TOP STORIES

MI edge past LSG in high-voltage clash

Monday, 04-May-2026, 05:51 PM
News

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton helped Mumbai Indians pull off a pulsating chase to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash on Monday. Chasing a gigantic target of 229, Mumbai Indians came out with a fearless approach, with Rohit Sharma laying the foundation early. Along with him, Ryan Rickelton played a powerful innings.

The duo stitched together a blistering opening stand, with Rohit smashing 84 and Rickelton hammering 83, putting immense pressure on LSG bowlers. In the middle, Naman Dhir and Will Jacks scored 23 and 10 unbeaten to take the side home in 18.4 overs.

Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants put up a massive total of 228/5 in 20 overs after being asked to bat. LSG's innings was powered by a sensational knock from Nicholas Pooran, who unleashed a flurry of sixes. Pooran’s 63 off 21 balls also helped him notch up his first half-century of the season. Mitchell Marsh contributed 44 off 25 balls. Together, they added a crucial 94-run partnership. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram 31* and Himmat Singh 40* provided a late surge.










Tags

More News

News

ENG vs IND, 1st ODI: Gill, Axar, and Washington lift India to stunning victory

9 hrs ago

A superb batting performance from Shubman Gill helped India seal a six-wicket win against England in the first ODI in Birmingham on Tuesday. Gill's calm approach under pressure guided India through a challenging chase after the early dismissal of two of India's most experienced batters in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Chasing a target of ...


News

“What wrong did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi do?" Ex-Indian player hits out at Shreyas Iyer

17 hrs ago

Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has blasted the Indian management for the way young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handled during India's recent T20I series against Ireland and England. The young batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who earned his maiden India call-up following breathtaking IPL 2026, was overlooked in the playing XI for the Ireland T...


News

Shaheen Afridi granted NOC to participate in Lanka Premier League

19 hrs ago

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, according to reports, has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The left-arm pacer, who is set to represent Kandy Royals in the upcoming edition of the tournament, will be marking his maiden outing in the league. 

The LPL is scheduled to begin on July ...


News

Netherlands name squad for home tri-series

20 hrs ago

Netherlands have confirmed a 15-player squad for their upcoming home tri-series featuring Namibia and Nepal, with Scott Edwards set to lead the side. The series is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (CWCL2). 

The squad has experienced names such as Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt and Bas de Leede. The series will begin on July 21 and all matches will be played in Utrec...


News

"They remain a very integral part of our team": Shubman Gill on Rohit and Kohli

21 hrs ago

Indian megastars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return to action in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on Tuesday in Birmingham. Both the legendary players have retired from Test and T20I cricket, keeping themselves available only in ODIs and eyeing their presence at the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit Sharma was r...