Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 24 runs
Player of the match: VR Iyer
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 11–25 MIVenue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · VR Iyer
Match preview & overview
KKR hold off MI at Wankhede to win by 24 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by 24 runs at Wankhede Stadium on 3 May 2024, in IPL 2024. KKR posted 169 all out in 20 overs, a total that looked precarious given they had lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay for 57 runs. Mumbai Indians never built the momentum required in their chase, losing 3 wickets in the powerplay for 46 and eventually being bowled out for 145. VR Iyer was named Player of the Match. The win extended KKR's record in the fixture to 11 victories across 36 meetings with MI, though Mumbai still lead the all-time head-to-head 25–11.
For Mumbai, this was a fourth defeat in their last five matches in the 2024 season. Their only win in that stretch had come against Punjab Kings. KKR arrived in far better shape: three wins in five games, with a settled batting unit and clear roles throughout the order. The contrast in form told across both innings.
The margin of 24 runs slightly flatters MI. After the powerplay, they needed 124 from 84 balls with seven wickets in hand; only 73 came from the middle overs, and a death-over collapse of four wickets for 26 sealed the result before the 20th over.
Pitch report & venue insights
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — 196-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
196
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
171
Avg 2nd-innings score
56%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
73%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians lead the series 25–11 from 36 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians36
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026MI won by 6 wickets
2025MI won by 8 wickets
2024KKR won by 18 runs
2024KKR won by 24 runs
2023MI won by 5 wickets
2022KKR won by 52 runs
2022KKR won by 5 wickets
2021KKR won by 7 wickets
2021MI won by 10 runs
2020MI won by 8 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
KKR's middle overs rescued a shaky innings
Kolkata Knight Riders lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay for just 57 runs, a below-par opening phase at a ground where the average powerplay score is 45. The middle overs proved the difference: KKR accumulated 71 runs for only 1 wicket in overs 7–15, stabilising the innings before a late burst of 41 from the death.
Angle 02
MI's powerplay collapse ended the chase early
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Mumbai chose to field and came up short
Angle 04
VR Iyer named Player of the Match
Angle 05
MI's poor run continued in 2024
Key players
Players who decided it
Kolkata Knight Riders
VR Iyer
Mumbai Indians
Q de Kock
Mumbai Indians
AY Patel
Kolkata Knight Riders
R Ashwin
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more value than outright result lines at Wankhede, where individual innings can swing dramatically even when team totals are moderate.
- The ground's 55% chase success rate means outright markets tend to be close; toss outcomes at Wankhede have historically influenced line movements given the 71% field-first preference.
- Total runs markets deserve attention here: KKR's 169 and MI's 145 both came in below Wankhede's average first-innings score of 186, suggesting conditions or bowling performances suppressed scoring.
- Powerplay wickets markets can be relevant at this venue; both teams lost multiple wickets inside the first six overs in this match, and the ground's pace-friendly surface often rewards early seam movement.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
Who won the KKR vs MI IPL 2024 match at Wankhede?
Kolkata Knight Riders won the match, beating Mumbai Indians by 24 runs at Wankhede Stadium on 3 May 2024. KKR posted 169 all out in their 20 overs and bowled MI out for 145 in reply.
Who was the Player of the Match in KKR vs MI on 3 May 2024?
VR Iyer was named Player of the Match for his role in steadying KKR's innings after they lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay for 57 runs. His contribution in the middle overs helped KKR reach a defendable total.
What was the toss result and did it affect the match?
Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to field, in line with the general Wankhede preference: sides field first 71% of the time after winning the toss there. Despite that edge, MI's bowlers could not restrict KKR to a chaseable total, and MI's own batters fell short.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and MI?
Across 36 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head 25 wins to 11. The Wankhede fixture has been especially one-sided in MI's favour, with Mumbai winning their most recent two meetings there before KKR's win at the venue on 3 May 2024.
Where can I watch KKR vs MI matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full subscription. Check Sky's schedule for confirmed start times, which typically fall in the late afternoon or early evening in UK time given the Indian Standard Time schedule.
How has Mumbai Indians performed in the IPL 2024 season?
Heading into this fixture, Mumbai Indians had won only one of their previous five IPL 2024 matches, beating Punjab Kings. Losses to Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings left MI in poor form before they faced KKR at Wankhede.
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Photo credits (3)
- Venkatesh Iyer — photo by Kolkata Knight Riders, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source