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Mumbai Indians to End Five-Year IPL Title Drought | Sports-Games

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders open IPL 2026 with revamped squads at Wankhede Stadium, a venue known for batter-friendly conditions.

  • On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders face off in game 2 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
  • Five-Time champions Mumbai Indians will take on three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders, with both sides entering the tournament with revamped squads aiming for a positive start.
  • Mumbai Indians are considered early tournament favourites, featuring stars like Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah in their squad.
  • With Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, and Cameron Green in their ranks, Kolkata Knight Riders look to challenge Mumbai Indians with a competitive squad.
  • The Wankhede Stadium pitch is expected to favour batters, creating favorable conditions for this early-season Indian Premier League encounter.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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