Who wins MI vs KKR head to head? Mumbai Indians, by a wide margin: 25 wins to Kolkata Knight Riders’ 12 from 37 IPL games, the first of them on 29 Apr 2008.
The recent picture is closer than that total suggests. KKR won the most recent game, at Eden Gardens on 20 May 2026, by 4 wickets, and they have the better of the matches played since 2021. The stats below cover every meeting, with super overs left out of player figures.
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Stats by Season
Mumbai built their lead in the first 13 seasons. KKR won both games only once in that time, in 2014, while MI took every game of the season eight times, starting in 2008 and ending in 2020. The 2017 season even brought three meetings, all won by Mumbai.
Since 2021 the trend has turned. KKR swept 2022 and did it again in 2024, and the two teams split 2026 with a win each.
Home advantage has been heavily on Mumbai’s side. At the Wankhede Stadium, MI have won 11 of 13 meetings. Eden Gardens has been much kinder to KKR, though Mumbai still lead there 7 to 5. Chasing has been the better choice: the chasing side has won 21 times and the side batting first 16, and first innings totals average 168.
MI vs KKR Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Mumbai Indians won | Kolkata Knight Riders won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 29 Apr 2008 | 20 May 2026 |
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Stats by Season
| Season | Matches | Mumbai Indians won | Kolkata Knight Riders won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in MI vs KKR Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG Sharma Mumbai Indians | 31 | 31 | 1,060 | 109* | 40.77 | 131.19 | 1 | 7 |
| SA Yadav Mumbai Indians | 15 | 15 | 505 | 59 | 38.85 | 153.50 | 0 | 4 |
| MK Pandey Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 10 | 391 | 81* | 43.44 | 136.71 | 0 | 3 |
| VR Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 7 | 365 | 104 | 60.83 | 160.09 | 1 | 3 |
| G Gambhir Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 | 15 | 349 | 64 | 23.27 | 115.95 | 0 | 3 |
| HH Pandya Mumbai Indians | 14 | 14 | 346 | 91 | 43.25 | 167.15 | 0 | 2 |
| SR Tendulkar Mumbai Indians | 10 | 10 | 326 | 71* | 36.22 | 135.27 | 0 | 2 |
| KA Pollard Mumbai Indians | 20 | 20 | 309 | 51* | 25.75 | 124.10 | 0 | 1 |
| YK Pathan Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 14 | 299 | 52 | 42.71 | 139.07 | 0 | 1 |
| JH Kallis Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 7 | 278 | 79 | 39.71 | 126.36 | 0 | 3 |
Most Wickets in MI vs KKR Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 26 | 26 | 28 | 4/15 | 24.36 | 6.88 | 0 |
| JJ Bumrah Mumbai Indians | 20 | 20 | 26 | 5/10 | 22.23 | 7.72 | 1 |
| SL Malinga Mumbai Indians | 17 | 17 | 20 | 4/23 | 22.85 | 7.01 | 0 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 18 | 19 | 5/15 | 24.00 | 9.60 | 1 |
| HH Pandya Mumbai Indians | 14 | 14 | 15 | 2/16 | 19.80 | 8.03 | 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 10 | 11 | 2/22 | 25.00 | 6.99 | 0 |
| Harbhajan Singh Mumbai Indians | 16 | 16 | 11 | 3/27 | 37.00 | 7.54 | 0 |
| RD Chahar Mumbai Indians | 6 | 6 | 9 | 4/27 | 19.00 | 8.55 | 0 |
| PP Chawla Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3/48 | 30.56 | 9.76 | 0 |
| CV Varun Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 11 | 9 | 2/17 | 32.33 | 6.93 | 0 |
Highest Individual Score in MI vs KKR
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG Sharma Mumbai Indians | 109* | 60 | 12 | 5 | 12 May 2012 |
| VR Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders | 104 | 51 | 6 | 9 | 16 Apr 2023 |
| RG Sharma Mumbai Indians | 98* | 65 | 12 | 4 | 8 Apr 2015 |
| HH Pandya Mumbai Indians | 91 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 28 Apr 2019 |
| RG Sharma Mumbai Indians | 84* | 54 | 10 | 3 | 13 Apr 2016 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bumrah Mumbai Indians | 5/10 | 4 | 9 May 2022 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 5/15 | 2 | 13 Apr 2021 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/15 | 3.1 | 16 May 2012 |
| KV Sharma Mumbai Indians | 4/16 | 4 | 19 May 2017 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/20 | 4 | 16 Apr 2014 |
MI vs KKR Highest Team Totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 232/2 | 20 | Mumbai Indians | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Mumbai Indians | 224/4 | 19.1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 220/4 | 20 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Mumbai Indians | 210/6 | 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9 May 2018 |
| Mumbai Indians | 198/7 | 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 28 Apr 2019 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | 15.2 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 16 May 2008 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 105 | 18.2 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7 May 2013 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 107 | 18.5 | Mumbai Indians | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 19 May 2017 |
| Mumbai Indians | 108 | 19.1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 16 May 2012 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 108 | 18.1 | Mumbai Indians | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9 May 2018 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians won by 102 runs | T20 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9 May 2018 |
| Mumbai Indians won by 92 runs | T20 | St George’s Park, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | 27 Apr 2009 |
| Mumbai Indians won by 65 runs | T20 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7 May 2013 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 wickets | T20 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 19 Apr 2010 |
| Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets | T20 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 5 May 2019 |
| Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets | T20 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 16 May 2008 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| RG Sharma Mumbai Indians | 4 |
| SR Tendulkar Mumbai Indians | 3 |
| HH Pandya Mumbai Indians | 3 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 |
| VR Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 |
| ST Jayasuriya Mumbai Indians | 1 |
MI vs KKR Record by Ground
| Ground | Matches | Mumbai Indians won | Kolkata Knight Riders won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Eden Gardens | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| St George’s Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Buffalo Park, East London | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brabourne Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest MI vs KKR Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Mar 2026 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets |
| 11 May 2024 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 18 runs |
| 3 May 2024 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 24 runs |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians won by 5 wickets |
| 9 May 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 52 runs |
| 6 Apr 2022 | MCA Stadium, Pune | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets |
| 23 Sep 2021 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| 13 Apr 2021 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Mumbai Indians won by 10 runs |
Rohit Sharma, Narine and Bumrah: MI vs KKR Player Records
RG Sharma (Rohit Sharma) of Mumbai Indians towers over everyone else with 1,060 runs in 31 trips to the crease at 40.77. That is more than double the next man, SA Yadav on 505. Rohit has the top score too, 109* off 60 balls at Eden Gardens on 12 May 2012, and nobody in this fixture has matched his 4 match awards. For KKR, MK Pandey leads on 391, while VR Iyer’s 365 have come at 60.83 apiece, with 104 off 51 balls in Apr 2023.
SP Narine (Sunil Narine) of KKR has taken the most wickets, 28, conceding 6.88 an over. JJ Bumrah (Jasprit Bumrah) is close behind on 26 and returned the best figures, 5/10, in May 2022. KKR still won that game by 52 runs. AD Russell’s 5/15 from only 2 overs in Apr 2021 also came in a defeat, as Mumbai won by 10 runs.
See the Mumbai Indians IPL records and KKR IPL records for each side’s full lists.
Highest Totals, Low Scores and Biggest Wins
No side has topped KKR’s 232/2 at Eden Gardens, made on 28 Apr 2019. HH Pandya replied with 91 off 34 balls, but Mumbai fell short on 198/7. The 29 Mar 2026 game at the Wankhede was the next run feast: KKR posted 220/4 and MI chased 224/4 in 19.1 overs.
Going the other way, KKR were dismissed for 67 at the Wankhede in May 2008 and lost by 8 wickets. Four of the five lowest totals are by Kolkata.
Mumbai’s biggest win is by 102 runs at Eden Gardens in May 2018. They also won by 92 runs in Gqeberha in 2009, one of the games played in South Africa. Mumbai’s record against another old rival is on the MI vs CSK page.
Questions about MI vs KKR
Which team leads the MI vs KKR head to head?
Mumbai Indians lead, 25 to 12 against Kolkata Knight Riders, over 37 games since Apr 2008. Every game has produced a winner. Most of Mumbai’s wins came before 2021.
Who won the last MI vs KKR match?
KKR, by 4 wickets in Kolkata on 20 May 2026. Mumbai had taken the earlier 2026 game at the Wankhede, chasing 224/4 to win with 6 wickets in hand.
Who has the most runs in MI vs KKR matches?
Rohit Sharma, 1,060 for Mumbai Indians from 31 innings with a century and 7 fifties. Suryakumar Yadav, shown as SA Yadav, is next on 505. MK Pandey’s 391 lead the KKR list.
Who leads the wicket list in MI vs KKR games?
Narine of KKR, with 28 at 24.36. Bumrah has 26 for Mumbai Indians and the best figures, 5/10. SL Malinga took 20 for MI.
What is the highest score in an MI vs KKR game?
KKR’s 232/2 in Kolkata (Apr 2019) heads the team totals. Rohit’s unbeaten 109 from 60 balls, made in May 2012, is the best individual score.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.