MI vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 47: Scorecard & Stats | MI Won By 6 Wkts

Match Overview

• Fixture: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 47th Match
• Date and Time: 4 May 2026, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Result: Mumbai Indians Won By 6 Wkts

Match Report

Mumbai Indians made it a night to remember at Wankhede. In the 47th match of IPL 2026, they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets with eight balls to spare. Chasing 229 runs seems like a tall order, but MI’s batsmen have made it look easy. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton open the innings and LSG bowl everything except the first ball. The crowd cheers and never lets the pressure build up at home.

Lucknow Super Giants bat first and get off to a strong start. Mitchell Marsh hits the ball hard right from the start. Josh Inglis falls cheaply but Nicholas Pooran comes in and changes everything. Pooran hits eight sixes in 21 balls and looks like a man from a different planet. LSG make a huge score of 228 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. For a while, it looks like MI actually have a real task ahead of them.

But Rohit Sharma has other ideas. He goes to bat and starts playing his shots straight away. Rickelton matches his shot for shot. The two put on a 143-run partnership in just 65 balls – an opening partnership that takes the game away from LSG completely. Rickelton is dismissed for 83 off 32 balls, but Rohit goes on and scores a final 84 off 44 balls to win the match. Naman Dhir and Will Jacks complete the win without any trouble. MI crossed the line with 8 balls to spare.

The win is crucial for MI in the points table race. It’s a team performance but Rohit Sharma’s explosive return to form is the biggest talking point of the evening. CricketBites brings you the full story – turning points, full scorecard, key stats and much more.

Player of the Match

Rohit Sharma

84 runs off 44 balls (6 fours, 7 sixes) · SR: 190.91
Rohit comes into the field under pressure and takes complete control. He tiles the ball perfectly and hits it to all parts of the field. His partnership with Rickelton decides the win even before the middle overs come. Mumbai can’t ask for anything more from their veteran opener.

Turning Points

1. Pooran Goes Berserk — LSG’s Best Ever Powerplay

After Josh Inglis got out early, Nicholas Pooran bowled at number three. He showed no respect for any bowler. He hit Will Jacks for three sixes in a single over and then scored 16 runs off Ghazanfar. He completed his half-century in just 16 balls – the fastest half-century in IPL history. He hit a total of eight sixes and scored 63 runs in 21 balls. In the powerplay, LSG scored 90 runs for 1 wicket – their best powerplay score in IPL history. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s bowlers looked helpless.

2. Bosch Removes Marsh and Pooran — Game Shifts

Just when it looks like LSG might cross 260, Corbin Bosh comes forward. He takes the wickets of both Mitchell Marsh (44 off 25 balls) and Nicholas Pooran (63 off 21 balls). Marsh makes 44 and Pooran follows him immediately. The scoreboard shows 123 for 2 and then 125 for 3 in a few balls. LSG lose their two biggest hitters and the run rate slows down. MI bring LSG back down to earth and the final score of 228 is good but not as scary as it could have been.

3. The Rohit–Rickelton Opening Blitz — 143 in 65 Balls

This is the moment when the game ends competitively. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton come out and start hitting from the very first ball. They play no defensive cricket. Every bad ball seems to have a four or a six. Rickelton scores 83 runs in just 32 balls before he is dismissed. Rohit continues to bat and completes 80 runs. Their opening partnership of 143 runs comes in just 65 balls. LSG’s bowlers have no answer. The chase of 229 runs never feels like a chase during this partnership.

4. Dhir and Jacks Close Out With Ease

After Rohit got out for 84, MI still needed a few more runs. Suryakumar Yadav opens but he can’t get going. Naman Dheer comes in and hits clean. Will Jacks finishes the job. MI crossed the line with eight balls to spare in the 19th over. There was no drama in the end. Dheer and Jacks maintained their calm demeanor and got the job done. MI won by 6 wickets.

Full Scorecard

MI Bowling

Fall of Wickets — LSG: 1-29 (Inglis, 2.3), 2-123 (Pooran, 8.1), 3-125 (Marsh, 8.5), 4-148 (Pant, 10.4), 5-160 (Raghuwanshi, 12.1)

LSG Bowling

Fall of Wickets — MI: 1-143 (Rickelton, 10.5), 2-174 (Tilak, 13.4), 3-193 (SKY, 15.1), 4-213 (Rohit, 17.2)

Top Performers

MI vs LSG — Head to Head (IPL)

Note: Head-to-head data updated after IPL 2026 Match 47. LSG first appeared in IPL 2022.

Cricbites Match Analysis

What This Win Means for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians needed this win and they got it in a magnificent manner. It is not easy for anyone to chase 229 runs. But the Rohit-Rickelton partnership makes it look like a practice game. That is what MI do when they are at their best – their top two batsmen take over and everything else becomes easy. The bowlers worked strongly in the second half of LSG’s innings to bring the total below 260.

Rohit Sharma’s form is the biggest story of this match. There are times in the IPL when Rohit goes quiet. But today he answered every question. He hits with power, reads the field well and runs between the wickets with intelligence. This innings reminded everyone why he is one of the best white-ball batsmen in the world.

What Goes Wrong for Lucknow Super Giants

LSG’s batsmen are brilliant but they can’t keep it together throughout the match. Pooran’s innings are beautiful to watch but it also puts pressure on the batsmen who come after him. When Pooran and Marsh get out quickly, the run rate slows down and LSG fall behind by 20-30 runs. Their bowlers try hard to chase but it is impossible to fight back from an opening partnership of 143 runs in 65 balls. LSG need to find a way to sustain their excellent partnership for a long time.

Cricbites Match Insight

This is one of the most entertaining matches of IPL 2026 so far. Both the teams gave the audience a wonderful night of cricket. But MI’s batting depth and Rohit Sharma’s talent made the difference that night. LSG gave MI a big push in the first innings, but MI answered every question in style in the second innings. At Wankhede, it is almost impossible to beat Mumbai when Rohit is performing brilliantly.

Cricket Match Prediction Is True [MI Won By 6 Wkts]

Disclaimer

All scorecard data and match statistics on this page are taken from official IPL records and verified cricket databases. Cricket is an unpredictable game and match results can sometimes differ from pre-match expectations. This report has been prepared after the completion of IPL 2026 Match 47 on 4 May 2026. For any corrections, please contact the Cricbites

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FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who will win the 47th match of IPL 2026 between MI and LSG?

Mumbai Indians won the 47th match of IPL 2026 against Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. MI chased down 229 runs with 8 balls remaining at Wankhede Stadium on 4 May 2026.

Q2. Who is the Player of the Match in the 47th match of IPL 2026 between MI and LSG?

Rohit Sharma won the Player of the Match award. He scored 84 runs in 44 balls with 6 fours and 7 sixes at an average of 190.91. His partnership with Ryan Rickelton decides the match.

Q3. What is the total score between MI and LSG in the 47th match of IPL 2026?

LSG scored 228 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. MI chased down the target by scoring 229 runs for 4 wickets in 18.4 overs. The complete batting and bowling scorecards of both the teams are available on this CricBites page.

Q4. What does Ryan Rickelton do in IPL 2026 Match 47?

Ryan Rickelton scores 83 runs in just 32 balls. He has hit 6 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 259.38. He opens the innings with Rohit Sharma and the two have put on 143 runs together.

Q5. Where is IPL 2026 Match 47 being played?

IPL 2026 Match 47 is being played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match will start on 4 May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

Q6. Who hit the most sixes in MI vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 47?

Nicholas Pooran hit the most sixes in this match. For Lucknow Super Giants, he scored 63 runs in 21 balls and hit 8 sixes in them. Ryan Rickelton also scored 83 runs for MI.

Q7. What was the result of the toss in IPL 2026 Match 47?

Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to bowl first. LSG batted first and set a target of 229 runs. After that, MI successfully chased it in 18.4 overs.