During the match, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane played a stunning knock of 67 runs off 40 deliveries, which was laced with three boundaries and five maximums. Mumbai Indians' Shardul Thakur was named the "Player of the Match". Having completed his quota of four overs, he claimed three wickets by conceding 39 runs
Green, who was signed by KKR for a record Rs 25.20 crore, contributed a quick 18 off 10 balls with the bat, but didn't deliver any overs.
Thakur, who was named Player of the Match for his effort, said he likes to take up challenges and Sunday presented such a situation against KKR
His skills should come as no surprise as Iyer’s alma mater is Don Bosco HS, Matunga, which is known to boss age-group football competitions.
As T20 cricket continues to evolve into a high-scoring spectacle, Hussey made it clear that CSK’s approach remains grounded in clarity rather than chasing arbitrary targets.
Thereafter though another Mumbai-based batter Raghuvanshi (29-ball 51, 6x4, 2x6) helped himself to a well made half-ton after being dropped on 21 by Rohit Sharma near the long-on fence
New Zealand quick Jacob Duffy relishes IPL debut outing (3-22) for RCB after his early strikes rock SRH to help defending champions get off to a dominant win in season opener
Former RR star batter Sanju Samson and ex-CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who were traded by the two teams, will look to impress against their previous franchises as both sides lock horns in Guwahati today
Rohit Sharma scored 78 runs in 38 balls to guide the Mumbai Indians to a record victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders. MI chased the target of 220 runs with 6 wickets in hand to win their first game of the season.
In match no 2 of IPL, the Mumbai Indians have won the toss against the Kolkata Knight Riders and elected to bowl first. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
At the Air India Colony Ground, a group of specially abled children from the Akshay Charitable Trust lived out their dreams, facing off against popular television stars in a friendly match that redefined the meaning of "star power."
In a high-scoring season opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign.
At the Air India Colony Ground, a group of specially abled children from the Akshay Charitable Trust lived out their dreams, facing off against popular television stars in a friendly match that redefined the meaning of "star power."
29 March,2026 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniIn a high-scoring season opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign.
29 March,2026 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised the energy that Indian and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli provides to his batting. Ashwin described Kohli's strategy as "bizarre at this age" in a positive way, praising his energy and commitment at the crease.
29 March,2026 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVirat Kohli feels that taking regular breaks from the game has kept him mentally sharp and prevented burnout. The star batter scored his 28th IPL fifty as RCB started their season with a win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
29 March,2026 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRana was a key member of the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side that won the ODI World Cup last year.
29 March,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
In the IPL 2026 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma achieved a new feat. Here's all you need to know (Pic X/File Pic)
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says presence of T20 World Cup-winning skippers Sharma and Yadav is massive boost for captain Pandya as hosts look to overcome their poor IPL opening game record when they face KKR at Wankhede today
29 March,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Having put to chase a target of 202 runs, RCB posted a total of 203 runs for the loss of four wickets in 15.4 overs. Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 69 runs off just 38 deliveries, laced with five boundaries and the same number of maximums
28 March,2026 11:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Indians (MI) are all set to kick off their campaign by playing a clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
28 March,2026 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After winning the toss, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar elected to bowl first, a decision that paid immediate dividends as Duffy struck early blows to leave SRH reeling
28 March,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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