Mumbai started cautiously against Pat Cummins, who created early movement and bounce. However, Jax broke the shackles with an attacking stroke at mid-on, setting up what followed. The momentum shifted decisively as MI battled the changing bowlers. Rickelton and Jacks launched a relentless attack, finding boundaries with ease and keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.
By the end of the powerplay, MI had raced to 78/0, their second highest powerplay total this season.
Will Jacks: 46 off 26 (5 fours, 2 sixes)
Ryan Rickelton: 123 (shining knock)
Their partnership provided the perfect platform, as the two batsmen matched each other shot for shot.
After the powerplay, Rickelton shifted gears seamlessly. He scored a blistering half-century in just 23 balls, and MI crossed the 100-run mark in 7.4 overs, their fastest of the season.
After Jax’s exit, even after brief stays by Surya Kumar Yadav and Naman Dhir, Rickelton didn’t stop. He dominated both pace and spin, particularly hitting Harsh Dubey in a devastating spell.
Rickelton’s innings made history when he scored the fastest ever 44-ball century for Mumbai Indians, eclipsing Santh Jayasuriya’s record of 45 balls.
His knock was a combination of power and accuracy, highlighted by clean hitting around the ground. The celebration — a jump, a fist pump, and a roar — shows the magnitude of the milestone.
Skipper Hardik Pandya added valuable momentum with a blistering 31 off 15 balls, forming a 56-run partnership with Rickelton. Even after Pandya’s dismissal, Rickelton continued to attack till the end.
A late flourish ensured that MI finished strongly at 243/5, setting up a tough total for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Mumbai Indians: 243/5 (Ryan Rickelton 123, Will Jacks 46)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Still to bat.
