MI vs KKR Head to Head

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MI vs KKR
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Mumbai Indians is the most successful franchise in the league alongside Chennai Super Kings, with 5 title wins each. Hardik Pandya is set to lead the MI team ahead of the 2024 IPL. KKR is one of the most successful teams in the IPL and one of just the three teams that have won more than one title. KKR won the title in 2012 and 2014, both under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir


Out of the 32 encounters between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders across 15 seasons of IPL so far, Mumbai has won 23 times and Kolkata Knight Riders have won only 9 times.


MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats


Matches PlayedMatched Won by MIMatches Won by KKRTieNo Result
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The Indian Premier League is all set to begin from 22nd March 2024. Fans all over are excited for one of the most awaited cricket tournaments of the year. Let's take a look at the head-to-head statistics of Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders.


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On their first ever encounter on 29th of April, 2008, Mumbai Indians overwhelmingly defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets. The story of their encounter in 2018 was no different as the Mumbai Indians once again crushed the Knights defeating them by 102 runs on the 9th of May 2018, at Kolkata.


The Mumbai Indians will be captained by Hardik Pandya in the upcoming 2024 IPL season. The current captain of the Knights is Shreyas Iyer, and the must-watch player is Rinku Singh, who has recently gained a reputation as a T20 finisher.


Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head


DateWinnerWon ByVenue
16-April-2023Mumbai Indians5 wicketsMumbai
9-May-2022Kolkata Knight Riders52 RunsMumbai
6-Apr-2022Kolkata Knight Riders5 wicketsPune
23-Sept-2021Kolkata Knight Riders7 wicketsAbu Dhabi
13-Apr-2021Mumbai Indians10 RunsChennai
16-Oct-2020Mumbai Indians8 WicketsAbu Dhabi
23-Sep-2020Mumbai Indians49 RunsAbu Dhabi
5-May-2019Mumbai Indians9 WicketsMumbai
28-Apr-2019Kolkata Knight Riders34 RunsKolkata
9-May-2018Mumbai Indians102 RunsKolkata
6-May-2018Mumbai Indians13 RunsMumbai
19-May-2017Mumbai Indians7 WicketsBengaluru
13-May-2017Mumbai Indians9 RunsKolkata
9-Apr-2017Mumbai Indians4 WicketsMumbai
27-Apr-2016Mumbai Indians6 WicketsMumbai
12-Apr-2016Mumbai Indians6 WicketsKolkata
13-May-2015Mumbai Indians5 RunsMumbai
7-Apr-2015Kolkata Knight Riders7 WicketsKolkata
6-May-2014Kolkata Knight Riders41 RunsAbu Dhabi
15-Apr-2014Kolkata Knight Riders6 WicketsCuttack
6-May-2013Mumbai Indians65 RunsMumbai
23-Apr-2013Mumbai Indians5 WicketsKolkata
15-May-2012Kolkata Knight Riders32 RunsMumbai
11-May-2012Mumbai Indians27 RunsKolkata
24-May-2011Mumbai Indians4 WicketsMumbai
21-May-2011Mumbai Indians5 WicketsKolkata
18-Apr-2010Kolkata Knight Riders9 WicketsKolkata
21-Mar-2010Mumbai Indians7 WicketsMumbai (BS)
30-Apr-2009Mumbai Indians9 RunsEast London
26-Apr-2009Mumbai Indians92 RunsPort Elizabeth
15-May-2008Mumbai Indians8 WicketsMumbai
28-Apr-2008Mumbai Indians7 WicketsKolkata



MI vs KKR Head-to-Head record at MI’s Home ground Wankhede Stadium


As of April 16, 2023, the Mumbai Indians (MI) have an 8–1 head-to-head record against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL matches at Wankhede Stadium. The two teams have played each other nine times at the stadium, with KKR winning once.



Matches PlayedMatches won by MIMatches won by KKRPrevious Meeting
981MI won by 5 wickets



MI vs KKR Head to Head record at KKR’s Home ground, Eden Gardens.


As of April 16, 2023, the Mumbai Indians have a 7-3 head-to-head record against the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL matches at Eden Gardens. The two teams had a face-off ten times at the stadium, with KKR winning just thrice. According to the sporting news, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have a 57% win percentage at Eden Gardens, with 47 of 82 matches won.



Matches PlayedMatches won by KKRMatches won by MIPrevious Meeting
1037KKR won by 34 runs



MI vs KKR Head to Head in Neutral Venues


Mumbai Indians have consistently dominated KKR, even in the neutral venues which include overseas stadiums as well



Matches PlayedMatches won by MIMatches won by KKRPrevious Meeting
1385KKR won by 5 wickets (Pune)



Top Batting Performances


The MI captain, Rohit Sharma, has scored the most, 924 runs till date in IPL head-to-head matches against KKR followed by Suryakumar Yadav with 523 runs. From KKr's side, Gautam Gambhir leads with 349 runs. In 2012, at Eden Gardens, Rohit smashed his single IPL century against KKR. Venkatesh Iyer too slammed a 104 knock in the last MI vs KKR encounter on 16th April 2023 at Wankhede, where MI won by 5 wickets.


Top Bowling Performances


With 23 wickets, Sunil Narine from KKR leads the bowling attack, followed by now-retired MI legend Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah with 20 wickets each, Andre Russell from KKR with 13, and current MI captain Hardik Pandya with 11 wickets


MI vs KKR Head-to-Head - Interesting Facts


  • The MI captain, Rohit Sharma, has scored the most, 924 runs to date in IPL head-to-head matches against KKR followed by Suryakumar Yadav with 523 runs.

  • From KKR's side, Gautam Gambhir leads with 349 runs.

  • Rohit smashed his solitary IPL century against KKR in 2012.

  • Venkatesh Iyer too slammed a 104 knock in the last MI vs KKR encounter on 16th April 2023 at Wankhede, where MI won by 5 wickets.

  • With 23 wickets, Sunil Narine from KKR leads the bowling attack in the MI vs KKR face-offs

  • The now-retired MI legend Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah have recorded 20 wickets each against KKR

  • KKR's lowest-ever IPL score is 67. This took place on May 16, 2008, during the inaugural IPL season. KKR was bowled out in 15.2 overs by MI at Wankhede Stadium


FAQs on MI vs KKR Head-to-Head

How many times has KKR beaten MI?

Out of the 32 encounters between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders across 16 seasons of IPL so far, Mumbai has won 23 times and Kolkata Knight Riders have won only 9 times.

How many centuries have been scored in MI vs KKR face-offs to date?

2 centuries have been scored in MI vs KKR head-to-head matches, One by MI’s former captain Rohit Sharma in 2012 and the other by Venkatesh Iyer of KKR in 2023.

Who has scored the most runs in MI vs KKR face-offs?

The MI captain, Rohit Sharma, has scored the most, 924 runs till date in IPL head-to-head matches against KKR followed by Suryakumar Yadav with 523 runs.

Who has the most number of wickets in MI vs KKR head-to-head matches?

With 23 wickets, Sunil Narine has registered the most wickets in MI vs KKR face-offs.

Which team is better MI or KKR?

MI and KKR both have played 32 IPL matches against each other so far. MI have comfortably dominated KKR, defeating them 23 times. Kolkata, on the other hand, has only nine wins.