The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a run-fest in the first innings of Match 2 of IPL 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by a vintage knock from captain Ajinkya Rahane and a fiery half-century from youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi, have set a massive target of 221 runs for the Mumbai Indians (MI).
The Rahane-Allen Explosion
After being invited to bat first by Hardik Pandya, KKR got off to a “flying” start. Finn Allen (37 off 17) launched an early assault, but it was Ajinkya Rahane who stole the show. Playing at his home ground, Rahane smashed 67 off 40 balls, including 5 massive sixes and 3 boundaries. His 27-ball fifty set the foundation for KKR’s highest-ever Powerplay score of 78/1.
Raghuvanshi and Rinku Finish Strong
Following Rahane’s dismissal by Shardul Thakur, the momentum was carried forward by Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Despite a slow start, Raghuvanshi exploded in the death overs to score 51 off 29 balls. Alongside Rinku Singh (33* off 21), he ensured KKR didn’t lose their way. A late flurry of boundaries in the final two overs pushed the score to a formidable 220/4.
Shardul Thakur’s Dream Debut for MI
In an otherwise difficult outing for the MI bowlers, Shardul Thakur was the standout performer. On his MI debut, he picked up 3 wickets for 39 runs, including the crucial dismissals of Finn Allen and Rahane.
- Jasprit Bumrah: 0/35 (4 overs) – Exceptional accuracy but unlucky not to get a wicket.
- Hardik Pandya: 1/39 (3 overs) – Picked up the wicket of the set Raghuvanshi.
- Allah Ghazanfar: 0/51 (4 overs) – A tough debut for the Afghan youngster.
Current Match Situation
Kolkata Knight Riders have finished their innings at 220/4. Mumbai Indians will now need to chase down 221 runs at a required rate of 11.05 per over. With dew expected to play a factor, the chase is well and truly on for the likes of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
MI vs KKR Innings Summary
- KKR Total: 220/4 (20 Overs)
- Top Scorers: Ajinkya Rahane (67), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51)
- Best Bowler: Shardul Thakur (3/39)
- Target for MI: 221 Runs
MI vs KKR Live Score