A starry night at the Wankhede Stadium and all-rounder Shardul Thakur found himself amongst all the glitz and glory as Mumbai Indians won their first match of IPL 2026 versus Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets. POTM Lord Shardul, rose to the occasion when it mattered the most and stamped his authority in style as the 14-year jinx ended with a victory for MI.
