Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey admitted that Mumbai Indians should have posted a stronger total after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a composed four-wicket victory over already-eliminated Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Mumbai Indians pulled off a heart-stopping victory in the 58th match of IPL 2026, chasing down Punjab Kings' 200/8 with six wickets in hand and just one ball remaining at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Mumbai Indians's IPL campaign came to a disappointing end on Sunday when they were eliminated from the playoff race following a two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat the Mumbai Indians in dramatic fashion to go top of the Indian Premier League, with the Chennai Super Kings chasing a huge total against the Lucknow Super Giants in the other match on Sunday.
Ryan Rickelton admits it has been "tricky" being in competition with Proteas teammate Quinton de Kock for the opening berth in the Mumbai Indians line-up this IPL season.