47th match IPL 2026 It delivered a rollercoaster of emotions on 04th May 2026 at the famous Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians (MI) won an important six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). In a season where both teams have struggled to find consistency, this encounter was billed as a battle for survival at the bottom of the table. Ultimately, the game was almost decided by a rare lapse in discipline as MI chased down a mammoth target of 229 with eight balls to spare. India‘s premier speedster, jasprit bumrah.
Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Jasprit Bumrah for a costly error against LSG
Despite the eventual win, the commentary box was ablaze with criticism in the 14th installment of the LSG innings. Legendary Indian key Sunil Gavaskar Bumrah did not mince words when he committed what many consider the cardinal sin of limited-overs cricket.
The incident happened when Bumrah looked superior to LSG Himmat Singh with deceptive delivery. The striker delivered the ball to the goalkeeper Ryan RickeltonIt sparked wild celebrations in the MI camp. However, the joy was instantly extinguished by the dreaded siren of a no-ball. Replays confirmed Bumrah’s over, giving Himmat a reprieve and giving LSG an extra run and a free.
Gavaskar, who is known for his high standards of technical discipline, blew the pace for a blunder. “This is not acceptable. You are a professional cricketer. Wides, I understand. But not without balls“,” Gavaskar fumed on air.
He pointed out that for a bowler of Bumrah’s world-class stature, getting out at such a crucial point in a game where LSG wanted to accelerate was a lapse in concentration that MI could afford. Bumrah completed 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 middle-innings drama, Mumbai Indians displayed incredible batsmanship to bowl out LSG’s staggering total of 228/5. The foundation was laid with a sensational 143rd opening partnership between the evergreens. Rohit Sharma and man of the match, Ryan Rickelton.
Rickelton was in a league of his own, hitting a knock of 83 off just 32 balls, 5 boundaries and 8 powerful sixes. Not to be outdone, Rohit freely chased down 84 off 44 deliveries. Their aggressiveness meant that MI reached the 100-run mark in just 8.1 runs. Even like LSG Manimaran Siddharth 2/47 gathered to cause a slight mid-level wobble, Naman Dhir (23* off 12) and Will Jacks (10* off 4) ensured the chase was completed in 18.4 overs.
He had posted a big score earlier in the evening thanks to LSG Nicholas Pooran‘s blistering 63 off 21 balls (SR 300.00). Pooran’s attack, supported by Mitchell Marsh‘s 44 and a late flourish from Himmat (40* off 31), seemed to put LSG in the driver’s seat. However, MI’s batting depth proved too much for the Lucknow bowlers. The win lifts Mumbai to six points from ten games, while LSG remain at the bottom of the table with just four points from nine games.
