When was the last time Mumbai Indians won its opening match in IPL?

Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at its home ground, Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai in the match two of the IPL 2026 on Sunday.

MI comes into the fixture with a 13 opening match losing streak.

The last time Mumbai won its first match of the IPL season was in 2012. The eight-wicket win came against Chennai Super Kings at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Mumbai Indians’ IPL opening match voodoo:

Year Opposition Result Venue 2025 Chennai Super Kings Lost by four wickets Chennai 2024 Gujarat Titans Lost by six runs Ahmedabad 2023 Royal Challengers Bangalore Lost by eight wickets Bengaluru 2022 Delhi Capitals Lost by four wickets Brabourne 2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore Lost by two wickets Chennai 2020 Chennai Super Kings Lost by five wickets Abu Dhabi 2019 Delhi Capitals Lost by 37 runs Wankhede 2018 Chennai Super Kings Lost by one wicket Wankhede 2017 Rising Pune Supergiant Lost by seven wickets Pune 2016 Rising Pune Supergiants Lost by nine wickets Wankhede 2015 Kolkata Knight Riders Lost by seven wickets Eden Gardens 2014 Kolkata Knight Riders Lost by 41 runs Abu Dhabi 2013 Royal Challengers Bangalore Lost by two runs Bengaluru

Published on Mar 29, 2026