Rohit Sharma hits Manimaran Siddharth for a 6 to reach 27-ball 50 in MI vs LSG IPL 2026 match

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma made a perfect comeback by smashing a half-century against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, May 4. The right-handed batter hit a six to reach a 27-ball fifty.

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The achievement was unlocked in the ninth over of MI’s run chase. Manimaran Siddharth bowled a fuller delivery at the stumps, and Rohit cleared his front foot and launched the ball over wide long-on. With that, he also made a stunning comeback after missing five matches on the trot due to a hamstring injury. It was his second half-century of this season. He will now look to convert it into a century.

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With over 7000 runs, Rohit Sharma holds the record for the second-highest runs in the IPL. The 39-year-old is only behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) legend Virat Kohli (9040 runs in 276 matches).

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton stay in command of LSG in the IPL 2026 match

Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton helped MI dominate LSG while chasing 229 in the IPL 2026 match. Rickelton smashed a quickfire 83 off 32 deliveries at a stunning strike rate of 259.37, smashing eight maximums and six boundaries. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma was batting on 58 off 33 deliveries when MI were 144/1 after 11 overs. Mohsin Khan broke the 143-run stand for the Super Giants.

Asked to bat first, LSG posted 228/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran starred with the bat, scoring 63 runs off just 21 balls, while Mitchell Marsh hit 44 off 25 deliveries. The duo shared a 94-run partnership for the second wicket. Later, Himmat Singh and Aiden Markram remained unbeaten on 40 (31) and 31 (25), respectively. Corbin Bosch emerged as the leading wicket-taker for MI, returning with figures of 2/20 in his two overs.

A win would help MI climb to eighth place in the IPL 2026 points table, subject to net run rate (NRR). They currently have two wins in nine games. On the other hand, LSG’s loss would keep them at the bottom of the table. The Rishabh Pant-led side has managed two wins after eight matches.

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