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Allah Ghazanfar made a big mark for Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium. The young spinner now has six wickets in the powerplay this season, which is the most by any Mumbai Indians spinner in one IPL season.

He went past the old record held by Harbhajan Singh, who had taken five wickets in the powerplay during the 2011 season. This is a big moment for Ghazanfar and also for the team.

The third over of the match provided its critical moment when Ghazanfar took Josh Inglis' wicket. He bowled a carrom ball, and Inglis tried to play a shot but mistimed it. Suryakumar Yadav ran back and completed a safe catch. Inglis scored 13 runs off just 5 balls before getting out.

Ghazanfar provides his best value to Mumbai during this season's first match. He helps the team win matches by taking powerplay wickets which is his main duty.

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Lucknow Super Giants began their match with a successful opening despite losing one player. The team achieved 71 runs with one lost wicket after only 5 overs. The Mumbai bowlers faced strong pressure because of the team's extremely high scoring pace.

Mitchell Marsh played a steady and attacking innings. He scored 33 runs without losing his wicket from 18 balls, which included four boundaries and two sixes. Nicholas Pooran also played quick shots and remained unbeaten on 22 runs from just 8 balls, including three sixes.

Lucknow ended their first five overs by scoring 71 runs with one player out, while Marsh and Pooran batted. The team lost only one wicket when Josh Inglis got caught by Suryakumar Yadav after facing Ghazanfar's delivery. The team also got a few extra runs through wides and a no-ball.

Deepak Chahar bowled one over but he conceded 11 runs without taking any wickets. Jasprit Bumrah bowled two overs and conceded 31 runs. Ghazanfar was the most effective bowler because he only allowed 9 runs to score while taking one wicket. Will Jacks also bowled one over but went for 20 runs.

The match started with Mumbai Indians choosing to bowl first. The match has now entered an exciting stage because Lucknow started strong and Ghazanfar achieved his record.