IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton power MI to winning start
Updated On: 31 March, 2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
A blazing knock by Rohit Sharma and a strong innings from Ryan Rickelton powered Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, ending their long-standing opening match jinx
MI’s Rohit Sharma during his quickfire 78 off 38 balls vs KKR at Wankhede on Sunday. Pic/Atul Kamble
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton for their contributions in MI’s six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL-19 opener at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Riding on Rohit’s 38-ball 78 (6x4, 6x6) and South African left-hander Rickelton’s 81 off 43 balls (4x4, 8x6), MI chased down KKR’s 220-4 with five balls to spare, and Jayawardene credited the opening pair for ending their 14-year jinx of losing IPL openers.
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