Mumbai Indians started its IPL 2026 marketing campaign with a convincing six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
It was the primary occasion of the aspect profitable its season opener since 2012, breaking a 13-year dropping streak.
Half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton helped the aspect chase down the 221-run goal with 5 balls to spare.
Mumbai Indians put a cease to IPL opening match voodoo:
| 12 months | Opposition | End result | Venue |
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gained by six wickets | Wankhede |
| 2025 | Chennai Tremendous Kings | Misplaced by 4 wickets | Chennai |
| 2024 | Gujarat Titans | Misplaced by six runs | Ahmedabad |
| 2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Misplaced by eight wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Misplaced by 4 wickets | Brabourne |
| 2021 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Misplaced by two wickets | Chennai |
| 2020 | Chennai Tremendous Kings | Misplaced by 5 wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | Misplaced by 37 runs | Wankhede |
| 2018 | Chennai Tremendous Kings | Misplaced by one wicket | Wankhede |
| 2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Misplaced by seven wickets | Pune |
| 2016 | Rising Pune Supergiants | Misplaced by 9 wickets | Wankhede |
| 2015 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Misplaced by seven wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Misplaced by 41 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Misplaced by two runs | Bengaluru |
Printed on Mar 29, 2026