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Video: Rohit Sharma's Oops Moment On The Field After Missing Crucial Catch

Rohit Sharma had an awkward moment on the field after dropping a catch from Ruturaj Gaikwad during the IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. During the 12th over of the CSK innings, Gaikwad slogged a delivery from Akash Madhwal to deep mid-wicket and it looked like Rohit was positioned well to take the catch. The former MI skipper ran to his right and even pulled off a dive but the ball did not stick to his hands and spilled out at the last moment. To make matters worse, Rohit's trousers came off for a moment leaving the crowd and commentators in splits.

MI vs CSK, IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana Overshadows Rohit Sharma's Century As CSK Beat MI By 20 Runs

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana came up with his best IPL figures, grabbing four wickets as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs, despite a heroic unbeaten century by Rohit Sharma at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Pathirana took the wickets of Ishan Kishan (23), Surya Kumar Yadav (0), Tilak Varma (31) and Romario Shepherd (1) to return figures of 4 for 28 as MI lost the steam in the chase of an imposing 206/4, managing to score 186 for six.

IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Chennai Super Kings' Win Over Mumbai Indians Benefits Punjab Kings

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana's best IPL figures overshadowed Rohit Sharma's fighting century as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in the match at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Despite Rohit's heroic unbeaten century, Mumbai remained well short of the target set by Chennai. Pathirana dismissed Ishan Kishan (23), Suryakumar Yadav (0), Tilak Varma (31) and Romario Shepherd (1) to register figures of 4 for 28. MI were restricted to 186 for 6 in response of CSK's 206 for 4.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Shatters KL Rahul's Record To Claim Huge IPL Milestone

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad completed 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, becoming only the fourth player from his franchise to do so. The 27-year-old accomplished this milestone against arch-rivals the Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Playing what was perhaps his most fluent knock of the season, Gaikwad scored 69 in 40 balls. His knock was decorated with five boundaries and five majestic sixers. His runs came at a strike rate of 172.50. In 58 IPL matches, Gaikwad has made 2,021 runs at an average of 39.62 and a strike rate of 134.91. He has scored a century and 16 fifties in 57 innings, with his best score being 101*. He is the fourth-highest run-getter in the IPL for CSK behind Faf Du Plessis (2,721 runs in 92 matches), MS Dhoni (4,547 runs in 226 matches) and Suresh Raina (4,687 runs in 176 matches).

"Worst Kind Of Bowling": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Hardik Pandya After MS Dhoni's Fiery Knock

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar was furious with Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya after he was hit for three consecutive sixes by MS Dhoni during the IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Hardik was the pick of the MI bowlers with two wickets but he was slammed for 20 runs by Dhoni in the final four balls of the CSK innings. Gavaskar slammed Hardik for his 'ordinary bowling and ordinary captaincy' and criticised the kind of deliveries that he produced.

6,6,6 - MS Dhoni Turns Back The Clock With Explosive Batting vs Hardik Pandya. Watch

The crowd at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai were left stunned as MS Dhoni slammed Hardik Pandya for three back-to-back sixes during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Dhoni came out to bat with four balls to go in the CSK innings and ended up scoring 20 runs at a strike rate of 500. Hardik had no answers to Dhoni's explosive batting as the all-rounder was slammed all over the ground with the crowd cheering every shot from the CSK star.

No Injury Concerns To Glenn Maxwell At The Minute: Mo Bobat

Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on Sunday allayed fitness concerns surrounding Glenn Maxwell ahead of their IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. Maxwell had suffered a hit on his thumb while fielding in RCB's previous match against Mumbai Indians, but Bobat said the Australian all-rounder has recovered well. "Maxi has had a couple of scans, and he's okay at the minute. So, there's no injury concerns. He's going to practice today and get more of a feel," said Bobat in the pre-match press meet.

IPL Debutant Concedes 15 Runs In 1 Ball During KKR vs LSG Game. Here's How

West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph had a horrible start to his IPL career as he ended up conceding 47 runs in 4 overs including a massive 22 runs in the opening over of the match. Joseph, who played his first game for Lucknow Super Giants, was taken to the cleaners by Kolkata Knight Riders batters and looked completely clueless on an Eden Gardens pitch that had little assistance for bowlers. The final delivery of his first over costed him 15 runs as he bowled 2 no-balls, 2 wides and it ended with Phil Salt slamming him for a huge six over long-off to add on to his misery.

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Video: Rohit Sharma's Oops Moment On The Field After Missing Crucial Catch

MI vs CSK, IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana Overshadows Rohit Sharma's Century As CSK Beat MI By 20 Runs

IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Chennai Super Kings' Win Over Mumbai Indians Benefits Punjab Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad Shatters KL Rahul's Record To Claim Huge IPL Milestone

"Worst Kind Of Bowling": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Hardik Pandya After MS Dhoni's Fiery Knock

6,6,6 - MS Dhoni Turns Back The Clock With Explosive Batting vs Hardik Pandya. Watch

No Injury Concerns To Glenn Maxwell At The Minute: Mo Bobat

IPL Debutant Concedes 15 Runs In 1 Ball During KKR vs LSG Game. Here's How