Hosts Mumbai Indians (MI) dominated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in all facets of the match to register their first win of . The renowned Wankhede Stadium proved to be MI's lucky charm, as their homecoming was fruitful for the five-time champions.

Mumbai Indians, which suffered consecutive losses in away games, will have to be at its best against a team that is helmed by two Mumbaikars —captain Ajinkya Rahane and head coach Chandrakant Pandit. The Knight Riders will bank on Sunil Narine’s all-round exploits after the West Indian missed the last game against Rajasthan Royals.

Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 6 at the Eden Gardens, as per the initial tournament itinerary, is likely