Rohit-Richelton's storm, Mumbai started IPL 2026 with record run chase
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MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Highlights: In the second match of IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians made a winning start to the season by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets. Mumbai achieved the target of 221 runs given by KKR with 5 balls remaining due to the stormy innings of Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton at Wankhede Stadium. This opportunity has come after 13 years, when Mumbai Indians have started the IPL with a win. From 2012 to 2025, Mumbai had to face defeat in its opening match of IPL.
Mumbai Indians defeated KKR.
New Delhi. Mumbai Indians have made a tremendous start to IPL 2026. The 5-time champion team defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in its opening match of the season with explosive half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. After losing the toss at Wankhede Stadium, KKR batted first and scored 220/4 runs. Chasing the big target of 221 runs, the openers of Mumbai Indians made the match one-sided by making a partnership of 148 runs for the first wicket and ensured the team's victory. Mumbai registered victory by scoring 224/4 runs with 5 balls remaining. This is also Mumbai's biggest win in IPL. With this, Mumbai Indians also erased the stain of 13 years. After 13 years, Mumbai has won its opening match of IPL. The Mumbai team had not managed to win its first match in any IPL season since 2012.
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