Rohit Sharma’s IPL 2026 ended on a sour note as Mumbai Indians lost to Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, with the MI opener collecting an unwanted milestone along the way. Dismissed for a duck by Jofra Archer, Rohit also moved level for the most ducks in IPL history, turning a key moment in the chase into a defining talking point.
Quick facts
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium
- Rohit Sharma dismissal: out for 0, bowled by Jofra Archer
- Unwanted record: Rohit now has 19 ducks in IPL history
- Rohit’s IPL 2026 tally: 283 runs in 9 games (avg 35.38, strike rate 157.22)
- Rajasthan Royals’ push to playoffs: Archer’s 32 off 15 plus bowling figures of 3/17
- Result impact: MI finished ninth on the points table after another defeat
Archer struck early with a sharply moving outswinger that nipped away from Rohit’s bat. The delivery found an outside edge, with wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel taking the catch to remove the experienced batter.
That breakthrough quickly snowballed. After the first dent, Mumbai’s chase of 206 unraveled, sliding to 38 for 4, as the innings lost shape almost immediately.
Despite the duck adding to his IPL record, Rohit still produced a solid season on the whole. In IPL 2026, he played nine matches, amassing 283 runs at an average of 35.38 and a strike rate of 157.22.
Still, his campaign was repeatedly disrupted by injury, and the lack of consistent availability became part of the larger problem for Mumbai Indians. Unable to settle at the top of the order and missing key rhythm across the tournament, MI struggled for control for much of the season.
Ultimately, the five-time champions ended up ninth in the points table, following this latest setback. The defeat underscored how difficult it was for Mumbai to find stability, particularly early in matches.
For Rajasthan Royals, the outcome carried huge playoff weight. The side secured the final berth, with Archer delivering a complete impact in both departments.
At the crease, the England international produced a decisive cameo, smashing 32 off just 15 balls. Then with the ball, he finished with figures of 3 for 17, helping eliminate MI and sending Rajasthan into the playoffs.
Most ducks in IPL history
- 19 — Glenn Maxwell
- 19 — Rohit Sharma
- 18 — Dinesh Karthik
- 18 — Sunil Narine
- 16 — Piyush Chawla
- 16 — Rashid Khan
