India, March 30 -- Five-time champions Mumbai Indians registered a comprehensive six-wicket win as Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's 148-run opening stand helped the franchise chase down the daunting total of 221 with five balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. With this win, Mumbai registered a win in their opening match of an IPL season for the first time in 14 years. However, despite the remarkable victory, all the chatter was reserved around Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 World Cup-winning captain, playing as the impact sub.

Unlike last season, the Mumbai management refrained from playing Rohit Sharma as the impact sub, and it was SKY who warmed the bench during the bowling innings. As expected, Mumbai Indians head coach Ma...