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Sharma and Rickelton Lead Mumbai to 6-Wicket Win over Kolkata in IPL

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Mumbai Indians secured their highest-ever Indian Premier League chase at Wankhede Stadium, reaching 224-4 to defeat the Kolkata Knight Riders' 220-4 total.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane led Kolkata with 67 off 40 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 51 off 29 deliveries to set a challenging 220-4 total after losing the toss.
Mumbai debutant Shardul Thakur took 3-39 on his debut, utilizing precise length and pace variations to restrict Kolkata and earn player of the match honors.
Chasing 221, openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton formed a 148-run partnership off 71 balls, with Sharma scoring 78 and Rickelton hitting 81 to dismantle Kolkata's bowling attack.
The victory marked Mumbai's first season-opening win since 2012. Captain Hardik Pandya said, "Obviously it's been a long wait," reflecting the team's desire to start the season on a high.

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Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton power Mumbai to big win over Kolkata in IPL opener

Opening pair put on 148 for first wicket to put team on way to six-wicket victory at Wankhede Stadium

14 hours ago·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (the)

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Sharma and Rickelton lead Mumbai to 6-wicket win over Kolkata in IPL

Openers Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma hit aggressive half-centuries to lead Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL with five balls left.

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Indian Express

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First time since 2012, Mumbai Indians begin IPL campaign with win as Rohit Sharma rolls back clock

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton lead Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, ending a 13-season losing streak in the IPL opener.

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Rohit and Rickelton power Mumbai to IPL win over Kolkata

Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit blistering half-centuries to lead Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as they opened their IPL campaign in style on Sunday.

15 hours ago·Paris, France

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The Hindu

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MI vs KKR, IPL 2026: Rohit, Rickelton half-centuries guide Mumbai Indians to rare opening game win

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's stellar performances lead Mumbai Indians to a historic IPL opening win over KKR.

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NDTV

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Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton Hammer KKR, Carry MI To First IPL Opening Game Win In 14 Years

Mumbai Indians rode on blistering half-centuries from former skipper Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) to comfortably beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash.

15 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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