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IPL 2026: 'Lord' Shardul happy to finally play for MI, shine on home ground

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Shardul Thakur Stars on MI Debut with 3 Wickets, Wins Player of the Match vs KKR in IPL 2026

By IANS News March 30, 2026 • 09:30 AM View: 404

Shardul Thakur, who was a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians in their early years, celebrated his first match for the franchise with a three-wicket haul that helped them beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium.

Thakur has played for the Kings XI Punjab, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Suoer Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL before being brought to his home town franchise after a swap deal with LSG. On Sunday, he justified that faith by claiming 3-39 that halted a rampaging KKR innings and helped MI restrict them to 220/4 in 20 overs.