Mumbai Indians began its IPL 2026 campaign with a convincing six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
It was the first instance of the side winning its season opener since 2012, breaking a 13-year losing streak.
Half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton helped the side chase down the 221-run target with five balls to spare.
Mumbai Indians put a stop to IPL opening match voodoo:
Year Opposition Result Venue 2026 Kolkata Knight Riders Won by six wickets Wankhede 2025 Chennai Super Kings Lost by four wickets Chennai 2024 Gujarat Titans Lost by six runs Ahmedabad 2023 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Lost by eight wickets Bengaluru 2022 Delhi Capitals Lost by four wickets Brabourne 2021 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru Lost by two runs Bengaluru
Published on Mar 29, 2026