Rohit's 84, Rickelton's 83 power MI past LSG in 18.4-over chase at Wankhede
Synopsis
Rohit Sharma's comeback was a statement: 84 off 44 balls, a 143-run stand with Rickelton, and a six-wicket demolition of LSG in 18.4 overs. For a Mumbai side clawing out of the bottom half of the table, this was more than a win — it was a reminder that when the Hitman is fit, MI's title credentials remain intact.
Key Takeaways
Rohit Sharma scored 84 off 44 balls (6x4, 7x6) after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Ryan Rickelton added 83 off 22 balls (4x4, 4x6) in a 143-run opening partnership .
MI chased down 229 in 18.4 overs , their highest run-chase at the Wankhede.
Nicholas Pooran (63 off 21) and Mitchell Marsh (44 off 25) powered LSG to 228/5 .
MI secure their third win in 10 matches; LSG suffer their sixth consecutive defeat and remain bottom with 4 points .
Rohit Sharma marked his return from a hamstring injury with a commanding 84 off 44 balls, combining with Ryan Rickelton's 83 to steer Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 47 of the IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on 4 May. The five-time champions chased down 229 in 18.4 overs, securing their third win in 10 matches and handing LSG their sixth consecutive defeat.
The chase unfolds
Mumbai's opening pair set the tone with a measured start, reaching 50 in 30 balls. Rohit then unleashed his attacking intent, smashing 21 runs in the sixth over off Avesh Khan — two fours and two sixes in successive deliveries. By the end of the powerplay, MI had raced to 71 for no loss, with Rickelton striking two sixes and a four in a 23-run over off Manimaran Siddharth.
Rohit and Rickelton's masterclass
The pair raised a 143-run opening stand, with Rohit reaching his fifty off 27 balls (3x4, 5x6) and Rickelton following suit off 22 balls (4x4, 4x6). Rickelton fell for 83 in the 11th over, caught by Josh Inglis at cover off Mohsin Khan. Rohit, meanwhile, continued his assault, adding 34 runs for the second wicket with Tilak Varma before departing for 84, caught in the deep by Mohammed Shami off Siddharth in the 15th over.
The closing act
Naman Dhir steadied the ship with an unbeaten 23 off 12 balls, striking back-to-back fours off Prince Yadav and a six off Shami in the 17th over. Suryakumar Yadav contributed 12 off 7 balls before falling to Nicholas Pooran, while Will Jacks sealed the win with a six off Shami, scoring 10 off 4 balls.
LSG's explosive but insufficient total
Nicholas Pooran blazed 63 off 21 balls, and Mitchell Marsh added 44 off 25 as LSG survived a middle-order collapse to post 228/5. Himmat Singh remained unbeaten on 40, and Aiden Markram chipped in with 31 not out. Corbin Bosch took 2 for 20, while Raghu Sharma claimed 1 for 36.
The bigger picture
Both sides entered this contest scraping the bottom of the points table with four points each from two wins, making it a must-win clash. Mumbai's victory lifts them off the floor, while LSG remain rooted at the bottom with four points. Rohit's return — his first match after recovering from injury — proved decisive; his combination of caution early and aggression mid-chase set the template for the successful pursuit. This is MI's highest run-chase at the Wankhede Stadium.
Point of View
But for the narrative: a hamstring-sidelined captain returning to form with an 84-run blitz, anchoring a chase that looked routine by the 15th over. LSG's collapse — from 228/5 to six straight defeats — underscores how thin the margin is between contention and the cellar in IPL cricket. Pooran's pyrotechnics and Marsh's stability could not paper over LSG's bowling fragility. For MI, this is a morale injection when they needed it most.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Rohit Sharma perform after his injury return?
Rohit Sharma scored 84 off 44 balls (6x4, 7x6) in his first match back from a hamstring injury, anchoring MI's successful chase and combining with Rickelton in a 143-run opening stand .
What was the result of the MI vs LSG match?
Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets, chasing down 229 in 18.4 overs at the Wankhede Stadium on 4 May . This was MI's highest run-chase at home.
How many runs did Ryan Rickelton score?
Ryan Rickelton scored 83 off 22 balls (4x4, 4x6), playing a key role in MI's opening partnership with Rohit Sharma before falling caught at cover off Mohsin Khan.
What were LSG's key contributions in their innings?
Nicholas Pooran blazed 63 off 21 balls , and Mitchell Marsh added 44 off 25 balls . Himmat Singh remained unbeaten on 40 , and Aiden Markram contributed 31 not out as LSG posted 228/5 .
What is LSG's position in the IPL 2026 standings after this loss?
LSG remain at the bottom of the points table with 4 points from two wins, having suffered their sixth consecutive defeat. MI, with this victory, secure their third win in 10 matches.
