it but cannot get to the ball in time. It bounces just in front of the boundary cushions before trickling into the ropes.
21:36 IST:
1.4: Blessing Muzarabani to Rohit Sharma, In and around the off stump, on a hard length. Sharma arches back and guides it to deep third for a single.
21:36 IST:
1.3: Blessing Muzarabani to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Streaky! This is on a back of a length, around off. Rohit clears the front leg and has a heave across the line. Gets an inside edge that races down to deep fine leg for a boundary.
21:35 IST:
1.2: Blessing Muzarabani to Rohit Sharma, Skidding through, on a nagging length, on middle. Sharma nudges it to mid-wicket.
21:35 IST:
1.1: Blessing Muzarabani to Rohit Sharma, Muzarabani hits the deck hard and gets a good lift off the deck, over off. Rohit gets on his toes and stabs it down on the off side.
21:34 IST:
Blessing Muzarabani to share the attack on his IPL debut.
Score 6/0
BatsmanRyan Rickelton 5(5b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerVaibhav Arora 1-0-5-0
21:33 IST:
0.6: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, A flash and a miss! This is a bit wide, curving away, on a back of a length. Ryan Rickelton throws his hands at the ball but does not connect.
21:37 IST:
Alan John says

MI live score: Good start from Vaibhav

That was a good start from Vaibhav Arora in the first over. He conceded a boundary but it was down to some shoddy fielding. The line and length will need to be on the mark for KKR if they want to register a win today. The pitch looks like a belier and there seems to be no dew at the moment. 

IPL 2026 Live Score: MI (6/0 in 1 ov), Rohit (0*), Rickleton (5*), chasing 221 to win. 

21:33 IST:
0.5: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, Beaten! In the corridor, on a short of a length. Rickelton gets on his toes and pokes at it. He is lucky not to nick this one behind.
21:32 IST:
0.4: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, Closer to the off stump, on a good length. A punchy drive by Ryan but it is cut off by Anukul Roy at point, who dives to his left to make the stop.
21:36 IST:
0.3: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani should have done better there. On the fuller side, swinging away. Rickelton extends his hands into the drive. The ball catches an outside edge and goes down to deep third. The tall Muzarabani moves to his right but cannot get down low enough and lets it through for a four.
21:31 IST:
0.2: Vaibhav Arora to Rohit Sharma, Leg bye! Shaping back into the pads, on a good length. Rohit is beaten on the tickle. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes behind square leg.
21:30 IST:
0.1: Vaibhav Arora to Ryan Rickelton, Mumbai Indians are underway! Moving away from the left-hander, on a back of a length. Rickelton hangs back and steers it to deep third. He picks up a single to get off the mark.
21:32 IST:
We are back for the chase! The players are already out in the middle now. Kolkata Knight Riders use their Impact Sub and bring in Kartik Tyagi for Finn Allen. Two openers for the Mumbai Indians are Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma. It will be Vaibhav Arora to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
21:30 IST:
... THE RUN CHASE ...
21:33 IST:
Can KKR defend on a road? This is the exact wicket that was used in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final, where India piled on 253 against England and still only won by six runs, a clear sign of just how good this surface is for batting. This will be Mumbai Indians’ highest-ever chase if they pull it off, but KKR’s bowlers will be hoping they have enough in their tank to put the brakes on. Join us in a bit for the second essay.
21:37 IST:
Fightback after the storm - Mumbai Indians will be pleased with how they fought back after an expensive Powerplay, led by a brilliant Shardul Thakur, who struck with three crucial wickets whenever called upon. While Boult and Bumrah went wicketless, their control and pinpoint yorkers in the middle overs helped rein things in. The spinners had little assistance, with AM Ghazanfar proving very expensive, and Rohit’s dropped chance of Angkrish on 21, which cost them 30 more runs, could still be on his mind when he comes out to bat.
21:24 IST:
KKR's starboy is up for a chat - Angkrish Raghuvanshi says it is a good batting track, though the slower balls are offering some help to the bowlers. He feels 220 is just about par and adds that they will need to bowl well to defend it. Raghuvanshi mentions that during the timeout, head coach Abhishek Nayar and captain Ajinkya Rahane advised him to keep his base strong and not take pressure, which helped him settle in and get the runs flowing. When asked about his favourite shot of the night, Angkrish shares it was the sweep he played against Jasprit Bumrah. He adds that there wasn’t a lot of help on offer for the spinners, but cheekily mentions that they have bowlers who can turn the ball even on glass.
21:36 IST:
A perfect blend of calm and chaos - KKR's openers began cautiously in the first couple of overs, but once they found their rhythm, there was no stopping them. Rahane oozed elegance while Allen brought the brute force, as the duo powered their side to 78/1 in the Powerplay, their highest-ever against MI. Rahane then stitched together a couple of handy stands with Green and Angkrish, bringing up a fine half-century before departing. Angkrish started slowly, but a dropped chance by Rohit proved costly as he shifted gears brilliantly, smashing 51 off just 29 balls. Rinku then provided the finishing touches with a flurry of boundaries in a quick cameo, propelling KKR to a formidable 220.
21:16 IST:
A tale of two halves - Kolkata Knight Riders have flexed their muscles in their opening game, putting up a strong total on the board. However, given the blazing start they got, they might feel they left a few runs out there. Credit must go to Mumbai Indians, who pulled things back brilliantly through the middle overs and at the death, giving away just 29 runs in the last 3 overs, a phase that could ultimately prove decisive on what looks like a batting paradise.
Score 220/4
BatsmanRamandeep Singh 4(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 4-0-35-0
21:15 IST:
19.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Ramandeep Singh, A dot to end the innings! Another yorker executed by Bumrah, outside the line of the leg stump. Ramandeep Singh walks across but fails to lay any bat on the attempted scoop. He has a look at the umpire but gets nothing. Singh reviews in the hope of getting a wide. The third umpire is summoned for a check. The replays show that the ball would have hit Ramandeep on his pads had he not moved. Kolkata Knight Riders end up with 220!
21:13 IST:
19.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, Bumrah nails the yorker, on middle. Rinku jams it out to long on for just a single.
21:12 IST:
19.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, In the air...but safe! Low full toss, on the pads. Rinku has a swing across the line but gets the height and not the distance. The deep mid-wicket fielder charges across to his left but the ball drops short. Two runs taken.
21:12 IST:
19.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Bumrah misses his mark and Rinku makes him pay. Yorker attempted by Jasprit, on off and middle. Rinku gives himself room and takes it on the full before carving it over backward point for a four.
21:11 IST:
19.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Ramandeep Singh, A yorker from Bumrah, tailing back in, right at the base of the middle stump. Ramandeep Singh digs it out on the off side for a single.
21:11 IST:
19.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, Taken but it won't matter as it was a Free Hit. Jasprit Bumrah follows Rinku as he backs away. This is a low full toss, Rinku cannot get it away in the desired fashion. He crouches and swings away on the leg side. Holes out to deep backward square leg, where Naman Dhir gobbles it up and gets rid of the ball quickly. Just a single.
21:10 IST:
19.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, Wide! Goes full but down leg, Rinku walks inside the line and collects the extra run.
21:09 IST:
19.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, Well bowled. Uh, oh, the siren goes off. Bumrah has overstepped. Pushes the slower ball away from the left-hander as he spots Rinku jump out of the crease. Singh cannot reach the ball. Free Hit coming up.
21:09 IST:
Can Jasprit Bumrah keep KKR under 220 here?
Score 209/4
BatsmanRamandeep Singh 3(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 3-0-39-1
21:19 IST:
18.6: Hardik Pandya to Ramandeep Singh, Good running! Pitched up and on middle, Ramandeep Singh whips it towards deep mid-wicket and calls for two. Rinku Singh responds and the throw from Naman Dhir is a wild one, and the batters get the second easily. There is a chance for the third as well, but Rinku decides against it.
21:11 IST:
Amar Panicker says

KKR live score: Raghuvanshi's knock ends

Hardik Pandya is back into the attack and the intent is clear from the batters.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi brings up his fifty with a boundary, but cannot push on. He goes for the shorter ball and fails to clear it, handing MI a key wicket.

Ramandeep Singh walks in and gets going with some sharp running, even turning one into three. Small moments like that could shift momentum slightly, but MI still have the edge.

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (209/4 in 19 ovs); (Rinku 25, Ramandeep 3)

Angkrish Raghuvanshi 51(29) c. T Varma b. H Pandya

21:07 IST:
18.5: Hardik Pandya to Rinku Singh, Hard length and on middle, Rinku Singh heaves it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg for one.
21:07 IST:
18.4: Hardik Pandya to Ramandeep Singh, Back of a length and around off, Ramandeep Singh swats it to long on for a run.
21:07 IST:
The next batter in is Ramandeep Singh.
21:07 IST:
18.3: Hardik Pandya to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Fifty and out for Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Hardik takes some pace off but this is right in the slot for the batter. Raghuvanshi hangs deep in the crease and looks to launch it down the ground. He is early into the shot and it is skied off the toe end of the blade. Tilak Varma settles under it by moving to his left at long off and takes the catch. The 30-ball 60-run stand comes to an end.
21:06 IST:
18.2: Hardik Pandya to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, FOUR! It nearly went the distance. That brings up the FIFTY for Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Full and at pace, on off. Angkrish flashes and flashes hard with an open bat face. It gets sliced over the man at short third and bounces just in front of the boundary cushions. Since that dropped catch, Raghuvanshi has looked a different player.
21:04 IST:
18.2: Hardik Pandya to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Wide! Angkrish Raghuvanshi walks across his stumps for the scoop. Hardik bowls it on a good length and looks to push it away from the batter. Raghuvanshi fails to connect. Pandya is a bit perplexed by the wide call but opts against the review.
21:03 IST:
18.1: Hardik Pandya to Rinku Singh, Nearly a yorker, on middle. Rinku clears the front leg and whips it to deep mid-wicket for one. The 200 is up for KKR. How much will they end up with?
21:03 IST:
Hardik Pandya to bowl the penultimate over. He has given away 29 runs in his first couple of overs.
Score 199/3
BatsmanRinku Singh 23(14b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 3-0-24-0
21:02 IST:
17.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, Very full, tucking the batter up for room and not allowing him to get under the ball. Rinku carves it to deep point for one. Good comeback from Bumrah after conceding a boundary on the first ball. 8 runs off the over.
21:05 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: KKR contend with Bumrah in the death

Jasprit Bumrah is back with two overs left.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi starts the over well with a classy boundary, but that is as good as it gets. Rinku Singh looks to force the pace but cannot quite find the gaps.

Just eight runs from the over. A solid comeback from the Mumbai Indians at a crucial stage.

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (199/3 in 18 ovs); (Raghuvanshi 47, Rinku 23)

21:01 IST:
17.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, A pinpoint yorker, on middle. Angkrish Raghuvanshi squeezes it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for just a single.
21:01 IST:
17.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Rinku Singh, Dipping slower ball, full and on leg. Rinku backs away and powers it to long off. They cross.
21:00 IST:
17.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Low full toss, on middle. This is whipped to long on for a run.
20:59 IST:
17.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Angkrish shows his cards early as he backs away, exposing all three stumps. Bumrah follows him with a yorker. Raghuvanshi can only pat it back to the bowler.
20:58 IST:
17.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, FOUR! Smart batting! Bumrah brings out the slower one but gets the length wrong. Full toss, around the off stump. Angkrish Raghuvanshi walks across his stumps and knows that square leg is up inside the circle. He sweeps it past that man for a four. That also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.
20:59 IST:
Jasprit Bumrah (2-0-16-0) is back on. His remaining 2 overs will be key to determining how much MI will chase.
Score 191/3
BatsmanRinku Singh 21(12b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerShardul Thakur 4-0-39-3
20:57 IST:
16.6: Shardul Thakur to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Up and over! A good finish to the over for KKR. Thakur digs it in short, on off. Rinku hops to get under the ball and flays it over the man at backward point for a four. 14 runs off Thakur's last over.
21:03 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI vs KKR Live: Raghuvanshi arrives at Wankhede

Angkrish Raghuvanshi has come alive at just the right time.

He takes on Shardul Thakur, and Rinku Singh joins in as well. The big over Kolkata Knight Riders were looking for finally arrives.

But the challenge now is clear. Two overs of Jasprit Bumrah still remain.

KKR have backed themselves into a corner. They need to go after him, but that is always a risky move.

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (191/3 in 17 ovs); (Raghuvanshi 41, Rinku 21)

20:57 IST:
16.5: Shardul Thakur to Rinku Singh, A swing and a miss! Off-cutter, running across the left-hander, on a length. Singh flashes but the ball keeps low and goes under the blade.
20:56 IST:
16.4: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Slower bumper, on off. Angkrish rises with the bounce and helps the pull in front of square on the leg side for one.
20:56 IST:
16.3: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, SIX! Good hit! Cross seam ball, full and outside off. Raghuvanshi is standing deep in his crease, which allows him to get under the ball. He pumps it over wide long off for a biggie.
20:55 IST:
16.2: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi was gone had the throw hit. Full and in line with the off stump. Raghuvanshi backs away and crunches the drive. It goes straight to extra cover, where Tilak Varma is stationed on the edge of the ring. Varma has a shy at the bowling end but misses. The batters sneak in an overthrow as the ball rolls between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket.
20:54 IST:
16.1: Shardul Thakur to Rinku Singh, Yorker attempted by Thakur. It comes out as a lowish full toss, at the toes. Rinku jams it out to deep square leg for one.
20:54 IST:
Shardul Thakur (3-0-25-3) to bowl out now.
Score 177/3
BatsmanRinku Singh 16(9b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerTrent Boult 4-0-38-0
20:52 IST:
15.6: Trent Boult to Rinku Singh, Hurls it full, on off. Rinku hits it all along the ground to long off. Just a single. End of a wicketless outing for Boult. He finishes with figures of 4-0-38-0.
20:52 IST:
15.5: Trent Boult to Rinku Singh, Low full toss, on middle. Rinku brings his wrists into play and works it to the left of long on for a brace.
20:51 IST:
15.5: Trent Boult to Rinku Singh, Wide! Bangs it in short now, over middle. Rinku ducks under it. Too high for the umpire's liking. Wide given.
20:51 IST:
15.4: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Nails the yorker, at the base of the middle pole. Angkrish slices it through point for a single.
20:50 IST:
15.3: Trent Boult to Rinku Singh, Angled into the pads. Rinku turns it behind square leg for a run.
20:49 IST:
15.2: Trent Boult to Rinku Singh, Keeps it nice and full at the sticks. Singh angles the bat face to beat extra cover with the drive but can't beat Tilak Varma there.
20:49 IST:
15.1: Trent Boult to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Nicely done! Boult spots Rinku backing away and he looks to follow him with a yorker. Ends up serving a low full toss. Rinku gets low and carves it over point for a boundary.
20:48 IST:
Trent Boult (3-0-28-0) comes back on.
Score 167/3
BatsmanAngkrish Raghuvanshi 31(19b 4*4 1*6)
BowlerAM Ghazanfar 4-0-51-0
20:47 IST:
14.6: AM Ghazanfar to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, SIX! Salt to the wounds! AM Ghazanfar gives this one some more air, full and on middle. Angkrish Raghuvanshi clears his front leg and dispatches it over the bowler's head. There is no one catching that as the ball sails over the fence for a biggie.
20:52 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Ghazanfar gets punished

Allah Ghazanfar comes back into the attack here for his final over. Both Rinku Singh and Angkrish Raghuvanshi take him down hard. Rinku rocks back to get it behind the square-leg boundary. While Raghuvanshi has a stroke of luck here with the boundary thanks to a dropped catch by Rohit Sharma of all people by the mid-wicket boundary ropes. Some sign of dew here as well, with Ghazanfar struggling to grip the ball. 

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (167/3 in 15 ovs); (Raghuvanshi 31, Rinku 8)

20:47 IST:
14.5: AM Ghazanfar to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, DROPPED AND FOUR! Rohit Sharma has made a mess of that near the ropes. Floated, full and on middle, Angkrish Raghuvanshi looks to loft it down the ground but does not get the timing right. It is skied towards long on, where Rohit settles under it. He stretches both his hands to grab it, but spills out, and the ball drops and rolls to the fence. He could have taken a further step back but he just was not aware of his surroundings.
20:47 IST:
14.4: AM Ghazanfar to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Another dot ball! Quicker one, full and outside off, Angkrish Raghuvanshi changes his stance for the reverse sweep but misses.
20:46 IST:
14.3: AM Ghazanfar to Rinku Singh, Fires this one, full and outside off, Rinku Singh throws his hands at it and gets an outside edge along the ground towards short third. The batters set off for the run, and the fielder hits the stumps at the bowler's end but Rinku is well in.
20:45 IST:
14.2: AM Ghazanfar to Rinku Singh, Flighted, full and on middle, Rinku Singh drives it away wide of sweeper cover for a couple of runs.
20:45 IST:
After two unsuccessful attempts and pulling out, AM Ghazanfar has asked for the towel from the umpire. Signs of dew settling in already?
20:44 IST:
14.1: AM Ghazanfar to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Top shot! Floated, short and just outside off. Rinku Singh allows the ball to come to him, uses the width and cuts it away through point for a lovely boundary.
20:44 IST:
Hardik Pandya brings back AM Ghazanfar. The Afghan spinner will bowl out now. 3-0-34-0 so far for Ghazanfar.
Score 150/3
BatsmanAngkrish Raghuvanshi 21(16b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerShardul Thakur 3-0-25-3
20:42 IST:
13.6: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Picks out the fielder! This is a full toss, on middle, there to be hit. Angkrish Raghuvanshi backs away and drives it firmly but straight to extra cover.
20:46 IST:
Amar Panicker says

MI vs KKR, IPL 2026 Live: The Lord can do no wrong

Just like that, Ajinkya Rahane has fallen and it is Shardul Thakur once again for the Mumbai Indians.

Rahane departs just as he was set, and MI tighten their grip. That said, this might not be all bad news for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

In walks Rinku Singh, who has the ability to inject pace into the innings and keep the scoring rate high.

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (150/3 in 4 ovs); (Raghuvanshi 21, Rinku 1)

Ajinkya Rahane 67(40) c. H Pandya b. S Thakur

20:42 IST:
13.5: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, FOUR! Streaky! Shardul Thakur bangs this into the pitch around off, a slower one as well. Angkrish Raghuvanshi slashes hard at it and gets a thick outside edge that flies to the third man fence for a one-bounce four. Also, 150 is up for KKR now.
20:41 IST:
13.4: Shardul Thakur to Rinku Singh, Fuller and on off, Rinku Singh looks to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the off side. They cross.
20:41 IST:
End of a top knock from the KKR skipper. Rinku Singh makes his way out to the middle.
20:39 IST:
13.3: Shardul Thakur to Ajinkya Rahane, OUT! TAKEN! Shardul Thakur keeps picking up the wickets here. Number 3 for him and the Mumbai Indians. Fuller delivery and around off, pace on this time. Ajinkya Rahane looks to loft it with a straight bat but loses his shape and his bat turns in his hands as well. He ends up mistiming it in the air towards extra cover, where Hardik Pandya backtracks and takes a good catch.
20:38 IST:
13.2: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Low full toss, on off, Angkrish Raghuvanshi stays deep inside his crease and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20:37 IST:
13.1: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Nicely bowled! Short of a length and around off, takes pace off. Angkrish Raghuvanshi backs away and tries to cut it away but goes through the shot early and misses.
20:39 IST:
STRATEGIC BREAK! Good last couple of overs for the Mumbai Indians. With plenty of batting still to come, Kolkata Knight Riders just need to keep going. Apart from the odd ball that has held in the wicket, batters have been able to hit through the line, and KKR will be aiming somewhere around 220. There are still two overs of Jasprit Bumrah and one of Trent Boult left in the bank, and those three overs could well make the difference in what KKR end up with. Shardul Thakur is back in the attack. He has taken the two wickets that have fallen so far, but how will he fare in his remaining two overs, and can he maintain that impact? Let's find out.
Score 144/2
BatsmanAngkrish Raghuvanshi 16(12b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerTrent Boult 3-0-28-0
20:34 IST:
12.6: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Pitched up and on middle and leg, follows the batter. Angkrish Raghuvanshi backs away and drives it to extra cover for just one. Just 13 runs in the last two!
20:39 IST:
Amar Panicker says

KKR Live Score: Tactical games in play

After the strategic time-out, it is easy to guess what the discussion would have been in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.

The Mumbai Indians respond smartly by bringing Shardul Thakur back into the attack, anticipating an aggressive approach.

Now it comes down to execution. Can KKR take him on, or will MI continue to stay one step ahead.

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (144/2 in 13 ovs); (Rahane 67, Raghuvanshi 16)  

 

20:34 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Scoring rate slows down for KKR

Trent Boult is back into the attack, and KKR's runs have slowed down. This might be the biggest worry for them at the moment. But Raghuvanshi gets a bit of luck with a flick just past the backward square-leg fielder for the boundary. They need to go harder here. Just one or two boundaries won't do. 

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (144/2 in 13 ovs); (Rahane 67, Raghuvanshi 16)
 

20:33 IST:
12.5: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, FOUR! Easy pickings! Trent Boult errs in line and serves this full, but on the pads. Angkrish Raghuvanshi just has to get some bat on it and he glances it well wide of short fine for a boundary.
20:32 IST:
12.4: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Gets it in the blockhole, on off, Angkrish Raghuvanshi opens the face of his bat and squeezes it wide of deep point and comes back for the second run.
20:32 IST:
12.3: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Clever bowling! Goes fuller and just outside off, gives no pace at all, Angkrish Raghuvanshi goes down to swipe it across the line but misses as the ball goes under his bat to the keeper.
20:31 IST:
12.2: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, Low full toss again, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane lobs it off the toe-end of the bat towards long on for a single.
20:30 IST:
12.1: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, A low full toss, on middle, very hard to get these away. Ajinkya Rahane knocks it back down the pitch. MI are pulling things back a bit here.
Score 136/2
BatsmanAjinkya Rahane 66(37b 3*4 5*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 2-0-16-0
20:29 IST:
11.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller in length and angling into the pads, Ajinkya Rahane flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one more. Just 5 runs off the over!
20:32 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL Live score: Jasprit Bumrah returns

MI need a wicket and Jasprit Bumrah is into the attack. Looks like this might be his role this year for MI. Both Rahane and Raghuvanshi are playing it safe. This could be a problem here. 

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (136/2 in 12 ovs); (Rahane 66, Raghuvanshi 9)

20:28 IST:
11.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Takes pace off, but gets the yorker in again, on middle, Angkrish Raghuvanshi bunts it out towards long on for one.
20:28 IST:
11.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, On target once again, right in the blockhole, on middle. Angkrish Raghuvanshi can only dig it back to the bowler. 
20:27 IST:
11.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Ajinkya Rahane, Nails the yorker, pace on this time, tailing in sharply as well. Ajinkya Rahane gets his bat down in time to dig it out to the off side. They cross.
20:27 IST:
11.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, A slower yorker now, on off, Angkrish Raghuvanshi waits for it and jams it out towards long on for a run.
20:26 IST:
11.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length and on off, angles it in and takes pace off. Ajinkya Rahane arches his back and steers it to short third for a single.
20:26 IST:
Jasprit Bumrah returns to the attack. He conceded 11 runs in his only over so far.
Score 131/2
BatsmanAngkrish Raghuvanshi 7(5b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerAM Ghazanfar 3-0-34-0
20:26 IST:
10.6: AM Ghazanfar to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Fires this one, full and on middle and leg, Angkrish Raghuvanshi goes down and across to paddle it but miscues it off the toe-end of the bat as the ball goes nowhere. Good comeback from Ghazanfar in the last 3 balls of the over.
20:25 IST:
10.5: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Quicker one, shortish and on middle, Ajinkya Rahane goes down for the sweep but misses. The ball hits his body and deflects towards short third. A leg bye taken. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.
20:24 IST:
10.4: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns away a bit, Ajinkya Rahane knocks it down the pitch.
20:23 IST:
10.3: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Drops it a bit short and around leg, Ajinkya Rahane stays back and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of more runs.
20:22 IST:
10.2: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated, full and on leg, Ajinkya Rahane tucks it away with soft hands through mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.
20:22 IST:
10.1: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, SIX! Makes it look easy! Tossed up, full and on middle, in the slot as well. Ajinkya Rahane clears his front leg, gets right under it and launches it way over the long on fence for a biggie.
20:22 IST:
Change of ends for AM Ghazanfar. 2-0-24-0 so far for the Afghan spinner.
Score 120/2
BatsmanAjinkya Rahane 53(29b 3*4 4*6)
BowlerTrent Boult 2-0-20-0
20:20 IST:
9.6: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, Fractionally short, on middle. Ajinkya pulls it to deep square leg for another single.
20:20 IST:
9.5: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, On a short of a length, on middle. This is turned through square leg for a run.
20:19 IST:
9.4: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, FOUR! Clever batting! Boult bowls it on a back of a length, on top of off. Angkrish Raghuvanshi waits on it on the back foot and does not have much room to work with. He just uses the pace on the ball and steers it behind point for a boundary.
20:18 IST:
9.3: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, On the pads by Boult, Ajinkya works it in front of square on the leg side and takes a single.
20:21 IST:
9.2: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, FIFTY FOR RAHANE! Ajinkya Rahane just oozes class, and he has started this season in the same way he did last year. The KKR skipper brings up his 34th IPL half-century. Across off, on a back of a length, Ajinkya flashes at it. Gets an outside edge and it goes on the bounce to Mayank Markande on the edge of the circle at short third. He fails to make a clean stop and gives away a couple of runs.
20:17 IST:
9.1: Trent Boult to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Full and on middle. Raghuvanshi whips it to wide long on for a single.
20:17 IST:
Hardik Pandya brings Trent Boult back in the attack.
Score 110/2
BatsmanAngkrish Raghuvanshi 1(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerShardul Thakur 2-0-19-2
20:16 IST:
8.6: Shardul Thakur to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, On a good length, on off. Angkrish Raghuvanshi runs it down to deep third and opens his account with a single.
20:16 IST:
Angkrish Raghuvanshi joins Ajinkya Rahane out in the middle now.
20:17 IST:
8.5: Shardul Thakur to Cameron Green, OUT! CAUGHT! Shardul Thakur breaks through for MI once again. It is that slower ball which has done the trick for Thakur one more time. Thakur digs it in short, and it might well have been called a wide for height had Cameron left it. Green hops and gets his bat high to get on top of the bounce. He goes hard and is airborne while playing the shot. He picks out the man at deep cover. Sherfane Rutherford runs in off the ropes and dives forward to take a good catch. The 40-run stand has been broken.
20:14 IST:
8.4: Shardul Thakur to Ajinkya Rahane, Slower one, on a good length, outside off. Rahane moves over to the off side for the scoop. Ekes out an inside edge onto the pads and the batters sneak in a single as the ball goes away on the off side.
20:13 IST:
8.3: Shardul Thakur to Cameron Green, Very full, on middle. Green flicks it to deep mid-wicket. They cross.
20:12 IST:
8.2: Shardul Thakur to Cameron Green, FOUR! Lovely shot! Pace on now from Thakur, on a back of a length, outside off. Green stays leg side of the ball and uses the pace on offer. Opens the face of the bat at the last moment and glides it between short third and backward point for a four.
20:12 IST:
8.1: Shardul Thakur to Cameron Green, Takes pace off and bashes the surface, keeping it outside off. Green hops and slaps it with a horizontal bat wide of long off. Tilak Varma sprints to his left and mops it up. Two runs taken.
20:12 IST:
Shardul Thakur comes back into the attack. He went for 10 runs and picked up a wicket in his first over.
Score 101/1
BatsmanCameron Green 11(6b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerAM Ghazanfar 2-0-24-0
20:11 IST:
7.6: AM Ghazanfar to Cameron Green, Around the off stump, on a nagging length. Green taps it away to deep point for one more. A relatively quiet over, 7 runs off it.
20:10 IST:
7.5: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, The 100 is up for KKR! Floated up, into the pads. Ajinkya clips it square on the leg side and turns the strike over.
20:09 IST:
7.5: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Wide! Sprays it down leg, Rahane lets it be.
20:09 IST:
7.4: AM Ghazanfar to Cameron Green, Short and angled into the right-hander, Cameron works it to deep fine leg and crosses over.
20:09 IST:
7.3: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Flicked from the front of the hand, on a good length, outside off. This is punched to deep cover for another single.
20:08 IST:
7.2: AM Ghazanfar to Cameron Green, Drifts down leg, on the shorter side. Green nurdles it through backward square leg and gets to the other end.
20:08 IST:
7.1: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Full and fired in, on off. Rahane drives it to long on for a single.
20:08 IST:
Strategic Break! The first couple of overs were relatively quiet, but after that, it has been carnage from the KKR batters. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane has led from the front, and the intent has been pretty clear from the visitors. They are going to keep attacking the bowlers, not worrying about wickets. Mumbai Indians are in a spot of bother and needed this break to come up with some different plans, as only wickets can help them contain the run flow here. Also, AM Ghazanfar is to bowl after the break.
Score 94/1
BatsmanCameron Green 8(3b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerMayank Markande 1-0-16-0
20:06 IST:
6.6: Mayank Markande to Cameron Green, SIX! Cameron Green joins the six-hitting party. Mayank Markande gives the ball a lot of air but ends up serving it right in the slot. Too full, on off and middle. Green needs no second invitation. He gets down on a knee and slogs it over wide long on for half a dozen. Markande goes for 16 runs in his opening over.
20:04 IST:
6.5: Mayank Markande to Ajinkya Rahane, Dishes out the wrong 'un, fuller and on middle and leg. Rahane turns it away on the leg side for a run.
20:03 IST:
6.4: Mayank Markande to Ajinkya Rahane, SIX! High and long enough! Not that bad a ball from Markande. On a nagging length, in line with the off stump. Rahane just gets the front leg out of the way and hits through the line of the ball. Puts his head down and launches it over long off for his fourth six of the game.
20:02 IST:
6.3: Mayank Markande to Ajinkya Rahane, A prolonged shout for LBW but turned down. Mayank Markande seems confident and after a chat with the keeper and the bowler, Hardik Pandya takes the review. This slides into the right-hander, full and attacking the front pad. Rahane reaches out in front and looks to work it away on the leg side with a closed bat face. He is beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the front pad. No bat involved but the Ball Tracking has the ball missing the leg stump. MI lose their first review.
20:01 IST:
6.2: Mayank Markande to Ajinkya Rahane, This is pushed through, on the fuller side, Ajinkya knocks it from the crease and the cover fielder lets it through. By the time the sweeper cover can get around, Rahane turns back for the second run and completes it.
20:00 IST:
6.1: Mayank Markande to Cameron Green, Markande begins with a flighted delivery, on a length, on off. Green eases it to long off and crosses over.
20:01 IST:
End of Powerplay! Safe to say, Kolkata Knight Riders will be the happier side at the moment. However, this game will be won and lost in the middle overs, and it will be interesting to see how both teams react now. Here is Mayank Markande to bowl some leggies now.
Score 78/1
BatsmanAjinkya Rahane 36(18b 3*4 3*6)
BowlerShardul Thakur 1-0-10-1
19:59 IST:
5.6: Shardul Thakur to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Hit hard and wide enough! Pace on, on a good length, outside off. Stand and deliver stuff from the KKR skipper. Rahane swings through the line and pumps it to the left of mid on for a four. At the end of 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders are 78/1.
20:08 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Mumbai have their breakthrough

Shardul Thakur comes into the attack for the first time in Mumbai Indians colours, and it proves to be an inspired move.

Known for his knack of picking wickets, he delivers straight away. The Mumbaikar rolls his fingers over it, and Finn Allen goes for the big hit but fails to clear the ropes.

Mumbai have their breakthrough. In walks Cameron Green next. A big season ahead for the Australian.

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (78/0 in 6 ovs); (Rahane 36, Green 1)

Finn Allen 37(17) c. T Varma b. S Thakur

19:59 IST:
5.5: Shardul Thakur to Ajinkya Rahane, In the corridor, on a length. Ajinkya Rahane goes hard at it and loses his shape. Miscues it off the inner half of the bat to mid on.
19:58 IST:
5.4: Shardul Thakur to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Class written all over it! Thakur offers width, fractionally on a short of a length. The ball keeps a shade low and Rahane lets the ball come to him. He gets on top of the bounce and punches it on the up to the right of cover for a boundary.
19:57 IST:
5.3: Shardul Thakur to Cameron Green, On a good length, around off, Green presses forward and taps it wide of cover, where Rohit Sharma tumbles to his left and cuts it off. Green gets off the mark with a single.
19:58 IST:
The crowd finds its voice again with that wicket. That brings the most expensive overseas player in IPL history, Cameron Green, out in the middle.
19:56 IST:
5.2: Shardul Thakur to Finn Allen, OUT! CAUGHT! The golden arm of Shardul Thakur strikes. A much-needed breakthrough for MI. Thakur serves the off-cutter at 117 kph, on a length and slightly outside the hitting arc of Allen on the off side. Finn reaches out and swings at it. He does not pick the change of pace and ends up dragging it straight down the throat of long on, where Tilak Varma moves to his right and makes no mistake. Allen has done what was asked of him, though, to provide a brisk start.
19:55 IST:
5.1: Shardul Thakur to Ajinkya Rahane, Starts with a short ball, outside off. Rahane rises with the bounce and drags the pull behind square leg for a single.
19:55 IST:
Shardul Thakur to close out the Powerplay.
Score 68/0
BatsmanAjinkya Rahane 27(14b 1*4 3*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 1-0-11-0
19:54 IST:
4.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Ajinkya Rahane, Bangs this into the pitch, on off, slower as well, Ajinkya Rahane gets on top of the bounce and swats it to deep mid-wicket for one. 11 runs from Bumrah's first over!
19:53 IST:
4.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Ajinkya Rahane, Good length and on middle, Ajinkya Rahane tucks it away to mid-wicket.
19:52 IST:
4.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Finn Allen, Hard length and on off, Finn Allen forces it to the right of mid off and sets off for the single. Hardik Pandya fails to pick it up cleanly, or else there could have been a chance of a run out.
19:52 IST:
4.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Finn Allen, FOUR! No one is getting spared here! A slower delivery, good length and on off. Finn Allen has a hoick across the line but goes through the shot early due to the lack of pace. The ball takes the inside half of the bat and goes over mid-wicket for a boundary.
19:51 IST:
4.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length and on middle, Ajinkya Rahane steps across and flicks it through square leg for a single.
19:50 IST:
4.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Excellent shot! Jasprit Bumrah pitches it up, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane just uses the pace on the ball and tickles it fine past short fine leg for a boundary. 
19:51 IST:
Wow! After a quiet start with just 14 runs off the first 2 overs, the next 2 have gone for 43 runs. Hardik Pandya turns to Jasprit Bumrah in search of a breakthrough.
Score 57/0
BatsmanFinn Allen 32(14b 5*4 2*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 2-0-29-0
19:49 IST:
3.6: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, FOUR MORE! 26 runs off the over! This is short and around middle. Finn Allen anticipates the length early, shuffles across to get inside the line and scoops it past short fine for another boundary.
19:48 IST:
3.5: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, FOUR! Powered away! Hardik Pandya misses the yorker and serves this full, on middle. Finn Allen stays deep inside his crease and thumps it past the bowler for another cracking boundary. 50 UP FOR KKR in double quick time.
19:48 IST:
3.5: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, WIDE! Goes for the bouncer but spills it way down the leg side, Finn Allen lets it go. Called a wide.
19:47 IST:
3.4: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, FOUR! Put away! Back of a length and off, not short enough to trouble the batter. Finn Allen has a heave across the line. Gets it from the toe-end of the bat but finds the gap at deep square leg for four more runs.
19:46 IST:
3.3: Hardik Pandya to Ajinkya Rahane, Hard length and on middle, Ajinkya Rahane stays back to clip it away but misses. The ball hits his body and drops on the pitch as the batters sneak in a leg bye.
19:46 IST:
3.2: Hardik Pandya to Ajinkya Rahane, SIX MORE! Much flatter but the same result! Short of a length and on middle and leg, angling in again. Ajinkya Rahane uses the pace on the ball, swivels and pulls it flat and over the deep fine leg fence for another biggie.
19:45 IST:
3.1: Hardik Pandya to Ajinkya Rahane, SIX! It's raining sixes here in Mumbai! A little too straight from Hardik Pandya, full and angling into the pads. Ajinkya Rahane plays the pick-up shot off his pads and deposits it over the fine leg fence for the fourth six of the game.
19:44 IST:
Hardik Pandya to continue.
Score 31/0
BatsmanFinn Allen 20(11b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerAM Ghazanfar 1-0-17-0
19:50 IST:
2.6: AM Ghazanfar to Finn Allen, SIX! You just cannot bowl there! AM Ghazanfar drags his length way back, on middle and leg, begging to be put away. Finn Allen opens up his stance and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen more. 17 runs off the over.
19:51 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Finn Allen has arrived

It looked like a smart move to bring in the mystery spin of Allah Ghazanfar, but the execution has not been ideal.

He has dropped it short too often, allowing Finn Allen to rock back and power it over the ropes.

Thirteen runs come from the over, and this could be just the spark the Kolkata Knight Riders needed.

IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR (31/0 in 3 ovs); (Allen 20, Rahane 9)

 

19:43 IST:
2.5: AM Ghazanfar to Finn Allen, Fires this one full and on leg, Finn Allen fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls towards short third.
19:43 IST:
2.4: AM Ghazanfar to Finn Allen, SIX! That has gone way back into the stands! This is another short delivery, on middle. Finn Allen picks up the length early, transfers his weight on the back foot and muscles it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
19:42 IST:
2.3: AM Ghazanfar to Finn Allen, FOUR! Short and punished! AM Ghazanfar bowls a half-tracker, on middle, turning into leg. Finn Allen has all the time in the world to rock back and pull it over square leg for a boundary.
19:41 IST:
2.2: AM Ghazanfar to Finn Allen, Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, angling in again. Finn Allen moves back to flick but gets hurried. The ball goes off the inner half of the bat towards square leg.
19:41 IST:
2.1: AM Ghazanfar to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated, full and on middle, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane clips it through square leg for a single. He wants the second but is sent back.
19:41 IST:
Just the one over for Trent Boult in his opening spell. Hardik Pandya brings on spin inside the Powerplay in the form of AM Ghazanfar.
Score 14/0
BatsmanFinn Allen 4(6b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 1-0-4-0
19:39 IST:
1.6: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Swing and a miss! Short of a length and on off, takes pace off. Finn Allen tries to pull it over mid-wicket but the ball once again does not bounce much and he misses. A tidy over from Pandya!
19:44 IST:
Amar Panicker says

KKR vs MI Live: Captain Pandya leads the way

This has been a solid start from the Mumbai Indians to kick off their season.

After Trent Boult, it was Hardik Pandya with the new ball, and he kept things tight.

Finn Allen has struggled to get going so far. He might need to take a few risks in the next over to keep the scoring rate in check.

KKR (14/0 in 2 ovs); (Allen 4, Rahane 8)

19:39 IST:
1.5: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Good-length delivery, on off, Finn Allen pushes it away towards mid off.
19:38 IST:
1.4: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, FOUR! Finn Allen gets off the mark in a streaky fashion! Hardik Pandya hits the length hard, on middle, does not bounce that much. Allen goes for the heave across the line. Gets an inside edge that races down to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
19:37 IST:
1.3: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Three dots in a row! Back of a length and around off, Finn Allen stays back and punches it towards mid off. The fielder fumbles a bit but no harm done.
19:37 IST:
1.2: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Fuller again and on off, shapes away a touch, Finn Allen drills it wide of the bowler. Hardik Pandya on his follow-through gets down well to his left to make a one-handed stop.
19:36 IST:
1.1: Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, Right on the money! Hardik Pandya begins with a full delivery, on middle, attacking the stumps. Finn Allen gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.
19:36 IST:
Hardik Pandya brings himself on from the other end. Hardik had the option of bringing AM Ghazanfar against Finn Allen, but he has taken the new ball himself.
Score 10/0
BatsmanAjinkya Rahane 8(6b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerTrent Boult 1-0-10-0
19:34 IST:
0.6: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, Hits the length hard, on off, Ajinkya Rahane stabs it off the inner half of the bat as the ball rolls down the pitch. 10 runs off the first over!
19:45 IST:
Amar Panicker says

KKR Live Score: Rahane yet to kick things off

There is plenty of movement on offer and Ajinkya Rahane is looking to play it safe for now.

Not quite sure if that is the right approach on a ground where 220-plus feels like the minimum. He still manages to pick up 10 runs in the over, including a maximum over deep mid-wicket.

That shot could have gone straight to a fielder with a sharper placement, especially given Trent Boult’s tendency to go full and straight with the inswinger.

KKR (10/0 in 1 ovs); (Allen 0, Rahane 8)

19:34 IST:
0.5: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, Good effort in the deep! Pitched up and angling into the pads, Ajinkya Rahane glances it away nicely wide of deep fine. Naman Dhir quickly moves to his right and makes a fine diving stop, saving a couple of runs for his side.
19:33 IST:
0.4: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Ajinkya Rahane miscues his drive off the bottom part of his bat towards mid off.
19:35 IST:
0.3: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, SIX! First runs off the bat and it's a big one! Trent Boult goes a bit too full, on middle, but no movement this time. Ajinkya Rahane gets his front foot across and, using his wrists, he chips it over the long on fence for the first biggie of the night.
19:32 IST:
0.3: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, WIDE! Goes very wide outside off, fuller but over the tramline, Ajinkya Rahane fails to reach out for it. Another wide called.
19:32 IST:
0.2: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, Lands this on a good length and around off, angling away, Ajinkya Rahane opens the face of his bat and guides it straight to point.
19:31 IST:
0.1: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, Bit of movement again! Trent Boult gets his line right this time, bowls this on middle and off, swinging it in. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it down the pitch.
19:31 IST:
0.1: Trent Boult to Ajinkya Rahane, WIDE! Kolkata Knight Riders get underway with extras! Trent Boult starts with a fuller delivery, but around leg, shaping further in. Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone. Wided.
19:31 IST:
We are all set to get going. As always, it is a sea of blue at the Wankhede. Hardik Pandya has his troops in a huddle near the ropes. The KKR skipper, Ajinkya Rahane, walks out to open alongside Finn Allen. Trent Boult has the new ball in hand. Boult has picked 32 wickets in the first over in IPL, informs Harsha Bhogle. Rahane will face the first ball. A slip awaits. Let's go...
19:10 IST:
Impact Players for Kolkata Knight Riders - Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Saurabh Dubey and Rovman Powell.
19:10 IST:
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora and Blessing Muzarabani.
19:10 IST:
Impact Players for Mumbai Indians - Suryakumar Yadav, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa and Ashwani Kumar.
19:10 IST:
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, AM Ghazanfar, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah.
19:16 IST:
The team has prepared well - The captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane says that they would have bowled first as well. Adds that he is surprised to see this much grass on the wicket. Shares that the preparation has been good, they trained for ten days in Kolkata and a couple of days here in Mumbai as well. Rahane mentions that all the domestic players are coming off good seasons, and it is nice to start here in Mumbai. On MI's superior head-to-head record, he says that that's in the past and they want to focus on what's in front of them. Rahane says that they have had a few injuries, but have most of the players for now. Ends by saying that the four overseas players are Sunil Narine, Cameron Green, Finn Allen and Blessing Muzarabani.
19:11 IST:
Excited to get going - The skipper of the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya says they will bowl first, adding that it looks like a good track, albeit a bit greener than usual. He mentions they want to assess how it behaves. Speaks about the wonderful support they have received over the years, calling it their fortress, and says the aim is to play good cricket and entertain the fans. Pandya shares that the team started preparations a couple of weeks ago, giving them enough time to get ready. He highlights the mix of youth and experience in the squad and says everyone is excited to get going. Hardik also points out that with players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Mitchell Santner, there is no shortage of leadership in the group. HP confirms that Jasprit Bumrah will play tonight, and that they are going in with a combination of 6 bowlers and 5 batters.
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