IPL 2026, MI vs KKR Playing 11: In the second match of IPL 2026, an exciting match is being played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This match is being held at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where the Mumbai team is trying to take advantage of the home ground. Before the match, Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to bowl first. At the same time, both the teams took many big decisions to select the playing 11.

Suryakumar Yadav did not get place

Mumbai Indians have given some surprises in the playing eleven. The team's star batsman and India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has not got a place in the initial playing 11. No update has been given on whether he is playing in this match or not. However, Mumbai is bowling first, so Surya may get a chance to field in the second innings as an impact player.

In this match, some players for Mumbai are taking the field for the first time. Afghanistan's young mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar has got a chance to make his IPL debut. West Indies power hitter Sherfane Rutherford and experienced Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur are also playing for the first time in the Mumbai Indians jersey.

KKR fielded a strong team

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have also given place to new faces in their team. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is playing for this team for the first time. His presence will give more options in both batting and bowling. New Zealand's explosive opener Finn Allen and Zimbabwe's fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani are also making their IPL debut in this match.