Sports
Mumbai Indians create history with 25th win against KKR
Five-time champions set a new IPL record with a dominant victory at Wankhede
MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign in style, demolishing Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-octane clash at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Led by Hardik Pandya, MI raced to 224/4 in 19.1 overs, chasing down 221 with ease, marking their highest successful chase in IPL history and the sixth-best overall in the league.
The win also cemented a historic milestone: MI have now beaten KKR 25 times in 36 encounters, the most any team has ever won against a single opponent in IPL history. KKR remain stuck on 11 wins.
At Wankhede, MI’s dominance is even more pronounced — 11 victories in 13 games against KKR, setting a record at a single venue. The next best record is nine wins by KKR and SRH against Punjab Kings.
MI’s chase of 200-plus totals has now succeeded six times, the second-most in IPL history, trailing only PBKS with eight such wins. The victory also breaks the franchise’s infamous opener jinx: for the first time since IPL 2012, MI have started the season with a win.
Next up, Mumbai Indians face Delhi Capitals on April 4, looking to maintain momentum and continue rewriting IPL records.
Sports
Kaacon Sethi retires as CMO of Dainik Bhaskar Group after 12 years
Led brand, content and revenue innovation across media, sports and entertainment.
MUMBAI: After nearly a dozen years of shaping narratives and building brands, Kaacon Sethi is signing off from the marketing playbook at least for now. The long-time chief marketing officer at Dainik Bhaskar Group has stepped down, bringing to a close a 12-year stint that saw her steer the organisation through evolving media and revenue landscapes.
During her tenure, Sethi worked at the intersection of advertising, content and commerce collaborating closely with advertisers to craft client solutions and develop content-led offerings that went beyond traditional formats. Her role increasingly focused on aligning editorial strengths with brand objectives, unlocking new revenue streams in a media ecosystem undergoing rapid transformation.
Her journey at Bhaskar, she noted, was among the most defining phases of her career, one that allowed her to build, experiment and contribute across marketing, branded content and business strategy. From strengthening market presence to driving newer initiatives such as “Urban Bharat”, her work reflected a broader shift in how media organisations approach audience engagement and monetisation.
Sethi also highlighted the collaborative environment within the organisation, describing it as a space where ideas were tested, debated and pursued with conviction, an approach that helped shape several of the group’s marketing and content innovations over the years.
With experience spanning media, entertainment and sports marketing, her exit marks the end of a significant chapter not just for her but also for the organisation’s evolving marketing strategy.
For now, Sethi plans to take a short break before moving on to the next phase of her career. If the past 12 years are any indication, the pause may be brief but the impact is likely to linger longer.
