When Kolkata Knight Riders face off against Mumbai Indians, it’s not just another match of cricket; it’s like a heavyweight title fight where one has been the big dominant champion for a while. For years, the Mumbai Indians have been that older sibling that just keeps winning everything, like they have KKR’s number time and again. But KKR is not finished yet, KKR will always be that team, that even when no one thinks they’ll do anything, suddenly they burst out with brilliance.
KKR, the purple-and-gold brigade, adds that little Kolkata magic to the IPL party. There have been a few heartbreaks and head-scratching moments in their history, but KKR proves to be that friend who stumbles and gets knocked down only to grin and get back up again. On the other hand, Mumbai didn’t start as IPL royalty; they had a minimal tremor at the beginning of their innings, but then they got going and went on to become an indomitable force with an exemplary winning reputation. Let’s have a complete 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
KKR Record at Home Ground Against MI
Effectively, the 35 matches between the two teams have practically turned MI into KKR’s master, with 24 wins in total. KKR has been able to take the upper hand only twice.
| Total Matches | 11 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 4 |
| MI Won | 7 |
| KKR Lost | 7 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
KKR Record at Home Ground Against MI
Moreover, in the past at the famous Eden Gardens, KKR has found it tough against their city rivals, the Mumbai Indians. Out of 11 games in Kolkata, KKR has only managed to win 4 times.
| Total Matches | 11 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 4 |
| MI Won | 7 |
| KKR Lost | 7 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
MI Record at Home Ground Against KKR
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is KKR’s home ground, and the Mumbai Indians have won a majority of their matches, 10 out of 12, when they have played against KKR at their home ground. The numbers sound good and speak volumes of MI's supremacy over KKR.
| 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
KKR Record At Away Ground Against MI
When KKR played at MI's home ground, they struggled a lot to secure victories, as they managed to win only 2 matches out of 12.
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| Total Matches | 12 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 2 |
| MI Won | 10 |
| KKR Lost | 10 |
| MI Lost | 2 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
MI Record At Away Ground Against KKR
Every time the Mumbai Indians team visits Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the MI supporters end up having the most fun. Out of the 11 exciting matches played at this venue, MI appears to have maintained a quirky record as they have won 7 times.
| 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
Whenever KKR and MI are not playing in their home stadiums, they have to play at neutral venues. So, if we were to rank the teams in terms of their performance away from home, the Mumbai Indians would still be at the top. In 12 matches, that is outside their home ground, these teams have faced each other, and the MI team has come out on top 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
Highest Score in KKR Vs MI Rivalry
KKR batted their hearts out on the lively Eden Gardens against the Mumbai Indians to a total that will go down in history for a long time. They racked up a monstrous 232/2, their highest ever total against the MI rivalry.
Highest Score by KKR Against MI
KKR put together a breathtaking 232 for 2 that left none other than the Mumbai team astonished and probably a bit perplexed about how to react.
Highest Score by MI Against KKR
On KKR’s home turf, Eden Gardens, the Mumbai Indians made a blast with their bat. They made a flamboyant 210/4, their highest total vs KKR.
Lowest Score in KKR vs MI Rivalry
At Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai against MI, it was a total horror for the Knight Riders’ batting line-up; they got dismissed for just 69 runs, which became the lowest total ever in this rivalry.
Lowest Score by MI Against KKR
The Mumbai Indians scored their lowest total against KKR at Wankhede Stadium.MI was beaten by KKR, who scored 108 runs only.
Lowest Score by KKR Against MI
The KKR batsmen were severely restricted to 69 runs only against MI, and they were dismissed for their lowest total against Mumbai, a stunning score that made their fans stare in amazement.
Individual Records In the KKR vs MI Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in KKR vs MI Rivalry
India’s legendary batsman Rohit Sharma of MI is the top scorer in this rivalry. Gautam Gambhir is KKR’s highest run-getter against MI with a total of 349 runs. Besides, Rohit Sharma is the name for the highest individual innings in this rivalry with 109 not out. Venkatesh Iyer is the name of the highest individual innings 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*) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in KKR vs MI Rivalry
Sunil Narine (KKR) is the highest wicket-taker in the rivalry, having snatched 26 wickets out of his bowling bag. For the Mumbai Indians, Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker against KKR as he has taken 25 wickets. Besides that, he is also the record-holder for the best bowling performance in an innings with 5/10. Andre Russell (KKR) is the one with the best bowling performance 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) |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Timeline
The action-packed tussle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) witnessed everything from laughter to tension, but most of the time it reminded the audience of a “big brother-little brother” relationship, where MI had the upper hand. The initial period of their rivalry was a time when MI was the clear winner. They were winning over KKR very easily – it was no trouble for MI to find their way to a victory, which left KKR fans with the vibe of being very upset; at moments, MI was winning so over KKR that they even seemed like absolute dominators, having several successive victories that were hardly breakable by KKR. Regardless, there were times that KKR was even brighter than the stars, in their home ground, Eden Gardens. In Eden Gardens, KKR used to have fearless batting innings, whereas MI had difficulties chasing the large totals. There were also some rare occasions when they managed to win at Wankhede – MI’s home ground – and it felt like a big “breaking the curse” event. However, these days, the situation is changing. The confidence of KKR grew through the necessary victories, which made the derby feel as if it were equal or even more competitive than before. Each encounter is a new story, with highs and lows as well as unexpected twists that keep the emotions of the fans at their peak. Still, they are always very cautious, watching and waiting to see how it will turn out.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Standings
Yearly, the Kolkata Knight Riders in the second IPL 2009 season were at the bottom of the points table and got the first wooden spoon. In the year 2024, after Kolkata Knight Riders secured the 3rd title, they achieved the 1st position in the points table. In the 2010 season, the Mumbai Indians went to the top spot of the points table in season 3. Later on, they came 1st in IPL 2019 and won their 4th title. Furthermore, they won the IPL again and successfully defended their title in IPL 2020. In IPL 2022, for the first time, the Mumbai Indians had the wooden spoon go to them, and this last place on the table followed them in 2024 as well.
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| 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 |
