Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma became the latest batter to fall short of expectations on Sunday as he was dismissed for a duck against Rajasthan Royals, setting an unwanted Indian Premier League milestone in the process.
Key takeaways
- Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a four-ball duck by Jofra Archer.
- The dismissal marked Rohit’s 19th IPL duck, tying the all-time mark previously held by Glenn Maxwell.
- Rajasthan Royals finished on 205/8, with late innings contributions helping them surpass 200.
- Jofra Archer scored 32 off 15 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja struck 19 not out off 11 deliveries.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was removed early for 4, and Yashasvi Jaiswal made 27 before being out to Will Jacks.
Rohit’s duck and IPL’s most ducks
Rohit’s innings ended when Archer bowled a good-length delivery near the fourth-stump channel, aiming to draw him into a drive. Rohit went through with the shot, but the pace got the better of him and the edge was taken behind by the keeper.
That dismissal produced Rohit’s 19th duck in IPL history, matching the record number of ducks held by Glenn Maxwell. The list of the most ducks in the league also includes Dinesh Karthik (18) and Sunil Narine (18), with Piyush Chawla (16) following behind.
Despite the setback in this match, Rohit closed the season with 283 runs across nine appearances, including two half-centuries.
Archer and Jadeja lift Rajasthan past 200
Earlier in the innings, Rajasthan Royals benefited from a late surge led by Archer and Ravindra Jadeja. Archer struck 32 off 15 balls, smashing three sixes and adding one four, while Jadeja—promoted down to No. 9—made 19 not out from 11 deliveries. Their finishing work propelled RR to a total of 205 for eight, which proved below par for a portion of the innings.
Rajasthan entered the game needing a victory to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the IPL playoffs. When their more established batters struggled, RR still found a route back by adding 73 runs in the final five overs.
While Archer provided the early impact with big hits, Jadeja’s late boundaries helped ensure the side cleared the 200-run mark and set a more competitive target.
Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal face early pressure
Attention was on the attacking duo of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, but the start did not fully go to plan. Sooryavanshi, on 4, was dismissed cheaply, ending his brief stay.
Jaiswal, however, showed flashes of promise during his time in the middle. He looked comfortable until Will Jacks outfoxed him.
Sooryavanshi’s dismissal came after he attempted a big swing on the first ball he faced. The contact was solid enough to look like a six off Deepak Chahar (2/43), but Will Jacks stationed at deep extra cover pulled off a stunning catch, completing the chance safely beyond the ropes.
