IPL 2026 continued in thrilling fashion at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 29, 2026. Mumbai Indians faced Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 2 under lights, and fans witnessed a high-scoring blockbuster.
Chasing a massive 224, the Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning chase, winning by 6 wickets with 5 balls to spare in a dominant display.
Scorecard Summary
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | 220 | 4 | 20.0 | Ajinkya Rahane (67) |
| MI | 224 | 4 | 19.1 | Ryan Rickelton (81) |
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first.
KKR posted a huge total of 220/4 in their 20 overs. Captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a classy 67 off 40 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi added a fluent 51 off 29. Finn Allen provided an explosive start with 37 off 17. For MI, Shardul Thakur was the standout bowler, picking up 3 wickets.
MI’s chase got off to a flying start as Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton put on a brilliant opening stand. Rohit smashed 78 off 38 balls, while Rickelton played a match-winning knock of 81 off 43. Despite a few quick wickets in the middle, MI stayed in control.
Top Performers
Batting
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | MI | 81 | 43 | 4 | 8 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 78 | 38 | 6 | 6 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 67 | 40 | 3 | 5 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | 51 | 29 | 6 | 2 |
| Finn Allen | KKR | 37 | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Rinku Singh | KKR | 33* | 21 | 4 | 0 |
Bowling
| Player | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardul Thakur | MI | 4 | 39 | 3 | 9.75 |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | 3 | 39 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 4 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Kartik Tyagi | KKR | 4 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 3 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
Player of the Match
Ryan Rickelton (MI) — 81 off 43 balls. A powerful and fearless innings at the top that set up one of MI’s best chases in recent IPL history.
