In a dramatic turn of events, the Wankhede crowd was left in stunned silence as Mumbai Indians‘ star opener, Rohit Sharma, departed for a golden duck against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The match, which took place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, saw Rohit Sharma falling victim to a brilliant delivery from RR’s pacer, Trent Boult. Discover Rohit Sharma’s unexpected record during the MI vs RR match in IPL 2024.
The toss was won by RR, and their captain Sanju Samson elected to field first. The decision proved to be beneficial as Boult struck early in the innings, dismissing Rohit Sharma in the very first over. Boult, known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, delivered a short of a length delivery that moved away from Rohit. The MI opener, in an attempt to play a tentative push, ended up edging the ball behind the stumps.
Sanju Samson, the RR captain, exhibited sharp reflexes as he dived to his right and secured the catch with one hand, sending Rohit Sharma back to the pavilion without troubling the scorers. This early setback put MI under pressure right from the start of their innings, much to the disappointment of their home crowd.
The dismissal also marked a milestone of sorts for Rohit Sharma, as it was his 17th duck in the history of the IPL, equalling the record held by Dinesh Karthik. The Wankhede crowd, known for its vocal support for the home team, was left in disbelief as their beloved captain departed without scoring a single run.
Most Ducks in IPL
| Player | Number of Ducks |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 17 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 17 |
| Piyush Chawla | 15 |
| Mandeep Singh | 15 |
| Sunil Narine | 15 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 15 |
Despite the early loss of Rohit Sharma, MI managed to post a total of 125/9 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to contributions from other batsmen. However, RR, in pursuit of their target, got off to a decent start, with Riyan Parag and Ravi Ashwin at the crease.
The match, which is crucial for both teams in the context of the IPL 2024, promises to be an exciting contest as RR look to chase down the target set by MI. With the Wankhede crowd eagerly waiting to see their team bounce back, all eyes will be on the players as they battle it out on the field.
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