Rohit Sharma, Rickelton demolish LSG in record chase

Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning chase at the Wankhede Stadium, riding on Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton’s explosive opening stand to overhaul a daunting target against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.

In a match defined by relentless hitting, Mumbai Indians chased down 229 to finish on 229 for 4 in 18.4 overs, sealing a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, who had earlier posted 228 for 5.

MI halt losing streak with record chase

The victory not only snapped Mumbai Indians’ run of three consecutive defeats but also set a new benchmark at the venue, becoming the highest successful chase at the Wankhede Stadium. It surpassed their previous record of 220 against Kolkata Knight Riders earlier in the season.

At one stage, the contest appeared to be slipping away from Mumbai as Nicholas Pooran’s rapid 63 off 21 balls threatened to push Lucknow towards a total closer to 250. However, a disciplined finish with the ball, conceding just one boundary in the final three overs, ensured the target remained within reach.

Rohit Sharma leads from the front

Returning after missing five matches due to a hamstring injury, Rohit Sharma delivered a commanding innings of 84 off 44 balls, setting the tone for the chase.

His start was far from fluent, surviving a streaky boundary early and facing probing spells from Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav. But once he settled, the momentum shifted sharply.

Avesh Khan’s over in the powerplay proved pivotal, conceding 4, 4, 6, 6 as Mumbai surged to 71 without loss. Rohit then accelerated further, reaching his half-century in just 27 balls and dictating terms against both pace and spin.

Even Mohammed Shami came under pressure, as Rohit dispatched both short and full deliveries with authority before eventually falling in the 14th over, leaving Mumbai needing 52 from 36 balls.

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Rickelton sets the tempo early

Rickelton matched Rohit stroke for stroke, blasting 83 off just 32 balls in a dominant opening stand worth 143 runs.

He imposed himself early, clearing the boundary with ease and capitalising on anything in his arc. His half-century came off just 22 balls, with the bulk of his scoring driven by boundaries.

A decisive phase came against M Siddharth, whose ninth over went for 23 runs as Rickelton repeatedly targeted deliveries on the leg side. His innings eventually ended after attempting another big hit, but by then Mumbai had complete control of the chase.

Pooran’s blitz keeps LSG in the game

Lucknow’s total was largely built around Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings after he was promoted to No. 3.

He launched a fierce counterattack, hitting multiple sixes and racing to a half-century in just 16 balls. His innings, which included 63 off 21 balls, transformed the tempo of the LSG innings and lifted them beyond a par total.

Marcus Stoinis added 44, while Himmat Singh (40* off 31) and Aiden Markram (31 off 25) contributed towards the end, but the final five overs yielded only 53 runs, leaving a sense that more could have been added.

Late squeeze proves decisive

The closing stages of LSG’s innings proved crucial. From a position where 250 looked possible, Mumbai’s bowlers tightened their lines significantly.

Corbin Bosch, who finished with 2 for 20, removed key batters including Stoinis, while the dismissal of Pooran halted LSG’s surge at a critical moment.

Rishabh Pant’s struggles continued as he was dismissed for 15, while debutant Akshat Raghuwanshi fell soon after hitting a six on his first ball.

That slowdown ultimately shaped the chase, as Mumbai entered their innings knowing the required rate was demanding but achievable.

Mumbai’s victory reshapes the immediate standings, ending their losing streak while handing Lucknow Super Giants a sixth consecutive defeat that leaves them anchored at the bottom of the points table.

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