New Delhi: Rohit Sharma Batting in his signature style and sending the bowlers all over the park, IPL 2026 saw him in his true colours. Mumbai Indians In their opening match, they faced Kolkata Knight Riders.The decision to bowl first did not work for the five-time champions as KKR piled up a monstrous 220/4 in 20 overs. But when Rohit stepped out to open with Ryan Rackelton, the intention was clear – control the chase.
The duo delivered in style. Rickelton and Rohit’s blistering fifties led Mumbai Indians to a comfortable six-wicket win – their first opening game victory in 13 seasons.Chasing 221, Rickelton (81 off 43 balls) and Rohit (78 off 38) combined for a brilliant opening of 148 off just 71 balls, laying the perfect foundation. Mumbai Indians finally chased down the target in 19.1 overs and finished at 224/4. It was his most successful home run chase.While Rickelton hit four fours and eight sixes, Rohit’s innings was studded with six fours and six more, underscoring his dominance at the top.Left Rohit behind in the process too. Virat Kohli Record for most runs against a single team in IPL history.Rohit now has 1161 runs in 36 matches against KKR, achieved while representing both Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians.Kohli, who has spent his entire IPL career with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, previously held the record with 1160 runs in 36 matches against Chennai Super Kings.
| the player | team (team) | Matches | runs | Opposite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians | 36 | 1161 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 36 | 1160 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 36 | 1159 | Punjab Kings |
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 32 | 1154 | Delhi Capitals |
| David Warner | Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad | 26 | 1134 | Punjab Kings |
| Shikhar Dhawan | Deccan Chargers, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad | 30 | 1105 | Chennai Super Kings |
| David Warner | Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad | 28 | 1093 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Rohit Sharma | Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians | 37 | 1057 | Delhi Capitals |
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 36 | 1021 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Mumbai Indians will now face Delhi Capitals on April 4 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
