Mumbai Indians IPL Season Opener Record: The second match of IPL 2026 is between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, March 29. This match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from 7.30 pm Indian time. But before this match, a record of Mumbai has increased the concern of the fans. Looking at the record, it seems that MI may have to face defeat against KKR in its first match of the 19th season.

The fact is that out of the last 18 seasons of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai has lost its first match in 14 seasons, which also includes the first season in 2008. In the first season, Mumbai had to face defeat at the hands of RCB in its opening match.

Has not won the opening match for the last 13 seasons

Let us tell you that for the last 13 seasons of IPL, Mumbai has faced defeat in its opening match continuously. The last time the team won its opening match of a season was in 2012. In this match, MI defeated Chennai Super Kings in Chepauk.

KKR coach also mentioned the record

Kolkata’s assistant coach Shane Watson also mentioned this record of Mumbai Indians. Watson jokingly said, “Hopefully, Mumbai Indians’ record of losing in the first match will remain intact. However, we will play at Wankhede, which is their fort. It will not be easy to defeat Mumbai at Wankhede.”

Mumbai vs KKR Head to Head

Talking about the head to head record of Mumbai and Kolkata Knight Riders, a total of 35 matches have been played between the two so far. Mumbai has taken the lead in these matches and has won 24 of them. On the other hand, KKR has won only 11 matches. Now it will be interesting to see how Mumbai performs in its first match in the 19th season.

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