Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 18 runs
Player of the match: CV Varun
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 11–25 MIVenue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · CV Varun
Match preview & overview
KKR hold off Mumbai Indians by 18 runs as CV Varun steals the show at Eden Gardens
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs at Eden Gardens on 11 May 2024, posting 157/7 and then dismissing MI for 139/8 in reply. CV Varun took the Player of the Match award after a damaging spell through the middle overs. Mumbai Indians had looked dangerous at 62/0 after six overs, but 6 wickets fell in the middle phase for 74 runs and the chase never recovered. KKR's total was below the Eden Gardens average first-innings score of 186 across 171 T20 matches, yet it was more than enough.
The toss shaped the match's early narrative. Mumbai Indians won it and chose to field, a decision backed by the venue's data: Eden Gardens sees the fielding side win 58 per cent of tosses. What MI couldn't control was the collapse that followed their own dominant powerplay. From 62 without loss after six overs, they reached 139/8 at the finish, with the death overs yielding an almost invisible 3 runs from 2 wickets.
For KKR, the win extended their run to four victories from five matches in the 2024 IPL. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, had lost three of their four matches before this fixture. The gap in confidence showed.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
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
CV Varun wins Player of the Match award
The KKR spinner was the standout performer on the night and took home the Player of the Match honour. His contribution in the middle overs proved decisive as Mumbai Indians lost 6 wickets for 74 runs between overs 7 and 16, effectively killing their chase.
Angle 02
MI powerplay flew but middle overs collapsed
Angle 03
KKR's middle overs carried their innings
Angle 04
Eden Gardens chase rate works in KKR's favour
Angle 05
KKR extend strong 2024 IPL form
Key players
Players who decided it
Kolkata Knight Riders
CV Varun
Mumbai Indians
RG Sharma
Mumbai Indians
Mohammed Shami
Mumbai Indians
Harbhajan Singh
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may be worth examining given MI's strong powerplay of 62/0 and KKR's productive middle phase; phase-specific performance varied significantly between the two sides.
- With Eden Gardens posting a chase success rate of 53 per cent across 171 matches, the toss and conditions markets tend to attract attention here, though MI elected to field and couldn't convert.
- Spinner-friendly conditions at Eden Gardens historically support bowler performance markets, as CV Varun's Player of the Match award in this fixture illustrates.
- Total runs markets may be influenced by the ground's average first-innings score of 186; both teams underperformed that benchmark in this match, which is relevant context for any future fixture at this venue.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
Who won the KKR vs MI IPL 2024 match on 11 May?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 18 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR posted 157/7 and Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 139/8 in reply. CV Varun was named Player of the Match.
What was the result of KKR vs Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens in May 2024?
KKR beat MI by 18 runs. Mumbai Indians chose to field after winning the toss, but their chase fell apart in the middle overs after a strong start of 62 runs without loss in the powerplay. They finished on 139/8, 18 short of the target.
Who was Player of the Match in KKR vs MI on 11 May 2024?
CV Varun, the Kolkata Knight Riders spinner, won the Player of the Match award. He was instrumental in the middle-overs collapse that saw Mumbai Indians lose 6 wickets for 74 runs after their strong powerplay.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and Mumbai Indians?
Across 36 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead with 25 wins to KKR's 11. MI have won three of the last five encounters, though KKR have beaten them in the 2024 IPL and won by 52 runs at DY Patil in 2022.
Where can I watch KKR vs Mumbai Indians in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for the specific coverage slot, as some matches are broadcast live and others on delay depending on UK broadcast rights at the time.
What is Eden Gardens like for T20 chasing teams?
Eden Gardens has a moderate record for chasing sides across its 171 T20 matches, with teams batting second winning approximately 53 per cent of the time. The average second-innings score is 170, and the ground's average powerplay contribution is 44 runs, suggesting MI's 62-run powerplay was unusually aggressive.
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Photo credits (3)
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Harbhajan Singh — photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source