In a thrilling match at Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma (former captain of the Indian cricket team and MI legend) made a triumphant return from injury, scoring 84 runs off 44 balls to lead Mumbai Indians (MI) to a 6-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026. Following the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka shared a heartfelt Instagram post praising Sharma's character and talent, stating, 'People don’t call you a legend for no reason.' This interaction ignited excitement among fans, who began calling for MI to acquire Sharma for ₹50 crore in the next season. As for MI's playoff prospects, they must win their remaining four matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals to reach 14 points. They also need other teams to falter in their matches to keep their playoff hopes alive. Similarly, LSG has a slim chance of qualifying, needing to win all their remaining matches while relying on favorable outcomes from other teams.