Kolkata Knight Riders have made a dominant start against Mumbai Indians, racing to 78/1 in the first six overs in Match 2 of IPL 2026.
The aggressive powerplay was led by Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen, who took full advantage of the conditions at the Wankhede Stadium.
Powerplay summary: KKR dominate early
- Rahane got going early with a six off Trent Boult
- Allen opened his account with a streaky boundary after a cautious start
- Allen then attacked AM Ghazanfar, smashing 2 sixes and a four
- KKR brought up their 50 in just the 4th over
- A massive over off Hardik Pandya (6, 6, L1, 4, Wd, 4, 4) shifted momentum heavily
- Even Jasprit Bumrah conceded 11 runs in his first over
Breakthrough for MI
Mumbai Indians finally got a breakthrough when Shardul Thakur dismissed Finn Allen with a slower ball, stopping the early onslaught.
Rahane holds firm
Despite losing Allen, Rahane continued the momentum and ended the powerplay with back-to-back boundaries, ensuring KKR maintained control.
Bowling change
With runs flowing freely, MI have now introduced Mayank Markande into the attack, hoping spin can slow things down.
KKR’s explosive start has put Mumbai Indians on the back foot early, with the match already shaping into a high-scoring contest.