Rohit Sharma: In the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Mumbai Indians (MI) faced their fifth defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday. However, former MI captain Rohit Sharma’s fans got a chance to see him up close when the MI team bus got stuck in Jaipur traffic after the match.
Rohit’s performance was forgettable as he was dismissed for six runs by RR pacer Trent Boult. Despite Sandeep Sharma’s five-wicket haul (5 for 18), MI managed to post a competitive 179 for 9, mainly due to Tilak Verma’s 65 off 45 balls and Nehal Wadhera’s 24-ball 49.
In contrast, RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal dominated the run-chase with an unbeaten 104 off 60 balls, including 9 fours and 7 sixes. Captain Sanju Samson remained not out at 38 off 28 balls, and Jos Buttler (35) was the only wicket to fall for RR.
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As the MI team bus was on its way to the team hotel from the Sawai Mansingh Stadium after the match, it got stuck in Jaipur traffic, allowing some fortunate fans to get up close to India captain Rohit, who was at a window seat.
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This loss marked MI’s fifth defeat in eight matches, while the Royals secured a place in the playoffs with their seventh win in eight matches, accumulating 14 points at the top of the table. This match was Rajasthan’s last home game in Jaipur. They will now visit the Lucknow Super Giants for their next game on April 27, while MI will travel to Delhi to face the Capitals on the same day.
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