Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|30-04-2026
In the IPL 2026 match being played between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the pair of Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacques created history by making a bang for Mumbai. Both of them formed a dynamic partnership and achieved this feat by becoming the overseas opening pair for the team after 12 years.
In the 41st match of IPL 2026 being played on Wednesday (April 29) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Mumbai Indians openers Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacques adopted an aggressive style from the beginning and added 93 runs in just 43 balls for the first wicket.
This partnership is the second partnership of 50 or more runs by a foreign opening pair for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, and the special thing is that such a feat has been seen after 12 years.Will Jacques, who was playing his first match this season, played an explosive inning of 46 runs in 22 balls, which included 5 fours and 3 sixes.
On the other hand, Rickelton also looked in great form and scored a stormy century in 44 balls with the help of 9 fours and 7 sixes.Earlier in the year 2014, the pair of Michael Hussey and Lendl Simmons had consistently made excellent partnerships as overseas openers for Mumbai Indians.
He also holds the record for the highest opening partnership (120 runs) by a foreign opening pair for MI.Highest partnerships by overseas openers for Mumbai Indians:
- Michael Hussey, Lendl Simmons – 120 runs
- Will Jacques, Ryan Rickelton – 93 runs
- Michael Hussey, Lendl Simmons – 87 runs
- Michael Hussey, Lendl Simmons – 76 runs
- Michael Hussey, Lendl Simmons – 68 runs
It is worth noting that the performance of Mumbai Indians this season has not been anything special so far and the team has lost 5 out of 7 matches.
In such a situation, this match is a golden opportunity for them to make a comeback and this partnership of Richelton-Jacques is a very positive sign for the team.
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