Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton - (Source: AFP)
As expected, Wankhede turned out to be a high-scoring venue again as Mumbai Indians are on their way to script a record chase against Lucknow Super Giants. Chasing a massive target of 229, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton were the pioneers as the opening duo stitched a 143-runs stand for the first wicket.
MI did just what the doctor ordered as they went all guns blazing from the first ball. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton stitched a 143-run stand in just 65 balls, setting a perfect platform for rest of the batters to follow.
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton Become MI's Most Successful Pair
Notably, it is the 3rd time that Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton have stitched a 100+ stand in IPL history. It is now the most by any pair for Mumbai Indians in IPL history. Previously, three different pairs had achieved the feat twice.
Most 100+ partnerships for MI in IPL
- Rohit Sharma & Ryan Rickelton: 3
- Rohit Sharma & Ishan Kishan: 2
- Parthiv Patel & Lendl Simmons: 2
- Sachin Tendulkar & Ambati Rayudu: 2
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Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton Slam 4th Highest Partnership For MI In IPL
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton were secretly chasing 14-year-old record held by the Hitman and Hershelle Gibbs for the highest partnership for MI in IPL history. Notably, the duo stitched a 147-run stand for the 2nd wicket back in IPL 2012.
Rohit and Rickelton's efforts against LSG was joint-fourth highest stand for MI for any wicket in IPL history. Here is the complete list.
- Hershelle Gibbs and Rohit Sharma - 147 (2012)
- Sachin Tendulkar & Dwayne Smith - 163* (2012)
- Rohit Sharma & Ryan Rickelton - 148 (2026)
- Rohit Sharma & Ryan Ricketon - 143 (2026)
Interstingly, Rohit and Rickelyon slammed a 148-run stand this season and it is their 2nd century run-stand in IPL 2026.
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Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton Didn't Get Enough Opportunities In IPL 2026
Despite becoming the most successful pair for MI in the history, the hitman and Ryan Rickelton didn't get enough chances to open in IPL 2026. Notably, Rohit Sharma got injured after the fourth match and missed five matches in the tournament.
Therefore, in Rohit's absence, MI tried to open with Will Jacks, Quinton de Kock, and Danish Malewal. However, nothing of that clicked. Further, Ryan Rickelton too missed a couple of games because of injury.
Thus, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's absence was the reason why Mumbai Indians are having a turbulant season and have just 4 points in 9 matches. Talking about the ongoing match, at the time of writing this article, MI are 199/3 and still require 30 runs to win in 20 balls.
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