47th match of ipl 2026 A rollercoaster of emotions was presented at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on May 04, 2026 Mumbai Indians (MI) achieved an important victory by six wickets Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). In a season where both teams are struggling to find consistency, the encounter was seen as a battle for survival at the bottom of the table. While MI eventually chased down a mammoth target of 229 with eight balls remaining, the game was almost defined by a rare lapse in discipline. IndiaChief Speedster of, Jasprit Bumrah.
Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Jasprit Bumrah for costly mistake against LSG
Despite ultimately winning, the commentary box was filled with criticism during the 14th over of the LSG innings. great indian opening batsman Sunil Gavaskar When Bumrah committed what many consider a cardinal sin in limited overs cricket, he didn’t mince words.
This incident happened when Bumrah defeated LSG Himmat Singh With confusing delivery. The batsman passed the ball to the wicketkeeper Ryan RickeltonThere was a huge celebration in the MI camp. However, the dreadful siren of no-ball immediately ended the joy. Replays confirmed that Bumrah had overstepped, giving Himmat a reprieve and giving LSG an extra run and a free hit.
Gavaskar, known for his high standards regarding technical discipline, blamed the fast bowler for the mistake. “this is not acceptable. You are a professional cricketer. Wides, I understand. but not no-ball“Gavaskar got angry in the air.
He emphasized that for a bowler of Bumrah’s world-class stature, there was a lapse in concentration at such a crucial juncture of the game where LSG were looking to accelerate, which MI could not afford. Bumrah finished his four overs with figures of 0/45, a rare off-day for the leader of the MI attack.
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MI end their losing streak against LSG with a win in IPL 2026
Despite the mid-innings drama, Mumbai Indians displayed an incredible batting masterclass to overcome LSG’s total of 228/5. Its foundation was laid by a sensational 143-run opening partnership between the evergreen Rohit Sharma And Player of the Match, Ryan Rickelton.
Rickelton was in a league of his own, scoring 83 runs off just 32 balls, which included 5 fours and 8 sky-high sixes. Rohit chased the target by scoring 84 runs in 44 balls. Their aggression meant that MI reached the 100-run mark in just 8.1 overs. Even as LSG Manimaran Siddharth Took 2/47 to create a slight wobble in the middle order, Naman Dheer (12 out of 23*) and will jacks (10* off 4 balls) ensured the target was reached in 18.4 overs.
Earlier in the evening, LSG had scored a tremendous score. nicholas puranA stormy inning of 63 runs in 21 balls (SR 300.00). Puran’s attack, supported by Michelle MarshA late innings of 44 and courage (40* off 31) put LSG in the driver’s seat. However, MI’s batting depth proved too much for Lucknow’s bowlers. With this win, Mumbai has six points from ten matches, while LSG are at the bottom with just four points from nine matches.
