New Delhi: Rohit Sharma added another wing to his already luxurious hat on Sunday as he named his name in IPL history, became the first Indian cricketer to win 20 Match awards player In the tournament.
The milestone came to the Wankhed Stadium during a strong nine -wicket victory of Mumbai Indians over Chennai Super Kings.
After struggling for the form in this season, Rohit returned to peak mode with an sublime unbeaten 76 off 44 balls.
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Entering as an impact alternative, the Mi skipper showed its old touch with elegant flicks, spontaneous bridge and calculation aggression.
His innings not only eliminated his personal drought magic, but also created the right basis for the clinical pursuit of the CSK’s 177-Rang target.
Rohit was well supported by Suryakumar Yadav, which went away with 68 Not Outs with just 30 balls.
Together, the pair gave a 114 -run partnership to win a match as Mumbai sealed the victory with more than four overs.
But it was Rohit’s milestone that stole the spotlight. With this Player of the Match Award, he overtook several Indian legends to claim the top position in the list. His 20th award has been a will for his long life, stability and influence in the IPL over the years.
Earlier in the match, Chennai’s Super Kings made 176/5, a half-run from Shivam Dub and Ravindra Jadeja, competitive.
Young Ayush Matre also impressed 32 of 15 balls in debut. However, MI bowling, especially the magic of 2/25 of Jasprit Bumrah, ensured that CSK did not run away with the game.
Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking feat is reminiscent of his permanent greatness in the smallest format, as MI celebrated its third straightforward victory and growth on the table of points.
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