WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s EMOTIONAL Wankhede Lap ends in candid chat with Nita Ambani
New Delhi: With a 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals at Wankhede, Mumbai Indians qualified for the playoffs. Although Rohit Sharma was quickly out for only 5 runs, his popularity grew after he got a lap of honor alongside team co-owner Nita Ambani.
Rohit Sharma and someone else walked around the stadium, having a serious talk. This moment meant a lot to the audience, as most had made it clear they respected Sharma when his franchise changed course recently. The significance of the moment was heightened by Sharma’s recent retirement from Test cricket and the recent unveiling of the “Rohit Sharma Stand” at the same venue.
Following Hardik Pandya’s appointment as captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) before the 2024 season, a decision that drew considerable criticism, the team experienced a significantly unsuccessful season. They came in last with only four wins out of fourteen games. This outcome showed up when Mr. Ambani was closely invested in the team’s activities.
Mumbai Indians’ fortunes have dramatically improved since last year. The win over Delhi Capitals meant they qualified for the playoffs and, provided other games go their way, they could still end up in the top two.
Delhi’s innings collapsed to 121 runs, primarily due to impressive bowling performances from Mitchell Santner (3 for 11) and Jasprit Bumrah (3 for 12). The loss meant Delhi would not qualify for the playoffs, making it the first IPL team to miss out after winning its first four games.
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