When Kolkata Knight Riders take on Mumbai Indians, it is much more than a cricket match; it is like a heavyweight championship bout where one has been a dominant champion for a while. The Mumbai Indians have long been that older sibling who has won everything; you know, like KKR seems to be their kryptonite. But even with pouring rain and thunder and lightning striking, KKR will always be that quirky, magical team, that when no one expects anything, suddenly bursts out of their head cloud with a chance of brilliant sunshine.
The Knights, the purple-and-gold brigade, bring that little combustible Kolkata magic to the IPL party. KKR has endured several heartbreaks and head-scratching moments in its history, but KKR is that friend who trips and hits the ground but just grins and gets up again. On the other hand, Mumbai did not start as IPL royalty; there was even a little quiver at the beginning of their innings, but they got off to a great start to become an unbeatable winning tradition. Let’s take a thorough look at the KKR Vs MI Head to Head in IPL, Records, Stats & Results.
KKR Vs MI Head-to-Head
In 35 matches, it’s almost as if MI has KKR’s number with a total of 24 wins. KKR has managed to win on just 11 occasions.
| Total Matches | 35 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 11 |
| MI Won | 24 |
| KKR Lost | 24 |
| MI Lost | 11 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
1) KKR Record at Home Ground Against MI
Even in the historical Eden Gardens, KKR has struggled against its archrivals, the Mumbai Indians. In 11 contests in Kolkata, KKR has obtained only 4 victories.
| Total Matches | 11 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 4 |
| MI Won | 7 |
| KKR Lost | 7 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
2) MI Record at Home Ground Against KKR
The Mumbai Indians are nearly unbeatable when facing KKR in their backyard at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The stats read 10 wins from 12 matches are pretty impressive and clearly show MI’s dominance.
| Total Matches | 12 |
|---|---|
| MI Won | 10 |
| KKR Won | 2 |
| MI Lost | 2 |
| KKR Lost | 10 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground
1) KKR Record At Away Ground Against MI
Out of 12 matches at MI’s home ground, KKR has found it incredibly challenging to win, picking up only 2.
| Total Matches | 12 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 2 |
| MI Won | 10 |
| KKR Lost | 10 |
| MI Lost | 2 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
2) MI Record At Away Ground Against KKR
Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the Mumbai Indians always end up having the last laugh. Out of the 11 captivating matches played there, MI seems to have held onto a ridiculous record, coming away with 7 wins.
| Total Matches | 11 |
|---|---|
| MI Won | 7 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 7 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
When KKR and MI leave their home crowds behind, they have to play at neutral venues. The Mumbai Indians remain the best team. Out of 12 clashes away from home, MI has won 7 times.
| Total Matches | 12 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 5 |
| MI Won | 7 |
| KKR Lost | 7 |
| MI Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Vs MI: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Timeline Records & Stats
1) Highest Score in KKR Vs MI Rivalry
At their lively home ground, Eden Gardens, KKR put on an exhibition of batting that will be remembered for a long time by the Mumbai Indians. They scored an insane 232 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets, the highest total ever in the KKR vs MI rivalry.
2) Highest Score by KKR Against MI
KKR assembled an extraordinary 232 runs for just two wickets, which left everyone spellbound and probably made the Mumbai team feel a little helpless.
3) Highest Score by MI Against KKR
At KKR’s home ground, Eden Gardens, the Mumbai Indians put on a stunning batting display. They scored an impressive 210 runs for just four wickets, their highest total vs KKR.
4) Lowest Score in KKR vs MI Rivalry
At Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium against MI, it was a complete nightmare for the Knight Riders’ batting lineup; they got bowled out for just 69 runs, which became the lowest total ever in this rivalry.
5) Lowest Score by MI Against KKR
Mumbai Indians registered their lowest score vs KKR at their fortress, Wankhede Stadium.MI were bowled out for 108 by KKR.
6) Lowest Score by KKR Against MI
KKR could only manage a mere 69 runs vs MI and got bundled out for their lowest total vs Mumbai, a shocking score that left their fans shaking their heads in disbelief.
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Individual Records In KKR vs MI Rivalry
1) Most Runs & Highest Score in KKR vs MI Rivalry
India’s legendary batsman Rohit Sharma from MI has scored the most runs in this rivalry. Gautam Gambhir from KKR has the most runs for KKR against MI, totaling 349 runs. Rohit Sharma also holds the record for the highest individual score in this rivalry, which is 109 not out. Venkatesh Iyer holds the highest individual score for KKR against MI.
| Stats | KKR | RR |
| Most Runs | Gautam Gambhir (349 runs) | Rohit Sharma (967 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Venkatesh Iyer (104) | Rohit Sharma (109*) |
2) Most Wickets & Best Bowling in KKR vs MI Rivalry
Sunil Narine from KKR has taken the most wickets in this rivalry with 26 wickets in his hands. Jasprit Bumrah has taken the most wickets for MI against KKR with 25 wickets in his bag. Jasprit Bumrah also holds the record for the best bowling figure in an innings with 5/10. Andree Russell from KKR holds the best bowling figure for KKR against MI.
| Stats | KKR | MI |
| Most wickets | Sunil Narine (26 wickets) | Jasprit Bumrah (25 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Andree Russell (5/15) | Jasprit Bumrah (5/10) |
3) Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Timeline
The battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) had its fair share of ups and downs. It frequently resembled that of a “big brother-little brother” bonding, whereby MI had the edge. In the early part of their rivalry, there was no doubt when it came to MI. They often outperformed KKR – it was easy for MI to figure out how to win, which left KKR fans visibly upset; at times, MI had such an advantage in that they looked like total dominators, with long win streaks that seemed utterly unbreakable by KKR. However, there were instances when KKR could shine brighter than any other night, at their home ground, Eden Gardens. At Eden Gardens, KKR could produce some fireworks batting that MI struggled to chase down big totals. There were also infrequent wins at Wankhede – MI’s home venue – that felt like a massive “curse-breaking” occasion. Lately, though, the momentum has begun to shift. KKR’s confidence grew when it mattered through important wins, which made the rivalry feel equal or more competitive than previously. Each match-up creates its own story, with ups, downs, and unexpected twists that keep the fans’ emotions on edge, always cautiously curious to see how it will unfold.
4) Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Standings
In the second season of IPL 2009, Kolkata Knight Riders came in last place on the Points table and received the first wooden spoon. In IPL 2024, when Kolkata Knight Riders won their 3rd title, they delivered in 2024 by getting the 1st position in the points table. In IPL 2010, Mumbai Indians came in 1st place on the points table in season 3, then came in 1st in IPL 2019, and won their 4th title, and then came in 1st in IPL 2020 when they won IPL yet again and defended their title. In IPL 2022, Mumbai Indians got the wooden spoon for the first time, and the wooden spoon followed them in IPL 2024 too.
| KKR Position in the Table | IPL Season | MI Position in the Table |
| 6th | 2008 | 5th |
| 8th | 2009 | 7th |
| 6th | 2010 | 1st |
| 4th | 2011 | 3rd |
| 2nd | 2012 | 3th |
| 7th | 2013 | 2nd |
| 2nd | 2014 | 4th |
| 5th | 2015 | 2nd |
| 4th | 2016 | 5th |
| 3rd | 2017 | 1st |
| 3rd | 2018 | 5th |
| 5th | 2019 | 1st |
| 5th | 2020 | 1st |
| 4th | 2021 | 5th |
| 7th | 2022 | 10th |
| 7th | 2023 | 4th |
| 1st | 2024 | 10th |
| 8th | 2025 | 4th |
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