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Mumbai Indians pulled off a sensational run chase to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 221, MI rode on explosive knocks from Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma to seal the victory in just 19.1 overs, setting the tone for an electrifying season ahead.
KKR post mammoth total on the back of Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi
After being put into bat, Kolkata Knight Riders made full use of the batting-friendly conditions to post a formidable 220/4 in their 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with a commanding 67 off 40 balls, showcasing a blend of elegance and aggression with five sixes. Finn Allen provided a fiery start, smashing 37 off just 17 deliveries, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a fluent 51 off 29 balls.
Rinku Singh also chipped in with a valuable 33, ensuring KKR maintained momentum throughout the innings. Despite the onslaught, Shardul Thakur stood out for Mumbai Indians with the ball, claiming 3 crucial wickets, while the rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain the run flow.
Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma dominate in record chase
In response, Mumbai Indians came out all guns blazing. Rickelton played a breathtaking knock of 81 off 43 balls, hammering eight sixes to keep MI ahead of the required rate. Rohit complemented him perfectly, scoring 78 off 38 balls with a mix of elegant strokes and powerful hits.
The duoโs opening partnership laid the perfect foundation for the chase, dismantling the KKR bowling attack with ease. Even after their departures, brief but impactful contributions from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya ensured there were no hiccups in the chase.
Kolkataโs bowlers had a tough outing as none could effectively apply the brakes on Mumbaiโs aggressive batting. Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi picked up a wicket each but were expensive, while Sunil Narine managed one scalp. However, the lack of breakthroughs during the powerplay proved costly as MI surged ahead early in the innings.
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Hereโs how fans reacted:
What a way to start the season! Rohit Sharma reaches 550 T20 sixes in styleโthe first Asian player to achieve this incredible milestone. Absolute dominance at the Wankhede. ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ pic.twitter.com/ONs8dUwzlx
โ saify (@SohamP40898) March 29, 2026
Rohit Sharma to KKR bowlers :pic.twitter.com/1OdTU72YEg https://t.co/UjibttFvH7
โ ๐ (@NaaniHolic) March 29, 2026
๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ โ 78 from 38! ๐ฅ #Rohit Sharma pic.twitter.com/EsftBxgzrX
โ Mr. Ak (@Mr_Ak_India) March 29, 2026
bRo single-handedly did it for Mumbai Indians..something they hadnโt been able to do for the last 14 years.
Rohit Sharma ๐๐ซก๐ pic.twitter.com/wxQoeeLQON
โ Jyran (@Jyran45) March 29, 2026
Rohit Sharma vs KKR: Rohit now holds the record for the most runs against a single opponent in the IPL with 1,161 runs against KKR.
Hitman show ๐ฅ #MIvsKKRโ Venkat_OG (@WashiYoWashi__5) March 29, 2026
Most Runs Against a Team in IPL
1160 runs โ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ v KKR*
1159 runs โ Virat Kohli v PBKS
1146 runs โ Virat Kohli v CSK
1134 runs โ David Warner v PBKS
1130 runs โ Virat Kohli v DC
1093 runs โ Warner v KKR
1057 runs โ Shikhar Dhawan v CSK
1057 runs โ Rohit v DC pic.twitter.com/OGkZtJ0evpโ Niraj Kumar Kushwaha (@Nirajku11362609) March 29, 2026
Rohit Sharma has reinvented himself late in his career.
His renewed focus on fitness is evident.
At 38, he recorded his fastest IPL halfโcentury.
A shining example of clarity, perseverance, and excellence.”@ImRo45 @mipaltan#MIvsKKR #IPL2026โ ๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคนเคฎเคฆ เคเฅ ๐ฎ๐ณ (@Ahmed992727) March 29, 2026
Current Orange Cap holder: Sir Ryan David Rickelton ๐#MIvKKR #MIvsKKR pic.twitter.com/eZp0tivG5S
โ Dave (ARTETA OUT) (@AFC_Dev17) March 29, 2026
๐จ MI Chase 221 in Thriller
Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning 221 chase against KKR at Wankhede. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton led the charge as MI sealed the win with 5 balls to spare. Mumbai also registered their first opening match win after 14 years ๐ค๐#MIvsKKR #IPL pic.twitter.com/lfjBea42in
โ Atharva (@Atharva_0764) March 29, 2026
The hero’s of Mumbai Indians โฆ..
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton โฆโฆ. pic.twitter.com/WzuDF4iNja
โ Bad Boy (@Badboycric) March 29, 2026
Also READ: MI vs KKR: Hereโs why Suryakumar Yadav is playing as impact player in todayโs IPL 2026 match
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