Rohit-Rickelton Rally Lifts MI Past LSG in 229-Run Chase
Rohit-Rickelton Rally Lifts MI Past LSG in 229-Run Chase
Rohit Sharma returns with 84 off 44 as MI chase down 229 with a 143-run opening stand with Rickelton, sealing a six-wicket win to keep playoff hopes alive.
After three weeks on the sidelines nursing a hamstring injury, Rohit Sharma made a grand return to IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Rohit wasted little time reminding everyone of his class, producing 84 off 44 balls (6x4, 7x6) to breathe life back into Mumbai Indians’ flickering playoff hopes and script a commanding six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
The left-right pair stitched together a 143-run opening stand, their third century stand in the IPL, as MI chased down 229 with ease. Rickelton joined Rohit at the crease and the two laid a foundation that put Mumbai in the driver’s seat from the start.
LSG fought back briefly with Pooran’s blitz in the middle overs, but MI’s batting depth and Rohit’s fireworks overshadowed the chase. The victory came in 18.4 overs, confirming MI’s ability to chase big totals and keeping their playoff campaign very much alive.
This win reinforces Mumbai Indians’ title-contending credentials and adds a new spark to their quest for a deep run in IPL 2026, especially with Rohit back in form and the opening stand firing on all cylinders.
