Mumbai Indians has the edge, says Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan | The Hindu IPL Show 2026

Mumbai Indians has traditionally been the bogey team for Kolkata Knight Riders, particularly at the Wankhede Stadium, where the home side enjoys a commanding 10-2 head-to-head record. But, does KKR have a chance to win, given the last time MI won its season-opener was back in 2012?

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Mumbai Indians has traditionally been the bogey team for Kolkata Knight Riders, particularly at the Wankhede Stadium, where the home side enjoys a commanding 10-2 head-to-head record.
• But, does KKR have a chance to win, given the last time MI won its season-opener was back in 2012?
• In this episode of the IPL podcast, The Hindu’s Sports Editor K.C.
• Vijaya Kumar and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan decode the Sunday night’s Indian Premier League clash between the former champions.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Mumbai Indians has traditionally been the bogey team for Kolkata Knight Riders, particularly at the Wankhede Stadium, where the home side enjoys a commanding 10-2 head-to-head record.
• But, does KKR have a chance to win, given the last time MI won its season-opener was back in 2012?
• In this episode of the IPL podcast, The Hindu’s Sports Editor K.C.
• Vijaya Kumar and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan decode the Sunday night’s Indian Premier League clash between the former champions.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Mumbai Indians has traditionally been the bogey team for Kolkata Knight Riders, particularly at the Wankhede Stadium, where the home side enjoys a commanding 10-2 head-to-head record.
• But, does KKR have a chance to win, given the last time MI won its season-opener was back in 2012?
• In this episode of the IPL podcast, The Hindu’s Sports Editor K.C.