US EditionMI vs KKR IPL 2026 Live Score: KKR 57/0 (4); Rahane. Allen Make Rapid Start After Mumbai Indians Wins Toss, Opts to Bowl
Mumbai Indians elected to bowl to leverage their strong pace attack led by Bumrah and Boult, following a trend where teams winning the toss at Wankhede choose to bowl first.
- On Sunday, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss at Wankhede Stadium, opting to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2026 Indian Premier League season opener.
- Pandya described Wankhede as a "fortress" and confirmed his side will field 6 bowlers, noting the pitch appears greener than previous seasons, influencing his strategic decision.
- Rohit Sharma needs 33 runs to reach 1,000 against KKR, while Mumbai Indians holds a historical advantage with 24 wins in 35 meetings; Kolkata captain Ajinkya Rahane seeks revival after a difficult 2025 campaign.
- Both teams enter the contest with roster adjustments, as Mumbai Indians plays without Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner, while Kolkata Knight Riders relies on Finn Allen and Cameron Green.
- Mumbai Indians aims to end a title drought dating back to 2020 by chasing a sixth Indian Premier League crown, making this clash an early-season test for both franchises.
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IPL 2026: MI win toss, choose to bowl first against KKR at Wankhede - The Tribune
Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in both teams' first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in both teams' first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
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