Rohit Sharma’s day didn’t go as planned against Delhi Capitals. He scored just 5 runs before getting caught out by Mustafizur Rahman. But his struggles didn’t end there – he dropped an easy catch in the field, and soon after, he left the field, not to return.
Mumbai Indians still won the match by 59 runs, thanks to a great innings by Suryakumar Yadav. He scored 73 runs off 43 balls, including some big hits. Tilak Verma also chipped in with 27 runs, and the team posted a total of 180 runs.
The Delhi Capitals innings didn’t go well, with KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Abhishek Porel getting out cheaply. Even the middle order couldn’t put up a good fight. Vipin, whom Rohit had dropped earlier, got out for 20 runs. Mitchell Santner and another bowler took 3 wickets each.
This win confirmed Mumbai Indians’ spot in the IPL playoffs, joining Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings.
Some fans on social media thought Rohit was benched after dropping that catch, but that’s not true. This season, he’s mostly played as a batsman, making way for an impact player in the second innings when Mumbai fields first. If they bat second, he comes in as the impact player.
The dropped catch didn’t have a big impact, as Delhi struggled against Mumbai’s bowling. Still, it was a defining moment in the match. Suryakumar and the bowlers made sure Mumbai took home the win, securing their playoff spot.