India, April 27 -- Ryan Rickelton produced a batting masterclass at the Wankhede Stadium, setting the stage on fire during Mumbai Indians' clash against the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. The South African southpaw, who opens the innings for MI, came out with a clear intent - to dominate from ball one - and wasted no time in taking on the LSG bowling attack.

Facing a Lucknow attack featuring the returning Mayank Yadav, Rickelton looked unbothered by the pace and movement on offer. He went hammer and tongs at the bowlers, finding boundaries with disdain and putting MI firmly in control during the early stages.

In sublime touch, Rickelton brought up his half-century off just 25 balls, the fastest by any Mumbai Indians batter in thi...