Indian Premier League (IPL) has experienced many extreme rivalries over the years, and the battle between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could be considered one of the most captivating. The two teams have produced some of the most thrilling matches in the entire history of the IPL and have made every game a must-see event.

Head-to-Head Record

Up to this point, MI and KKR have clashed 34 times in the IPL, with the Mumbai Indians being the dominant force in the rivalry. Here is the head-to-head information:

• Matches Played: 34
• MI Wins: 23
• KKR Wins: 11
• No Result: 0

This data gives a clear idea that MI has been the better team in the rivalry with KKR, as they have been the winner in more than two matches as their opponents did.

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Notable Matches Between MI and KKR

A few of these clashes have poked out as the most memorable ones between the two teams over the years. Here is a list of some of them:

IPL 2024 – MI vs KKR

• MI: 175/7 (20 overs)
• KKR: 176/5 (19.3 overs)
• Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets
• Highlight: KKR's middle-order played a crucial role in a last-over chase,

IPL 2023 – MI vs KKR

• MI: 186/5 (17.4 overs)
• KKR: 185/6 (20 overs)
• Result: Mumbai Indians won by 5 wickets
• Highlight: MI chased down the target with power-hitting from the middle order.

IPL 2015 – KKR vs MI Season Opener

• MI: 168/3 (20 overs)
• KKR: 170/3 (18.3 overs)
• Result: KKR won by 7 wickets
• Highlight: Gautam Gambhir and Manish Pandey led KKR to a solid chase in the season opener.

IPL 2017 Final – MI’s Last-Over Thriller

• MI: 129/8 (20 overs)
• KKR: 107 all out (18.5 overs)
• Result: MI won by 22 runs
• Highlight: MI defended a low total with brilliant death-over bowling.

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IPL 2019 – KKR’s High-Scoring Victory

• KKR: 232/2 (20 overs)
• MI: 198/7 (20 overs)
• Result: KKR had won by 34 runs
• Highlight: The total was a huge one for KKR as Andre Russell’s explosive innings registered a great win for KKR.

Match between MI and KKR in the IPL 2025 that many look forward to. MI are coming off a defeat and are wanting to turn things around while KKR are looking to maintain their momentum after a big win. Between dynamic athletes who have a beautiful captivating style of play the match is primed for action.

Historically MI tends to do have the upper hand in this rivalry, but KKR have shown fight in recent matches. This match could go both ways with precedence set for either side. .