IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians' IPL Records and Stats against Kolkata Knight Riders

In the 51st game of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians would be taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. Both the teams are at opposite ends of the points table but a win is still their top priority as of now.

Mumbai Indians have had a terrible season so far with only three wins from ten games so far and sit at the ninth position in the standings. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are in second position having won six games out of their nine games and are just two wins away from sealing a place in the play-offs.

Ahead of this crucial encounter at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, let's take a look at some of the stats and records of Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders.

MI vs KKR Head-to-Head Record:

MI and KKR have been up against each other in the league in 32 instances and the 5-time champions have a huge upper hand with a total of 23 wins to their name. On the other hand, KKR has 9 wins to their name. None of their games ended without a result but the visiting side has a good chance of improving their record at the Wankhede against the Mumbai Indians.

Top Run Scorers for MI against KKR

Former Skipper of the Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs for the franchise in the encounter between these two teams. He is the only player for the franchise who has scored a century against the Kolkata Knight Riders and would be hoping to score more runs in their upcoming game at the Wankhede stadium. 

Top Wicket-takers for MI against KKR

Without a doubt, it was obvious that there would be no one else than Jasprit Bumrah who would have the most wickets against the Kolkata Knight Riders. He had 5/10 during the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League. The pacer is in great form this season and might be looking forward to adding more wickets to his tally this time around. 

MI IPL Records and Milestones against KKR:

1. At the Wankhede in 2016, Kieron Pollard scored 51*(17) and at Kolkata in 2018, Ishan Kishan scored 62(21). The respective strike rates are 300 and 295.23. These strike rates are respectively the joint 7th highest, and 8th highest in an innings of 25 runs or more for MI. Against KKR, they are 5th and 7th respectively. 

2. At Kolkata in 2018, MI beat KKR by 102 runs, which is the second-highest win margin for MI and the highest against KKR

3. Rohit Sharma's 109* at Kolkata in 2012 is the second-highest individual score for MI and 5th highest individual score against KKR

4. Jasprit Bumrah's 5/10 at the DY Patil Stadium in 2022, is the best bowling figure against KKR in IPL, and the third-best for MI

5. Sachin Tendulkar's 4 catches as a fielder at the Wankhede in 2008, are the joint highest in an innings both for MI and against KKR