MIvRR report: SKY, HP lead fight, but a tough end to a tough IPL 2026

MIvRR report: SKY, HP lead fight, but a tough end to a tough IPL 2026

By Mumbai Indians

A tough evening to cap off what has been a tough season 😔. It was a game that ebbed and flowed, with 20000 children creating a party atmosphere in the stands at the Wankhede. Through some big-hitting, some crazy fielding and a contest that went until the final over, they were entertained. Sadly, the result wasn’t to be. Chasing 206 for victory, we didn’t get off to the best of starts, but the recovery and the late surge was something…

The Hardik carnage 👊

34 runs | 15 balls | 3 fours | 2 sixes .. from 101/5 in 11.3 overs with the asking rate touching 12s, skipper Hardik Pandya unleased beast mode right from ball one. He swung, tonked them into the stands, and left behind some incredible memories (and perhaps some cricket balls) for the kids to take back home. 💙💯

Supla Dada Aala Re 😁

It’s not been the best of seasons by Surya Dada’s high standards. But on this steamy afternoon, he decided to roll back the clock, smack it around for fun, like only he can 💪, and headline MI’s chase with a 42-ball 60, taking over after a tough start that had us down at 38/4 inside the powerplay.

Will Jacks in 2025, Will Jacks in 2026 💙

There’s something about Will Jacks and these ESA games! He was the star in 2025, and in 2026, he refused to be left behind. He dismissed the dangerous-looking Yashasvi Jaiswal with the ball early, and then forged a vital stand with SKY, smashing an 18-ball 33. But what was most memorable was his fielding effort in the first over by the boundary – a massive leap, one-handed throw back from beyond the boundary as he was falling over to save a six. 🤯

Overall, it wasn’t to be. The whole season wasn’t to be. At the end of two grueling months, there is a sense of disappointment at not having achieved what we’d set out to in terms of results, but nevertheless, there’s always pride at the fight shown by our boys. And on a special ESA Match Day, we’ve got the junior Paltan, 20000 children taking this back with them! 🥰