Cricket fans were in for a treat of match as Mumbai Indians locked horns with Rajasthan Royals. The fans lay witness to some extraordinary bowling spell, especially from the visitors. Rajasthan Royals outclassed MI at Wankhede to clinch a 6 wicket victory.
Rajasthan Royals clinched their 3 win in a trot. And with this win, Sanju Samson and Co go on to hit on top of the IPL Points Table. On the other hand, the poor form for Mumbai Indians continue. The Hardik Pandya led side have lose their opening three matches and sit at the bottom of the table.
Unwanted Record for Rohit Sharma
Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma had a game to forget. The ace batter departed for a golden duck. Looking uncomfortable on his first ball, he nicked a outswinger to see Sanju Samson diving to take a blinding catch. Unfortunately, that is not the end for Rohit. He went on to register a major unwanted milestone.
Rohit Sharma now has the joint highest ducks in IPL history. He and Dinesh Karthik now share the top spot with 17 ducks. RCB’s Dinesh Karthik tops the charts after accumulating more golden ducks.
More Misery for Mumbai Indians
In a day where Mumbai Indians were hoping that they get all 2 points from the game, there team disappointed again. The entire Mumbai Indians top order falter and experienced a huge collapse. Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir and Dewald Brevis all departed for a duck.
Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya restored the innings for the hosts. But a thunderous spell from Yuzvendra Chahal saw the middle order too fizzle under the pressure of the Rajasthan Royals’ bowling.
Yuzvendra Chahal makes case for Team India Again
Yuzvendra Chahal has been in sensational form in IPL 2024. The veteran spinner has already bagged 6 wickets in 3 games. But the highlight of the match was when Chahal just gave away 11 runs in his 4 overs spell. That’s not all. Chahal went on to bag wickets. His victims involved Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya and Gerald Coetzee.
With this incredible bowling spell, Chahal will make a strong case for a return to the Team India. His priority will be play for Team India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
Riyan Parag Magic continues in IPL 2024
Riyan Parag has gone on to slam yet another fifty in IPL 2024. And that’s not all. The young Rajasthan Royals batter is now the highest run getter. Parag has accumulated 181 runs in 3 games, same as Virat Kohli. However, the youngster gets the Orange Cap courtesy of superior strike rate.
Parag remained unbeaten on 54 from 39 balls. He slammed 5 fours and 3 sixes to clinch a 6 wicket win for the Rajasthan Royals against MI in Wankhede.
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