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Mumbai Indians Beat KKR by 6 Wickets in IPL 2026 Opener as Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton Shine
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton struck blazing half-centuries to help the Mumbai Indians romp to a six-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, ending their embarrassing streak of not winning their opening match in 13 seasons.
After pacer Shardul Thakur had claimed 3-39 to halt a rampaging KKR with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51) scoring half-centuries, Rohit Sharma struck a majestic 78 off 38 balls, and Rickelton blasted 81 off 43 balls as the Mumbai Indians reached 224/4 in 19.1 overs to secure their first victory in a season-opener since 2012.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Head coach Daniel Vettori motivated the players after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) six wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday calling the performance 'rusty but far from alarming.
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Indian Premier League: The inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Rajasthan Royals, are set to kick off their IPL 2026 campaign on Monday with a clash against five-time title winners Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. While CSK will be aiming to make an early statement in their pursuit of a sixth crown, the Royals will be eager to turn the page after a forgettable 2025 season.
'Our Priority Is Safety Of Fans': RCB Praise Authorities For Hassle-free Start To IPL 2026
The Karnataka State Cricket Association: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have expressed gratitude towards the authorities and the state government after the smooth conduct of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
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Indian Premier League: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked his strongest playing 12 for five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of their opening clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
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Former South Africa: Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has hailed Virat Kohli’s evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced six-hitting ability over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.
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Indian Premier League: New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy made an immediate impact on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut but remained grounded about his place in the star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) setup, reiterating that his primary role is to support and step into Josh Hazelwood’s' shoes in his absence.
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