MI suffered an 18-run defeat to Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) at residence, ending at 196 for six in pursuit of 215, finally putting final within the league for the second time in three years.
Regardless of Rohit’s early fireworks, MI’s middle-order faltered, shedding momentum and failing to capitalize on the sturdy platform set by their captain. Younger expertise Naman Dhir showcased his potential with a late half-century, however his effort got here too late to alter the sport’s end result.
For LSG, Nicholas Pooran‘s explosive 75 off 29 balls, coupled with KL Rahul‘s measured 55, propelled them to a formidable whole of 214 for six. This victory moved LSG to the sixth spot within the standings, though their internet run charge remained marginally unfavourable at -0.667.
The match doubtlessly marked the tip of Rohit Sharma’s 14-year journey with MI, as rumors swirl about his future with the franchise following Hardik Pandya’s controversial appointment as captain. Regardless of enduring a difficult season, Rohit ended as MI’s third-highest run-scorer.
Hardik Pandya’s captaincy confronted vital backlash from followers, who often booed him and confirmed unwavering assist for Rohit, their long-time chief.
Even throughout Rohit’s excellent innings, the gang’s ovation rapidly turned to hooting when Hardik took the sector, underscoring the followers’ discontent with the management change.
Earlier within the recreation, Pooran’s quick-fire innings rescued LSG from a sluggish begin. Struggling at 69 for three on the midway mark, his aggressive batting helped LSG recuperate and publish a aggressive whole, finally securing a vital win.
(With PTI inputs)
