Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are two teams with great fan following and success in the Indian Premier League (IPL). MI won their maiden IPL trophy in 2013 and has been a powerhouse in the league since. Meanwhile, KKR lifted their first IPL title in 2012 and won it two years later. Though they have failed to win a trophy after the 2014 season, KKR is always among teams to watchout for in the IPL.
As the two franchises look ahead to a new IPL season, here’s a look at the MI vs KKR head to head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats in the matches involving both teams.
MI vs KKR Head to Head IPL History
The first-ever MI vs KKR IPL fixture was played at Eden Gardens in the 2008 season. MI’s overseas stalwarts Sanath Jayasuriya and Dwayne Bravo starred in a seven-wicket win. Jayasuriya took 3/14, while Bravo grabbed a wicket and made an unbeaten 64. MI has dominated the fixtures between both teams ever since, winning more than 70% matches.
MI vs KKR Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 MI vs KKR Matches
- April 16, 2023 – MI won by 5 wickets
- May 9, 2022 – KKR won by 52 runs
- April 6, 2022 – KKR won by 5 wickets
- September 23, 2021 – KKR won by 7 wickets
- April 13, 2021 – MI won by 10 runs
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline 2024
MI vs KKR Stats
Rohit Sharma has racked up close to 1000 runs against KKR in the IPL. He has hit lone IPL hundreds against the Kolkata outfit and averages 44 against them. Sunil Narine has the most wickets in the MI-KKR matches. The spinner has 23 wickets at an economy rate of 6.86 in 21 matches. Also, Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga have taken 20 wickets each against the two-time champions.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the MI vs KKR matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for MI against KKR
Most Runs for KKR against MI
Most Wickets for MI against KKR
Most Wickets for KKR against MI
Concluding Thoughts
MI and KKR have lived up to the hype in the league and gave fans some memorable outings over the years. Though MI has a significant lead over KKR in the head to head meetings, the fixtures between both franchises is one of the most eagerly anticipated matches in the IPL.
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FAQs about MI vs KKR Head to Head Record in IPL
1.What happened in the MI vs KKR match in IPL 2023?
MI defeated KKR by five wickets in their last meeting between both teams in the 2023 season. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar hit fifties as MI successfully chased 186 with 14 balls to spare. Venkatesh Iyer scored his maiden IPL century in the match.
2.How many runs have Rohit Sharma scored against KKR?
Rohit Sharma has 924 runs in 26 matches against KKR in the IPL. He has scored a hundred and hit six fifties.
3.What are Sunil Narine's stats against MI?
Sunil Narine has 23 wickets at an economy rate of 6.86 in 21 matches.
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