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MI vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026: Mumbai win first game of season for first time since 2012

FirstCricket Staff March 29, 2026, 23:54:09 IST

MI vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026 (Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard): Mumbai Indians completed a record chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of IPL 2026. This is also the first time since 2012 that they have won the first match of the season.

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MI vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026: Mumbai win first game of season for first time since 2012
Tilak Varma is finding ways to keep the runs ticking for MI. Image: Reuters

MI vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians pulled off a record chase against Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing 221 in 19.1 overs to win by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Rohit Sharma starred with a blistering 78 off 38 balls, while Ryan Rickelton supported with a quickfire 81. KKR had posted 220/4, thanks to captain Ajinkya Rahane’s knock and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s late push. Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah had been the standout bowlers for MI, but the visitors still managed to put on an above-par total. Rohit and Rickelton’s destructive partnership ensured MI overcame the jinx of losing their IPL season openers in previous years, making it their biggest successful chase at Wankhede. Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma provided the finishing touches, sealing a comprehensive victory for the five-time champions.

MI vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard, Updates

MI vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026: Follow latest updates and full scorecard from Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 29 March (Sunday).

March 29, 2026, 23:53:40 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: That’s it from Wankhede! Mumbai Indians have chased down 221 to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton’s explosive partnership helped Mumbai Indians chase down a record 221 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede. KKR’s 220/4 was a strong total, but Mumbai’s firepower proved too much. A perfect start to their IPL 2026 campaign as they break the jinx of not winning the first match in previous seasons.
March 29, 2026, 23:51:38 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: POTM Shardul Thakur speaks after the win

“[What keeps you going on such batting decks?] I’ve said this before also, I like challenges. This was a challenging situation, especially sixth over. Because you expect Boult or Bumrah to get early wickets, but didn’t happen. So it was challenging coming in and bowling that sixth over. Challenges are what have made me. This ground has given me bitter and sweet memories both. To come and play for MI is special. To come and play on my home ground. I was a net bowler and upcoming boy in the early years, quietly making my mark. Since then it was always going to happen, and it’s finally happened. So it feels special. I’ll be very happy if I stay here [for my career]. It’s my home city. The kind of backing I have got here is amazing. To trade me from LSG and playing me first game. [On the Lord memes] I like them because people give that name with love. So it’s not really a ‘meme’ meme. Just a way for people to show love.’
March 29, 2026, 23:43:56 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Hardik Pandya is happy with MI ending the opening match jinx

“Obviously it’s been a long wait [to win the season opener]. Everytime we’ve come we wanted to start the season on a high. The whole group is very glad we were able to do it. [On chasing big totals now] Modern cricket, plus we’ve seen what this wicket plays like. Credit to the bowlers, not letting KKR fly away to 240s or 250s. Those become tough targets but 220 is always chaseable. Rohit and Rickelton were outstanding. [On picking between Ricks and QDK] Ryan has done very well for us last year. And Quinny is a top man. He understood that we are backing the man, and having continuity. Glad it worked. Whenever I see Ro play some shots, it opens everyone’s mouth. Nothing short of excellent, nothing short of outstanding. [On Thakur] I told him, enough hopping franchises. You have to be here for the rest of your career. The way he outsmarts batters, the way he bowls, brilliant.”
March 29, 2026, 23:31:56 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Ryan Rickelton talks about his sensational batting

“[The knock feels] Pretty good. Didn’t have the best week’s preparation coming into this but finding the middle of the bat felt pretty special. [On the run out] I thought Tilak said yes, but I didn’t hear him clearly. And i was a bit lazy, couldn’t crawl back. Not Blessing’s fault, he was just trying to get the ball. Wasn’t in rhythm coming into the game, but I like to think I am old enough to know my game. Obviously, I felt that pressure and weight of having Quinny behind me. It was good to get the start. I felt the pressure, but I want to be able to play more freely. He’s also very helpful. We’re close and spend a lot of time together. He knows my game really well as well. Really nice to just be in the change room with him.”
March 29, 2026, 23:28:42 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Ajinkya Rahane dissects his team's loss at Wankhede

“Feeling okay but lot of cramps, especially my calves. Hopefully I’ll be okay. It was really tough [for bowlers] Inexperienced bowling attack, but these boys will learn. Strong batting lineup. So it’s a learning curve. I thought MI batted well. So our bowlers will definitely learn. [On playing the way at his age] I’m still young, KP [Kevin Pietersen]. But yeah really happy with the way I am batting in the moment. Hopefully Green starts to bowl soon and the combination will be slightly different. We batted really well but finding that balance with the ball is really important. [On why Green can’t bowl] That question you need to ask Cricket Australia. [On positives] We batted well and I thought Kartik Tyagi bowled well. Played after a while but he was really good. Lot of positives and long way to go.”
March 29, 2026, 23:15:29 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Mumbai Indians complete a record chase to start IPL 2026 with a bang

Mumbai Indians chase down 220 with ease, thanks to Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, and support from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya. Naman Dhir finished it with a classy boundary, giving MI their first season-opener win since 2012 and completing their biggest chase in IPL history. Their previous biggest chase was 219 against Delhi Capitals in 2021.
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March 29, 2026, 23:12:18 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Narine strikes as Tilak falls atbut Mumbai remain in control

Tilak Varma has departed for 20 after picking out Manish Pandey at long-on off Sunil Narine, giving Kolkata Knight Riders a breakthrough, but it may be too late now. Mumbai Indians still remain in control of the chase with only a small target left to finish the job.
March 29, 2026, 23:05:48 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Tilak Varma keeps MI on course in chase of 221

Mumbai Indians have reached 201/3 after 17 overs, now needing just 20 from 18 balls. Tilak Varma finished the over with a clever scoop for four off Kartik Tyagi to keep MI in the chase. Hardik Pandya is rotating the strike as Kolkata Knight Riders feel pressure to deliver in the death overs.
March 29, 2026, 22:57:58 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Hardik Pandya counterattacks after Ryan Rickelton’s run-out

Mumbai Indians have moved to 193/3 after 16 overs, needing 28 from 24 balls as the chase steadies again after the earlier twist with Ryan Rickelton’s dismissal. Hardik Pandya responded with two quick boundaries off Blessing Muzarabani in the same over.
March 29, 2026, 22:55:17 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Bizarre run-out ends Ryan Rickelton’s brilliant 81-run knock

Just when Mumbai Indians looked set to cruise, Ryan Rickelton was run out in a strange twist after a sharp direct hit from Anukul Roy off Blessing Muzarabani’s slower ball. The dismissal ended his superb 81 and gave Kolkata Knight Riders an opening in the chase. Rickelton took a single and wanted to go for another run when Tilak Varma sent him back. While returning to his crease, Muzarabani got in Rickelton’s way and the ball hit the stumps, sending him back to the pavilion.
March 29, 2026, 22:46:17 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: SKY departs but MI continue to cruise in chase of 221 with Rickelton still intact

Suryakumar Yadav has been dismissed for a quick 16 after holing out to Rinku Singh off Kartik Tyagi, giving Kolkata Knight Riders a much-needed second wicket. However, Mumbai Indians are firmly in control of the match. Tilak Varma has joined Ryan Rickelton at the crease with the target approaching.
March 29, 2026, 22:44:25 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Ryan Rickelton nears century as MI close in on target

Mumbai Indians are 175/1 after 14 overs, needing just 46 from 36 balls. Ryan Rickelton is batting on 80 and scored another boundary off Varun Chakravarthy on the last ball. Suryakumar Yadav is chipping in from the other end. Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling to find a breakthrough.
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March 29, 2026, 22:40:43 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rickelton keeps the charge on with towering six

Mumbai Indians have moved to 163/1 after 13 overs, needing just 58 from 42 balls as the chase remains in their control. Ryan Rickelton is continuing his superb knock after Rohit Sharma’s departure. Suryakumar Yadav is rotating the strike well to keep the pressure on Kolkata Knight Riders.
March 29, 2026, 22:36:58 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: SKY begins in style with a Supla Shot after Rohit’s dismissal

Suryakumar Yadav got off the mark with his trademark Supla Shot for four off Vaibhav Arora, immediately after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal. He has come in as an Impact Sub and didn’t take part in the first innings, so he doesn’t even known the pace of the game well, which makes the shot even more special. MI are 152/1 in 12 overs.
March 29, 2026, 22:33:57 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rohit falls for 78 as SKY walks in as Impact Player after a brilliant catch

Rohit Sharma’s blazing knock has ended on 78 off 38 balls after a stunning diving catch from Anukul Roy off Vaibhav Arora, finally giving Kolkata Knight Riders the much-needed breakthrough. Suryakumar Yadav has come in as Mumbai Indians’ Impact Player. Despite the wicket, the momentum remains with MI. KKR will need more wickets to do some real damage.
March 29, 2026, 22:27:28 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Why isn't Cameron Green coming for KKR as they search for a breakthrough

Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to turn to Cameron Green despite the strong opening stand from Mumbai Indians, raising questions about the bowling strategy. The Australian all-rounder, the costliest overseas players in IPL history, offers an option with the ball as well, but KKR are holding him back while desperately looking for a wicket to break the partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton.
March 29, 2026, 22:24:02 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rohit, Rickelton power MI to 122/0 and keep the chase well on course

Mumbai Indians have reached 122/0 after 10 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders, needing 99 from 60 balls with both openers in full flow. Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma are continuing the record opening stand. KKR need wickets to stop this carnage from Rohit and Rickelton. The latter was even dropped twice by KKR in previous overs, allowing MI to get away in this chase of 221.
March 29, 2026, 22:21:19 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: KKR drop Rickelton as second chance goes down in last few overs

Kolkata Knight Riders missed another crucial chance as Ryan Rickelton was put down in the deep, giving Mumbai Indians a big let-off. This is the second time Rickelton has been dropped and it might cost KKR the game.
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March 29, 2026, 22:18:29 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rickelton reaches fifty as MI flying in this chase of 221 at Wankhede

Mumbai Indians have raced to 110/0 after 9 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders, with Ryan Rickelton smashing a quickfire half-century and continuing the aggressive start alongside Rohit Sharma. Rickelton hit Sunil Narine for two sixes in the over. MI now need 111 from 66 balls.
March 29, 2026, 22:15:58 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rohit and Rickelton lead MI's strong start; KKR need to break this partnership asap

Mumbai Indians have moved to 96/0 after 8 overs and Kolkata Knight Riders need to break the opening partnership as soon as possible to regain control of the match. MI now need 125 from 72 balls, keeping the chase on track. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton are making it look easy in the middle.
March 29, 2026, 22:09:47 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: SIX! Rickelton isn't one to stay quiet for too long!

Sunil Narine introduced after the powerplay, and the veteran off-spinner begins on a tidy note with two singles in the first three balls as the field spreads out. Rickelton, however, ensures that the over isn’t too quiet as he slog-sweeps into the stands beyond deep midwicket, hitting against the turn. Eight from the over. MI 88/0 after 7; target: 221
March 29, 2026, 22:05:17 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: FIFTY UP FOR ROHIT SHARMA! MI race to 80/0 at the end of the powerplay!

Rohit Sharma completes a half-century of half-centuries in the IPL – a feat achieved only by a handful of individuals in the league’s history! Brings up the milestone with a brace in the final ball of powerplay, taking 23 deliveries to get there. Another big over for MI with 16 coming off, with Rohit smashing KKR’s ‘Impact Sub’ for a couple of maximums over cover and midwicket. Rohit and Rickelton were going neck-and-neck at one point but it’s the ‘Hitman’ who has surged ahead and assumed charge. KKR were 78/1 at the same stage. MI have two more on the board without losing a wicket.
March 29, 2026, 22:00:31 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: FOUR! SIX! Rohit brings up fifty of the opening partnership with Rickelton in style!

Spin introduced for the first time today, and Rohit welcomes leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy into the attack with a four and a six – going inside-out over cover for a four first ball before producing a lofted drive down the ground over long off next ball. Targets the other side of the boundary two balls later with a slog-sweep behind square for a four. 15 from Varun’s first over. MI 64/0 after 5; target: 221
March 29, 2026, 21:55:57 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rinku Singh assumes charge as Ajinkya Rahane hobbles off the field

Bit of a delay ahead of the fifth over, with Rahane appearing to struggle with what appears to be cramps, though there is also a possibility of it being a hamstring issue. Rinku had been named vice-captain ahead of the season, and gets an opportunity to lead the side in the very first game, even if temporarily.
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March 29, 2026, 21:52:11 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: The sixes are starting to flow for the MI openers now

Rohit smashes Muzarabani for his second maximum at the start of the Zimbabwean pacer’s second over, skipping down the track and slapping a back-to-length delivery over deep extra cover. Rickelton helps himself to his third four balls later, pulling a length ball over long on with a clean strike. MI 49/0 in 4; target: 221
March 29, 2026, 21:46:24 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: HUGE OVER FOR MI WITH 19 COMING OFF IT!

Arora’s smashed for three sixes in his second over, with two of them coming off Rickelton’s bat! Bowls into the slot to Rohit in the second delivery, and the ‘Hitman’ confidently dispatches it towards the midwicket fence for the first six of the MI chase. Rickelton then smashes the ball towards either side of the wicket for back-to-back sixes towards the end of the over, going for a lofted drive over extra cover in the fifth before heaving a short delivery towards deep midwicket in the final delivery. MI 34/0 in 3; target: 221
March 29, 2026, 21:40:55 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Expensive introduction to the IPL for Muzarabani

Blessing Muzarabani, a last-minute signing for KKR ahead of the season, concedes 9 in his first over on IPL debut, with Rohit and Rickelton collecting a boundary each. Both boundaries, however, aren’t the product of confident shots – Rohit getting an inside edge towards fine leg and Rickelton mishitting the ball down the ground towards the vacant long on region. MI 15/0 in 2; target: 221
March 29, 2026, 21:36:32 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: FOUR! Rickelton collects the first boundary of the MI chase!

Rickelton gets a thick outside edge off a full, wide delivery from Vaibhav Arora in the third delivery of the first over, with a misfield by Blessing Muzarabani at third man allowing the ball to go for a four. Six from the over. MI 6/0 after 1; target: 221
March 29, 2026, 21:32:19 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton make their way out to the centre to get MI's chase underway!

And it’s Rickelton, and not Rohit, who will be taking first strike for the five-time champions. The Knight Riders, meanwhile, have made their Impact Substitution – bringing pacer Kartik Tyagi in for opener Finn Allen.
March 29, 2026, 21:24:51 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Angkrish Raghuvanshi says KKR bowlers can even spin on glass

In his interaction with commentators, KKR batter Angkrish Raguvanshi backed Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine to still get some help on the Wankhede pitch despite MI spinners struggling in the first innings. He said, “they can even spin on glass.”
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March 29, 2026, 21:17:33 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Kolkata post second-highest IPL total vs Mumbai; Hardik & Co face record chase at Wankhede

Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 220/4 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, with Rinku Singh and Angkrish Raghuvanshi providing the late push in the final overs. It is KKR’s second-highest IPL total against MI, and the hosts led by Hardik Pandya will now need their biggest successful chase at Wankhede to pull off a win.
March 29, 2026, 21:09:00 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Hardik removes Raghuvanshi right after his fifty as KKR cross 200

Kolkata Knight Riders go past the 200-mark but lose Angkrish Raghuvanshi soon after his half-century. Hardik Pandya took the crucial wicket for Mumbai Indians. Raghuvanshi had just reached his fifty with a boundary and was looking dangerous. Vice-captain Rinku Singh now has the responsibility to help his team finish strong.
March 29, 2026, 21:06:11 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Bumrah keeps it tight as KKR close in on 200 after 18 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders have moved to 199/3 after 18 overs, collecting just eight runs from Jasprit Bumrah’s over. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has reached 47 and he will be key if KKR want to cross 220-230 against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede. Rinku Singh is rotating the strike well.
March 29, 2026, 21:01:13 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Raghuvanshi, Rinku push KKR close to 200 but they need to do more in death overs with Bumrah coming

Kolkata Knight Riders reached 191/3 after 17 overs, adding 14 runs off Shardul Thakur’s over. Angkrish Raghuvanshi smashed a six while Rinku Singh finished the over with a clever boundary to keep the pressure on MI. Jasprit Bumrah has two overs remaining and he will be the key if MI want to restrict KKR to below 220.
March 29, 2026, 20:56:08 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: KKR not slowing down after Rahane's dismissal and Raghuvanshi lifeline

Kolkata Knight Riders moved to 177/3 after 16 overs, collecting 10 runs off Trent Boult’s final over. Rinku Singh found a boundary early in the over while Angkrish Raghuvanshi kept rotating the strike. KKR will look for a late surge and try to cross 220 runs.
March 29, 2026, 20:52:24 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Rohit Sharma drops a sitter as Raghuvanshi gets a lifeline

Rohit Sharma dropped Angkrish Raghuvanshi off Ghazanfar and to make the matter worse, it even went for a four. The next delivery is sent out of the park by the KKR batter for a six. Kolkata are 167/3 in 15 overs. Mumbai Indians need a breakthrough to stop Knight Riders from crossing 220-230.
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March 29, 2026, 20:44:27 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Shardul does it again for MI as Rahane departs after a fine knock

MI needed a wicket desperately and Shardul Thakur has once again provided the breakthrough by removing dangerman Ajinkya Rahane, who departed after a fine knock of 67 off 40 balls. Hardik Pandya took a fine catch running backwards at cover. KKR are 150/3 in 14 overs.
March 29, 2026, 20:41:24 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: KKR still going at over 11 runs an over and MI are out of options; They need Bumrah again!

KKR have moved to 144/2 after 13 overs and MI are now out of options. Trent Boult gave away eight runs in the over after Jasprit Bumrah managed to pull things back a little bit. Ajinkya Rahane is continuing to anchor while Angkrish Raghuvanshi is also finding boundaries at regular intervals. MI need wickets to slow down the run rate and Bumrah will be perfect for the job.
March 29, 2026, 20:36:17 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Bumrah keeps it tight, KKR reach 136/2 after 12 overs

Jasprit Bumrah bowled a controlled over, conceding just five runs. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were forced to just rotate the strike. Despite the quiet over, KKR are still scoring at more than 11 runs per over, with Rahane continuing to anchor the innings.
March 29, 2026, 20:28:48 (IST)

MI vs KKR Live Score: Ajinkya Rahane continues the charge as KKR surge ahead in style

KKR have moved to 131/2 after 11 overs and MI are just not able to contain the flow of runs. Ajinkya Rahane is leading the innings brilliantly and has reached 63. Allah Ghazanfar once again went for 11 runs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi is at the other end supporting the skipper as KKR maintain a strong scoring rate.

MI vs KKR Live Score: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are up against three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, March 29.

MI had finished third in the last IPL season while KKR who were the then defending champions finished at the eigth place in the 10-team league. Both the teams have retained their captains but while MI have continued with almost the same team, KKR have opted for a big reset.

Apart from finding a new combination, KKR are also struggling with injuries as pacers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep have both been ruled out of the entire season. Their Rs 18 crore buy Matheesha Pathirana too remains out of the side currently due to fitness concerns.

MI vs KKR head to head record

MI have a big advantage over KKR in terms of their past record. The MI franchise has a 24-11 lead in their head-to-head record against KKR. Apart from the history, what also goes in favour of the Hardik Pandya-led side is their stability and star power.

Apart from Pandya, MI have Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah as their star players who all were part of the 2026 T20 World Cup winning team. Rohit Sharma too is a big name and will once again be opening the batting.

Allah Ghazanfar is likely to make his IPL debut in the bowling attack led by Bumrah and also boasting of Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar.

KKR will have to find ways to fit in some big overseas names. The Kiwi opening duo of Finn Allen and Tim Siefert will both by vying for a spot while Cameron Green and Rovman Powell too are good enough to start. They have a big weakness in their pace attack but their spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine is among the most dangerous in the league.

MI vs KKR full squads

Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Danish Malewar, Ashwani Kumar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Mayank Rawat, Atharva Ankolekar, Raghu Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Tim Seifert(w), Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Umran Malik, Rahul Tripathi, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Rachin Ravindra, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Prashant Solanki, Daksh Kamra, Sarthak Ranjan, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey

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