Watch: Nita Ambani presents special award to Ryan Rickelton for match-winning knock vs LSG in IPL 2026

Rohit Sharma (84) made a strong return after recovering from injury, while Ryan Rickelton (83) once again showed his powerful batting as the Mumbai Indians defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their Indian Premier League 2026 match on Monday. After the loss, Lucknow remained at the bottom of the table with seven defeats in nine matches, while Mumbai stayed in ninth place with six points from 10 games.

Following the match, Nita Ambani presented a special award to Ryan Rickelton for his match-winning performance. The award was given on the field after the game, recognising his important contribution with the bat in a crucial win for the Mumbai Indians.

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The gesture was appreciated by fans, as it highlighted the value of individual performances in team success. Rickelton’s innings received praise across social media, further strengthening his position as a key player for the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL 2026 season.

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Nita Ambani honours Ryan Rickelton with Maverick Award after MI’s dominant win

Facing Lucknow Super Giants, openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton built a strong foundation with a 143-run partnership, their third century stand in the Indian Premier League. Their efforts helped the Mumbai Indians chase down a challenging target of 228, finishing at 229/4 in just 18.4 overs to secure an important win.

After the match, MI owner Nita Ambani came forward to motivate the players and congratulate the team for their impressive performance. She appreciated the efforts of the players and support staff, acknowledging their contribution to the strong victory. As part of the celebrations, Nita Ambani presented Ryan Rickelton with the “Maverick Award” for his outstanding innings. The award included a pair of Tom Ford optical sunglasses worth ₹63,000. After receiving the award, Rickelton thanked her and also congratulated his teammates for their collective effort in achieving the win.

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Ryan Rickelton shines with match-winning knock for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026

Ryan Rickelton has enjoyed a strong IPL 2026 season so far. While he has not been fully consistent, with a few low scores, his impact has been significant whenever he has found rhythm. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants, he delivered one of his best performances, smashing 83 runs off just 32 balls. His innings helped the Mumbai Indians chase down the target comfortably and pushed his season tally to 380 runs, placing him sixth among the top run-scorers. Notably, no other batter from either team features in the top 20 at this stage.

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Playing at the Wankhede Stadium, Rickelton gave the Mumbai Indians a flying start in their chase of 229. Opening alongside Rohit Sharma, he stitched a massive 143-run partnership for the first wicket. His innings was filled with aggressive stroke play, including six fours and eight sixes, marking his fifth IPL half-century. He also has a century to his name this season, highlighting his ability to play big innings.

In terms of overall numbers, Rickelton has now scored 768 runs from 22 IPL matches at an average of 38.40 and a strike rate of 168.42. In the current season alone, he has scored 380 runs in eight matches at an average of 54.28 and an impressive strike rate of 190.95, including three scores of 50 or more. Across all T20 matches, he has crossed 4,600 runs, reaching 4,630 runs from 163 games at an average of 32.37. He has registered 28 fifties and four centuries in the format, with a strong strike rate of 148.11, underlining his value as a powerful top-order batter.