Ryan Rickelton has equalled the record for the highest number of sixes for MI inside the power play. The left-hand wicket-keeper batsman smashed five sixes inside the power play in an IPL
innings. The explosive knock puts him alongside Rohit Sharma (five vs KKR, 2026), with only Sanath Jayasuriya ahead on the list with a remarkable seven sixes against Chennai Super Kings back in 2008.
Mumbai Indians' innings had a quiet start, thanks to a brilliant opening over from Mukesh Kumar that conceded just a single run. The pressure quickly turned into a breakthrough when Kamboj struck in the next over, dismissing Will Jacks. A sharp take from Ghosh ensured MI were pegged back early.
But Rickelton wasted no time in shifting gears. Taking charge against Mukesh Kumar, he launched back-to-back sixes that immediately swung momentum. The early caution gave way to controlled aggression as MI began to accelerate.
CSK vs MI: Dominance in the Powerplay
The standout passage came in Rickelton's face-off with Prashant Veer. After starting with two dot balls, the left-hander unleashed a brutal counterattack, hammering three sixes in the over. His ability to recover from a slow start within the same over highlighted both composure and intent.
There was also a moment of fortune when Rickelton survived a run-out chance after Kamboj failed to hit the stumps. From there, he ensured the miss proved costly, continuing his assault and dismantling the bowling plans.
MI Seize Early Momentum
By the end of the six-over phase, the Mumbai Indians had surged to 57/1, a remarkable turnaround after the early wicket. Mukesh Kumar, despite his disciplined start, was brought back for a third over in the powerplay in a bid to stem the flow of runs.
Rickelton's record-equalling blitz has given MI a commanding platform, setting the tone for what could be a daunting total and leaving the opposition with plenty to rethink heading into the middle overs.
