MI Beat LSG by 6 Wickets as Gavaskar Criticizes Bumrah

Mumbai Indians secured a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, ending a three-match losing streak, but the game drew sharp criticism from former India captain Sunil Gavaskar toward pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for bowling three no-balls.

LSG posted 228 for five in 20 overs, powered by Nicholas Pooran’s 63, Mitchell Marsh’s 44, Himmat Singh’s 40 and Aiden Markram’s 31. Mumbai chased the target in 18.4 overs, with openers Rohit Sharma scoring 84 off 44 balls and Ryan Rickelton making 83 to forge a 144-run partnership that set the foundation for the win.

Bumrah endured a difficult outing, finishing with figures of four overs for 45 runs without a wicket. His spell included three no-balls and three wides, with two no-balls coming consecutively in the 14th over against LSG. One no-ball dismissed Himmat Singh caught behind, but the batter survived and contributed to LSG’s total exceeding 220. Commentating on the match, Gavaskar reacted strongly on air: “Do not tell me again. Do not tell me that Bumrah has bowled a no-ball. That is not acceptable. You are a professional cricketer, it is not acceptable. Wides, yes, I understand,...