Rohit + Rickelton Demolished KKR at Wankhede — MI’s Highest Ever IPL Chase in One Night 🏏🔥
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | IPL 2026, Match 2
Result: MI won by 6 wickets (19.1 overs) | Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Date: 29 March 2026
Mumbai Indians chased 221 runs at Wankhede in 19.1 overs to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets — their highest ever successful IPL chase. Rohit Sharma smashed 78 off 38 (his fastest ever IPL fifty in 23 balls, his 50th IPL half-century). Ryan Rickelton hit 81 off 43 with 8 sixes. Their opening stand of 148 is the highest ever at Wankhede for any wicket. MI ended a 12-year curse of losing their season opener. KKR looked completely clueless with the ball.
Last updated: 9:00 AM IST, 30 March 2026
Twitter’s Verdict 🐦
My fav moment during the MI vs KKR match. 😍
> When Rohit Sharma scored a fifty against KKR in IPL 2019, he dedicated it to baby Samaira by cradling his bat like a baby. 🥹
> It was Samaira's first IPL season and Rohit said, "This one's for you." 💙🥰pic.twitter.com/D40L94VyW3
— AK 45 (@ImRo45_Club) March 29, 2026
Key Performances ⭐
Rohit Sharma — 78 off 38 (6×4, 6×6) | SR: 205.26
Dropped a catch in the field earlier in the evening — then went out and hit the fastest fifty of his IPL career (23 balls). His 50th IPL half-century puts him alongside Virat Kohli and David Warner in an elite club. At 38 years old, at Wankhede, in front of his home crowd — he looked absolutely unstoppable.
Ryan Rickelton — 81 off 43 (4×4, 8×6) | SR: 188.37
Eight sixes. Run out for 81 — the only thing that stopped him. Rickelton deposited Vaibhav Arora for back-to-back sixes early, then took Narine apart. The 148-run stand he built with Rohit was the highest opening partnership ever seen at this ground. MI found themselves a proper opening partner for Rohit and it’s terrifying.
Shardul Thakur — 3/39 (4 overs) | Player of the Match
On his MI debut. Three crucial wickets — Allen, Rahane, Cameron Green — all falling to sharp, disciplined bowling that kept KKR to 220 when they were threatening 240+. Shardul was the difference in the first innings and MI will be very happy with what they got on debut night.
Full Scorecard 📊
KKR Innings — 220/4 (20 overs, RR: 11.00)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | c Hardik b Shardul | 67 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 167.50 |
| Finn Allen | c Tilak b Shardul | 37 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 217.65 |
| Cameron Green | c Rutherford b Shardul | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk) | c Tilak b Hardik | 51 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 175.86 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 33 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Ramandeep Singh | not out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 10 (lb 2, w 7, nb 1) | DNB: Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani
Fall of wickets: 69-1 (Allen, 5.2) | 109-2 (Green, 8.5) | 145-3 (Rahane, 13.3) | 205-4 (Raghuvanshi, 18.3)
| MI Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | 3 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 13.00 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 12.80 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.80 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 9.80 |
| Mayank Markande | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
MI Innings — 224/4 (19.1 overs, RR: 11.69)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | run out (Anukul Roy) | 81 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 188.37 |
| Rohit Sharma | c Anukul b Vaibhav Arora | 78 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 205.26 |
| Suryakumar Yadav † | c Rinku b Kartik Tyagi | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Tilak Varma | c (sub) b Sunil Narine | 20 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | not out | 18 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 163.64 |
| Naman Dhir | not out | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
† Impact Player | Extras: 6 (lb 2, w 3, nb 1) | DNB: Rutherford, Shardul, Markande, Ghazanfar, Boult, Bumrah
Fall of wickets: 148-1 (Rohit, 11.5) | 179-2 (SKY, 14.2)
| KKR Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.30 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.80 |
| Sunil Narine | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Anukul Roy | 1.1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 12.90 |
Player of the Match: Shardul Thakur — 3/39 on MI debut
IPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 2)
| Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.907 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.150 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.907 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.150 |
| CSK, RR, PBKS, GT, DC, LSG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
What This Result Means 🔍
For MI: The opening match curse is dead. More importantly, Rohit and Rickelton look like a genuine top-two in world cricket right now. If that partnership fires consistently, MI are title contenders — not just participants. Shardul Thakur as the fifth bowler on debut is a massive bonus.
For KKR: Two-time defending champions, yes — but Rahane publicly admitted the bowling is “inexperienced.” 220 on the board and still losing by 6 wickets with 5 balls to spare is a problem. Varun Chakaravarthy going for 48 in 4 overs at Wankhede is not what KKR planned. The bowling needs fixing, fast.
Tonight’s Match — RR vs CSK Preview 🏏
Match 3: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 30 March 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Why This Match Is Must-Watch
Two franchises that had absolute nightmare 2025 seasons — RR finished 9th, CSK finished dead last. Both need a win on day one badly. And the storylines going into this are ridiculous: Sanju Samson swapped to CSK, Ravindra Jadeja swapped to RR. MS Dhoni is out for two weeks with a calf strain. Dewald Brevis is already injured before a ball is bowled. CSK are walking into Guwahati missing two key players before the game even starts.
3 Storylines to Watch 🍿
1. Riyan Parag’s first match as RR captain — The 22-year-old takes over a franchise that hasn’t won a title since 2008. Guwahati is practically his home ground (he’s from Assam). The crowd will be absolutely behind him tonight.
2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is back — The teenage sensation who took IPL 2025 by storm returns, fresh off leading India to the U19 World Cup. If he fires at Barsapara’s short boundaries, this could get out of hand quickly.
3. CSK without Dhoni AND Brevis — Dhoni out for two weeks. Dewald Brevis ruled out with a side strain. That’s two of CSK’s biggest batting options gone before match 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson need big nights or CSK are in serious trouble.
Key Battle: Yashasvi Jaiswal vs CSK’s Pace Attack
Jaiswal at the top of the order against a CSK pace attack that will have to compensate for a weakened middle order. If Jaiswal goes big early, RR could post a score that’s untouchable on this pitch.
Head-to-Head: RR vs CSK
| Stat | RR | CSK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall IPL wins (31 matches) | 15 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 wins | 1 win |
| At Barsapara (IPL) | RR home advantage | Lost chase of 183 here in 2025 |
Pitch & Weather
Barsapara is a flat, batter-friendly surface. Average first innings score: 138. Pacers get early movement, then it eases out. Short boundaries make it explosive. Rain forecast for the afternoon but expected to clear by 7:30 PM. Dew in the second innings will favour the chasing team — toss matters here.
Our Prediction 🤡
RR by 15-20 runs. Home advantage, Jaiswal in form, Sooryavanshi unpredictable, and a CSK squad already missing Dhoni and Brevis. Jadeja in RR colours taking wickets against his former team would be the ultimate storyline if it happens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won MI vs KKR IPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians won the MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 2 by 6 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on 29 March 2026. MI chased 221 in 19.1 overs — their highest ever successful IPL chase.
What was Rohit Sharma’s score vs KKR in IPL 2026?
Rohit Sharma scored 78 off 38 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes) against KKR in IPL 2026. He brought up his fifty in just 23 balls — the fastest fifty of his IPL career — and became the third player after Kohli and Warner to score 50 IPL half-centuries.
What was Ryan Rickelton’s score vs KKR in IPL 2026?
Ryan Rickelton scored 81 off 43 balls with 4 fours and 8 sixes against KKR at Wankhede in IPL 2026. He was run out for 81. His opening stand of 148 with Rohit Sharma is the highest partnership ever recorded at Wankhede Stadium.
Who was Player of the Match in MI vs KKR IPL 2026?
Shardul Thakur won the Player of the Match award in MI vs KKR IPL 2026. He took 3 wickets for 39 runs in 4 overs on his debut for Mumbai Indians, dismissing Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cameron Green.
What is the IPL 2026 points table after match 2?
After 2 matches of IPL 2026, RCB lead the points table with 2 points and NRR of +2.907. Mumbai Indians are second with 2 points and NRR of +0.150. SRH and KKR are on 0 points after losing their opening matches.
Who is playing in IPL today, 30 March 2026?
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings — IPL 2026 Match 3 — at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on 30 March 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
Tonight: RR vs CSK, 7:30 PM IST, Guwahati. Follow us for live reactions. Missed Match 1? RCB vs SRH full recap →
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