MI Won by 6 Wickets Rohit and Rickelton Demolish LSG in IPL 2026 Thriller
Mumbai Indians pulled off one of the most electric chases of IPL 2026 on Monday night at the Wankhede. Chasing a massive 229, MI got there in just 18.4 overs, winning by 6 wickets with 8 balls to spare. Rohit Sharma, back from injury as an impact sub, and Ryan Rickelton put on a brutal 143-run opening stand that made the total look manageable from very early on.
LSG Set a Big Target — But Not Big Enough
Lucknow Super Giants came out swinging. Nicholas Pooran was the standout with a jaw-dropping 63 off just 21 balls, hitting 8 sixes in a carnage-filled cameo that turned the innings from good to monstrous. Mitchell Marsh got them off to a flyer with 44 off 25, and Himmat Singh kept the foot down with 40 off 31 at the death.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 44 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 176.00 |
| Josh Inglis | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 260.00 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 63 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 300.00 |
| Rishabh Pant (c) | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Aiden Markram | 31* | 25 | 1 | 1 | 124.00 |
| Himmat Singh | 40* | 31 | 2 | 2 | 129.03 |
LSG finished at 228/5 in 20 overs. Corbin Bosch picked up two wickets and was the pick of the MI bowlers on a night where the ball flew to all parts. Bumrah and Chahar went wicketless, each conceding over 40 runs.
Rohit Returns — And the Wankhede Goes Wild
The real story of the night was Rohit Sharma’s comeback. Playing as an impact player sub in the second innings after sitting out five games with a hamstring injury, he walked out and immediately looked like himself — powerful, clean, and completely in control.
He made 84 off 44 balls with 6 fours and 7 sixes. His opening partner Rickelton matched him shot for shot, racing to 83 off just 32 balls with 6 fours and 8 sixes. The pair put on 143 runs for the first wicket in under 11 overs. At that point, the game was essentially done.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 83 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 259.37 |
| Rohit Sharma | 84 | 44 | 6 | 7 | 190.90 |
| Tilak Varma | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 84.61 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.42 |
| Naman Dhir | 23* | 12 | 3 | 1 | 191.66 |
| Will Jacks | 10* | 4 | 0 | 1 | 250.00 |
MI crossed 229 in 18.4 overs at a run rate of 12.26. It was a complete batting performance — dominant from ball one, with barely a moment of doubt throughout the chase.
Key Moments From the Match
- Pooran’s 63 off 21 is one of the fastest fifties of IPL 2026, built almost entirely on sixes
- Rickelton hit his fifty off just 22 balls, Rohit followed with his off 27
- The opening partnership of 143 came in 10.5 overs — the platform for everything that followed
- Manimaran Siddharth was LSG’s best bowler with 2/47 but could not stop the chase
- Avesh Khan went for 56 in 3.4 overs — expensive even by Wankhede standards
- Rohit came in as an impact substitute, the moment the MI crowd had been waiting for all season
What This Means in the Standings
This was a massive result for Mumbai Indians, who had lost four of the five games Rohit missed. The win brings them right back into playoff contention and changes the energy around the camp completely. Having their captain back, even as an impact player, is a different kind of momentum boost.
Check where every team sits after this result on the IPL 2026 points table and see the full fixture picture for MI and LSG on the IPL 26 schedule.
For more context on how these two sides have matched up over the years, the MI vs LSG head-to-head timeline covers the full rivalry record.
You can also check the Mumbai Indians squad page for the updated squad and upcoming fixtures.
Match Summary
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Toss: MI elected to field
- LSG total: 228/5 in 20 overs
- MI chase: 229/4 in 18.4 overs
- Result: MI won by 6 wickets (8 balls remaining)
- Top bat (LSG): Nicholas Pooran — 63 off 21
- Top bat (MI): Rohit Sharma — 84 off 44
- Impact players: Rohit Sharma (MI), Manimaran Siddharth (LSG)
For live streaming info for the next MI match and all upcoming games, head to the IPL 2026 live streaming guide.
FAQs
Who won the MI vs LSG match on May 4, 2026?
Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets with 8 balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium, chasing down 229 in 18.4 overs.
How many runs did Rohit Sharma score on his return?
Rohit Sharma scored 84 off 44 balls, hitting 6 fours and 7 sixes. He came in as an impact player substitute for MI.
Who top-scored for LSG in IPL 2026 match vs MI?
Nicholas Pooran scored 63 off just 21 balls with 8 sixes, giving LSG their best partnership total of the innings.
What was Ryan Rickelton’s score against LSG?
Rickelton scored 83 off 32 balls with 6 fours and 8 sixes, combining with Rohit for a 143-run opening stand.
What was LSG’s total in the MI vs LSG IPL 2026 match?
Lucknow Super Giants scored 228/5 in 20 overs, with contributions from Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Himmat Singh.
Who was the best bowler for MI vs LSG?
Corbin Bosch took 2 wickets and was the most economical MI bowler. Ghazanfar and Raghu Sharma also picked up one wicket each.
