On May 4, 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) finally ended their losing streak with an exciting six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). LSG had set a challenging target of 228/5 largely due to Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings of 63 runs off just 21 balls. Chasing a huge 229, MI started off strong as Rohit Sharma (returning from injury) and Ryan Rickelton combined to score 143 runs in only 65 balls. Although they faced a slight hiccup in the middle of the innings, MI successfully completed the chase in 18.4 overs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the MI vs LSG match result.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Innings: Pooran’s fireworks
After winning the toss, MI captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to field but LSG came out strong. LSG raced to 90/1 in the powerplay even after losing Josh Inglis early on. Nicholas Pooran (63 runs) hit a quick fifty in just 16 balls and partnered with Mitchell Marsh (44 runs) to score 94 runs bringing the total to 123/1 in eight overs. Corbin Bosch then took both their wickets causing a collapse to 160/5. Aiden Markram (31 runs) and Himmat Singh (40 runs) then stabilized the innings with a 68-run partnership helping LSG finish at 228/5.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Innings: Rohit-Rickelton blitz
Mumbai Indians chased 229 runs impressively thanks to Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton’s explosive opening stand. After a solid beginning, Rohit smashed Avesh Khan for 21 runs in a single over while Rickelton quickly reached a fifty in just 22 balls. Together, they piled up 143 runs in only 10.5 overs. Rickelton scored 83 runs before getting out while Rohit added a stylish 84 runs before falling. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav fell early but Naman Dhir and Will Jacks guided MI to victory with Jacks sealing it with a six. MI concluded their innings at 229/4 in 18.4 overs.
MI vs LSG Match Result: Key Moments
- Nicholas Pooran smashed a 16-ball fifty.
- Bosch’s double‑strike triggered LSG collapse from 123/1 to 228/5.
- Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton blazed to 88/0 in the powerplay.
- Rohit and Rickelton smashed 143 runs in 10.5 overs.
- LSG’s dropped catch offered only fleeting hope.
Points Table Impact
Mumbai Indians stayed 9th with 6 points and an NRR of -0.649, while Lucknow Super Giants remained bottom in 10th place with 4 points and an NRR of -1.076. Here’s how the points table looks after MI’s win over LSG – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Mumbai Indians – won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Ryan Rickelton (MI) – 83 runs off 32 balls |
| Most Wickets | Corbin Bosch (MI) – 2 wickets in 4 overs, M Siddharth (LSG) – 2 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Rohit Sharma (MI) – 84 runs off 44 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – Strike Rate 300 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Ryan Rickelton (MI) – 8 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Rohit Sharma (MI) – 6 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Mohsin Khan (LSG) – 8 dot balls |
