Ryan Rickelton produced a breathtaking innings for the Mumbai Indians in their crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Opening the innings, the South African left-hander was in no mood to hold back, launching a stunning assault on the LSG bowlers from the word go.
Rickelton, who has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the IPL 2025 season, looked in complete command as he peppered the boundaries with a mix of powerful drives and innovative shots. His fifty came off just 25 deliveries — the fastest half-century by a Mumbai Indians batter this season — and it sent the Wankhede crowd into a frenzy.
For a while, it seemed Ryan Rickelton was well on his way to a mammoth score, potentially even his first IPL century. However, just as he looked set to explode further, young spinner Digvesh Rathi turned the game on its head. Bowling a clever wide googly with extra overspin, Rathi outfoxed Rickelton, who tried to carve the ball over extra cover but only managed to slice it straight to Ayush Badoni at backwards point.
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The breakthrough was massive for Lucknow Super Giants, and Digvesh Rathi celebrated the prized scalp in style with his signature notebook celebration, a gesture that’s quickly becoming his trademark in the IPL.
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Despite Rickelton’s fireworks, his dismissal brought a critical momentum shift in the match. Mumbai Indians, who had been cruising, suddenly found themselves needing to rebuild. As for Rickelton, his blazing 50 remains a reminder of the impact he can have at the top of the order when he gets going — a performance that will no doubt boost his confidence as MI continues their hunt for a playoff spot.
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Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma
