History of Indian writing in Mumbai (Image: IPL) On May 2, 2026, Mumbai Indians made cricket history by becoming the first team ever to cross the 50,000-run mark in T20 cricket. The milestone was achieved during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Entering the match needing 114 runs to reach the landmark, MI crossed the historic mark in the 15th over of their innings.Interestingly, the record came in a game where Mumbai posted a subpar total, but the significance of the achievement overshadowed the result. In their 308th T20 appearance, the franchise became the first to cross the 50,000-run mark, underscoring their longevity and dominance in the shortest format.
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Shikhar Dhawan on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, life after retirement and moreMumbai Indians’ tally includes runs amassed in 286 IPL matches and 22 Champions League 2020 matches. Their consistency over the years has made them one of the most successful and prolific teams in T20 history.Major contributorsLeading the charge is former captain Rohit Sharma, who has been the backbone of MI’s batting with 6286 runs. He is followed by Suryakumar Yadav (3,933 runs) and Kieron Pollard (3,915 runs), both of whom have played a vital role in the success of the franchise.Global T20 Run Leaders (as of May 2, 2026)
- Mumbai Indians – 50,003 runs (308 matches)
- Somerset County Cricket Club – 48,244 runs (303 matches)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 47,304 runs (295 matches)
- Chennai Super Kings – 46,438 runs (286 matches)
- Indian National Cricket Team – 45,241 runs (281 matches)
Coming into the match, MI collapsed from a promising position and ended up on 159/7 with Naman Dhir top scoring with 57. The middle order again faltered and despite a solid platform they failed to capitalize. CSK’s bowling was led by Anshul Kamboj (3/32) while Noor Ahmad and Jamie Overton applied consistent pressure through the middle overs.In reply, CSK comfortably chased down the target, powered by an unbeaten 67 from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and a steady 54* from Kartik Sharma. The win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium not only completed the league double over their arch-rivals but also dealt a significant blow to Mumbai Indians’ play-off hopes while keeping CSK firmly in contention.
