Rohit Sharma was in full flow as Mumbai Indians chased down a 221-run target against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener on Sunday

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have dominated the start of IPL 2026, showcasing their enduring class. Sharma's explosive 78 off 38 balls powered Mumbai Indians to their highest-ever chase, demonstrating remarkable form after a break.

Mumbai Indians shattered their opening match losing streak, chasing down KKR's 220 with a six-wicket victory. Rickelton and Rohit Sharma's explosive 148-run stand powered the chase. Despite KKR's strong batting performance,

KKR had posted a huge 220/4 after strong knocks from Ajinkya Rahane (67 off 40), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51 off 29), Finn Allen (37 off 17) and Rinku Singh (33 off 21).

Rohit Sharma smashes fastest IPL fifty and leads Mumbai Indians to record 221 chase against KKR, ending 13-year opening match jinx at Wankhede.

Rohit Sharma scored 78 runs, hitting six sixes. His performance against KKR shows he is ready to reclaim his dominance in the IPL.

Rohit Sharma was in ominous touch on Sunday evening at the Wankhede as he hit a brilliant 78 off 38 balls to help MI win.

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble lauded Rohit Sharma's half-century against KKR, describing it as his '2.0 avatar'. Kumble praised his effortless strokeplay and fitness, calling the knock a statement that will worry all IPL teams.

With this knock against KKR in the IPL 2026, Rohit scored his 50th fifty in the tournament. He joins a prestigious list of players who have scored 50-plus half-centuries in the IPL over the year

Rohit Sharma's explosive 78 off 38 balls, coupled with Ryan Rickelton's 81, powered Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over KKR in their IPL 2026 opener. The duo's record 148-run stand secured MI's highest successful home chase.