It was an emotional night at the Wankhede Stadium as former Indian cricket star Vinod Kambli made a rare public appearance after the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite visible health struggles that left him needing support to walk, Kambli was greeted with warmth and concern from fans and media alike.
Kambli, who represented India in 17 Tests and 104 ODIs during the 1990s, was seen outside the stadium leaning on two companions. A touching moment captured on camera showed fans calling out, "Get well soon, sir," to which the former cricketer responded with a smile and a thumbs-up. The video has since gone viral, sparking an outpouring of support for the 54-year-old legend.
On the field, the action was just as intense. Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a massive target of 249 with six wickets and eight balls to spare. Travis Head set the tone with a blistering 76 off just 30 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen finished the job with an unbeaten 65 off 30 deliveries, smashing seven fours and four sixes in the process.
Their heroics overshadowed a remarkable innings from Mumbai's Ryan Rickelton, who remained unbeaten on 123 off 55 balls. The left-handed opener smashed the franchise's fastest-ever IPL century, reaching the milestone in just 44 deliveries, but his efforts weren't enough to secure a win.
The victory lifted Sunrisers Hyderabad to third place on the points table with 12 points. For Mumbai Indians, the loss was another blow at their home ground, where they have now lost four of five matches this season. Sitting ninth with just two wins from eight games, the five-time champions face an uphill battle to keep their playoff hopes alive.
