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MI Keep Faint Playoff Hopes Alive

Published May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Mumbai Indians kept their playoff hopes barely alive with a stunning six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rohit Sharma's 84 and Ryan Rickelton's 83.

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's explosive batting propelled Mumbai Indians to their third IPL 2026 win, keeping mathematically alive their fading playoff chances. The 143-run opening stand helped MI chase down 229 against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. forumteam.blog

With just six points from 10 games, MI remain deep in trouble. To have a realistic chance at playoffs, they now need to win all four remaining matches to reach the 14-point benchmark. Their inconsistent season, marked by bowling struggles and poor form of key players SKY and Tilak Varma, makes this a monumental task despite this latest victory.

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