Mumbai Indians‘ skipper Rohit Sharma showcased a valiant effort with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 105, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for his team against Chennai Super Kings. This marked the first instance in 18 attempts where Rohit remained unbeaten in a chase for Mumbai, only to see his team lose the match.
In a night game at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians were set a challenging total of 207 by Chennai Super Kings. Despite a solid 70-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, the middle order failed to capitalize on the start, with Rohit taking the bulk of the scoring responsibility in partnerships.
Mumbai Indians’ chase faltered as Matheesha Pathirana struck twice in quick succession, leaving Mumbai with an improbable equation. Although Rohit struggled at times during the chase, he eventually found his rhythm to score his second IPL century, his first in 12 years, and eighth in his T20 career.
However, Rohit’s efforts were in vain as Mumbai Indians fell short of the target, incurring their fourth loss of the season. After the match, Rohit was visibly dejected as he walked past the customary post-match handshakes with players, reflecting the disappointment of the defeat.
Mumbai Indians, who were on the brink of breaking into the top four before the match, are now in the eighth spot in the table with just four points and a net run rate of -0.234. They will play their next game against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in Chandigarh. The Hardik Pandya-led side has lost both their away matches so far this season.
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