Mumbai Indians showcased their batting depth once again to pull off a spectacular chase of 229, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets in IPL 2026 Match 47 at the Wankhede Stadium on May 4, 2026. Despite a rapid half-century from Nicholas Pooran, MI’s opening pair set a foundation that made the massive target look manageable.
Ryan Rickelton (83 off 32) continued his sublime form, and alongside Impact Player Rohit Sharma (84 off 44), shared a blistering 143-run opening stand. Nicholas Pooran (63 off 21) had earlier set the Wankhede on fire with a 16-ball fifty, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Mumbai juggernaut.
Match Summary
| Details | Info |
| LSG Score | 228/5 (20 overs) |
| MI Score | 229/4 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | MI won by 6 wickets (8 balls remaining) |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | May 4, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Best Batter (LSG) | Nicholas Pooran – 63 off 21 balls |
| Best Batter (MI) | Rohit Sharma – 84 off 44 balls |
| Best Bowler (MI) | Corbin Bosch – 2/20 in 2 overs |
| Best Bowler (LSG) | Manimaran Siddharth – 2/47 in 4 overs |
| Player of the Match | Ryan Rickelton |
LSG Innings: 228/5 in 20 Overs
Lucknow Super Giants came out with an ultra-aggressive intent. Nicholas Pooran was the standout, smashing 8 sixes in a 21-ball stay, reaching his half-century in just 16 deliveries. Mitchell Marsh (44 off 25) and a late steadying knock from Himmat Singh (40* off 31) pushed the score past 220.
MI’s bowling attack struggled under the onslaught, though Corbin Bosch provided crucial breakthroughs, removing both Pooran and Marsh in the same over to stem the flow of runs. Raghu Sharma was the most economical of the specialist bowlers, conceding 9.00 per over in a high-scoring innings.
LSG Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Nicholas Pooran | 63 | 21 | 1 / 8 | 300.00 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 44 | 25 | 4 / 3 | 176.00 |
| Himmat Singh | 40* | 31 | 2 / 2 | 129.03 |
MI Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 20 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Raghu Sharma | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 50 | 1 | 12.50 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-29 (Inglis, 2.3), 2-123 (Pooran, 8.1), 3-125 (Marsh, 8.5), 4-148 (Pant, 10.4), 5-160 (Raghuwanshi, 12.1)
MI Chase: 229/4 in 18.4 Overs
The chase was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Ryan Rickelton played the role of the aggressor, striking 6 sixes and 7 fours in a 32-ball 83. He was perfectly supported by Rohit Sharma, who played the anchor-turned-destroyer role with a vintage 84.
The opening pair put on 143 runs in less than 11 overs, effectively ending the contest early. Though Manimaran Siddharth struck twice to remove Rohit and Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir (23* off 12) and Will Jacks ensured there were no hiccups, crossing the finish line with 8 balls to spare.
MI Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Rohit Sharma | 84 | 44 | 6 / 7 | 190.90 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 83 | 32 | 7 / 6 | 259.37 |
| Naman Dhir | 23* | 12 | 3 / 1 | 191.66 |
LSG Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Prince Yadav | 3 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
| M. Siddharth | 4 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 |
| Mohsin Khan | 4 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-143 (Rickelton, 10.5), 2-177 (Rohit, 13.6), 3-189 (Varma, 15.3), 4-213 (Yadav, 17.4)
Key Highlights
- Pooran’s 16-Ball Fifty: Nicholas Pooran recorded one of the fastest fifties of the 2026 season, keeping LSG’s run rate above 12 for the first half of the innings.
- The Rickelton-Rohit Show: The 143-run opening stand is one of the highest of the season, characterized by Rickelton’s raw power and Rohit’s timing.
- Rickelton’s MVP Run: Ryan Rickelton not only top-scored but also took two crucial catches, earning him the Player of the Match and consolidating his lead in the Orange Cap race.
- Impact Player Impact: Rohit Sharma coming in as an Impact Player for Raghu Sharma proved to be the match-winning tactical move for Mumbai.
- Economical Prince: Amidst a match where almost every bowler went for over 11 an over, Prince Yadav’s economy of 8.00 was a standout effort.
