Match overview
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.
Venue and conditions
Wankhede Stadium has hosted 196 T20 matches in our records. The average first-innings score across those games is 186, which means KKR's 169 was below the par benchmark for this surface. MI's 145 was equally below the average second-innings score of 171. Both innings underperformed Wankhede's statistical norms, pointing to either good bowling performances or a surface that offered more assistance than usual.
The powerplay context is instructive. The ground's average powerplay score is 45 runs: KKR's 57 for 4 was heavy with wickets but above average on runs, whilst MI's 46 for 3 was closer to par but again wicket-heavy. Sides willing to chase here have history on their side: the chase success rate at Wankhede is 55%, above what you'd expect at many Indian venues. That baseline made Mumbai's decision to field after winning the toss a defensible one, in line with the 71% of teams at this ground who choose to do likewise.
Death-over scoring often determines results at Wankhede. The ground's average death score across 20 matches is 43 runs. KKR managed 41 for 5, close to par but expensive on wickets. MI could manage only 26 for 4, a collapse that effectively ended the chase two overs early.
How to watch
IPL matches are broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Cricket. Live streaming is available through Sky Go for existing Sky subscribers and via NOW TV for those on a day or monthly pass. Matches typically start at either 10:00 BST (afternoon UK time for the 15:30 IST slot) or 14:30 BST (for the 20:00 IST evening games). This fixture took place on 3 May 2024, so the broadcast has already aired, but full match replays are generally available on Sky's on-demand platform.
Recent form
Kolkata Knight Riders arrived at Wankhede with wins over Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Lucknow Super Giants in their most recent five fixtures, alongside defeats to Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. That record of three wins in five suggested a squad finding consistency, with their batting depth capable of recovering from difficult positions as they demonstrated in this match.
Mumbai Indians' form could hardly have been more different. Four losses in five matches coming in, with the sole win against Punjab Kings, meant they needed a home win at Wankhede to keep their campaign alive. The failure to build a platform in the powerplay effectively ended those hopes inside the first six overs of the chase. KKR's next fixture and MI's response in the remainder of the 2024 season would define whether this result had wider consequences for the playoff picture.
