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Mumbai Indians finally changed the story of their opening game in style. On 29 March at the Wankhede Stadium, they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets in a run-packed encounter while chasing a mammoth target of 221 runs.<\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n Kolkata Knight Riders went aggressive from the first ball. Ajinkya Rahane played an easy inning of 67 runs in 40 balls, while Finn Allen scored 37 runs in just 17 balls.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The duo took KKR to 78 for 1 in the powerplay, putting MI under early pressure. His aggressive intent set the stage for a big score.<\/p>\n Breathe fire to the top! \ud83c\udf86<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen hit him sweetly during a strong stand.<\/p>\n Update \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/JmJcgsoHQ7<\/a>#TATAIPL<\/a> | #khelbindaas<\/a> | #MIvKKR<\/a> | @KKRiders<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CWYrUPvhNZ<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2013 IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) 29 March 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a fearless inning of 51 runs in 29 balls. His late hitting helped KKR cross the 220-mark, ending at 220 for 4.<\/p>\n Shardul Thakur made a big impact on his MI debut. He broke partnerships at crucial moments and took three wickets for 39 runs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shardul Thakur makes a big impact on himself @mipaltan<\/a> debut\ud83d\udc4a<\/p>\n Glimpses of his talent\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Update \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/JmJcgsoHQ7<\/a>#TATAIPL<\/a> | #khelbindaas<\/a> | #MIvKKR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VET0mjgNCh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2013 IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) 29 March 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Jasprit Bumrah also did well in controlling the scoring. He gave only 35 runs in his 4 overs, although he did not get wickets.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mumbai Indians started their chase in an explosive manner. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton made a brilliant partnership of 148 runs for the first wicket.<\/p>\n They reached 100 runs in just 8.1 overs and took the match away from KKR completely. Rohit looked in excellent form and scored 78 runs in 38 balls.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rohit Sharma in his element \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 Enjoy her great opening smack till six \ud83d\udc4a#mi<\/a> Score is 64\/0 after 5 overs.<\/p>\n Update \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/JmJcgsoHQ7<\/a>#TATAIPL<\/a> | #khelbindaas<\/a> | #MIvKKR<\/a> | @mipaltan<\/a> | @ImRo45<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ys8k0JNHlW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2013 IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) 29 March 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n He completed his half-century by hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes in just 23 balls. Rickelton matched him by scoring a powerful 81 runs in 43 balls including 8 sixes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After both the openers were out, there was tension for a while as MI lost a few wickets early.<\/p>\n However, captain Hardik Pandya remained calm and scored unbeaten 18 runs in 11 balls. Naman Dheer supported him well and finished the match in brilliant fashion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dheer hit the winning four off Sunil Narine, achieving the target with five balls remaining and Mumbai Indians were all out at 224 for 4 in 19.1 overs.<\/p>\n Sealed in Style\ud83d\udd12@mipaltan<\/a> start them #TATAIPL<\/a> 2026 campaign kicks off with a resounding 6\u20e3 win on home ground \ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/JmJcgsoHQ7<\/a>#khelbindaas<\/a> | #MIvKKR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zOnWb5Sc8U<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Raghuvanshi Shines, Mi Pulls Things Back<\/h3>\n
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Rohit and Rickelton prepared to chase<\/h3>\n
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Quiet ending marks historic victory<\/h3>\n
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