Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders opening clash 2026: Live updates and highlights
The Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders opening clash 2026 is the running live thread from Match 2 of IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, 7:30 PM IST. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first, and the early team news is already in: Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav return for Mumbai Indians, while Varun Chakaravarthy is doubtful for KKR.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Toss | Decision | Key team news |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss | Bowl first | Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav return for MI; Varun Chakaravarthy doubtful for KKR |
Live score thread
| Over/Phase | Score | Wickets | Key event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toss | — | — | Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl first |
| Team news | — | — | Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav return for Mumbai Indians |
| Team news | — | — | Varun Chakaravarthy is listed as doubtful for Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Broadcast | — | — | Telecast and streaming details are available in India for this March 29 IPL 2026 match |
Live updates so far
- Toss update: Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss at Wankhede and chose to bowl first.
- Mumbai Indians team news: Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are back in the MI side.
- Kolkata Knight Riders team news: Varun Chakaravarthy is doubtful for KKR.
- Match status: This is Match 2 of IPL 2026 and the season opener for Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in the fixture list.
- Broadcast update: Fans in India can follow the telecast and streaming details for this March 29 match.
Match context
This opening-night clash is the first live checkpoint for both sides in the IPL 2026 fixture list. With KKR bowling first and MI already boosted by two returning players, the thread stays locked on the immediate match flow at Wankhede.