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Mumbai Indians produced a commanding chase to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on May 4, successfully overhauling a daunting 229-run target in just 18.4 overs.
The chase was built on a record-breaking opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, who put on a stunning 143-run partnership that took the game away from Lucknow early. Rohit, returning after injury, struck a fluent 84, while Rickelton matched him stroke for stroke with an equally aggressive 83. Their stand not only set the tone but also marked one of the highest partnerships in the Mumbai Indians' IPL history.
Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants had posted a strong 228/5, powered by explosive batting in the top order. However,
despite the imposing total, their bowling unit failed to apply sustained pressure as Mumbai's openers dominated from the outset. The comfortable nature of the chase highlighted Mumbai's batting depth and dealt a significant blow to Lucknow's already struggling campaign.
MI vs LSG: Biggest Defeats Of Lucknow
While the six-wicket loss to the Mumbai Indians was emphatic, it does not rank as Lucknow Super Giants' heaviest defeat in terms of wickets. That unwanted record still belongs to their 10-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 8, 2024, when they were comprehensively outplayed without taking a single wicket.
Over the years, Lucknow has suffered several heavy defeats by large margins. They have lost by eight wickets on multiple occasions, including against the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in 2025 and the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. Other notable setbacks include seven-wicket defeats to the Gujarat Titans in 2026 and the Rajasthan Royals in 2024.
The 2026 season, in particular, has been challenging for Lucknow. The side has endured a string of poor results, including a Super Over defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders and losses to Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their inconsistent performances have left them at the bottom of the points table, with both batting and bowling units struggling to click simultaneously.
The latest defeat against the Mumbai Indians further underlines the issues within the squad, especially their inability to defend big totals. With the tournament entering a crucial phase, Lucknow Super Giants face an uphill battle to salvage their campaign and restore momentum.
| Margin | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad | May 8, 2024 |
| 8 wickets | Punjab Kings | Lucknow | April 1, 2025 |
| 8 wickets | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | April 22, 2025 |
| 8 wickets | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | April 14, 2024 |
| 7 wickets | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | April 12, 2026 |
| 7 wickets | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow | April 27, 2024 |
| 6 wickets | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | May 4, 2026 |
| 6 wickets | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | April 1, 2026 |
