IPL 2024 - Fans enjoy Rohit Sharma madness at Wankhede stadium, expect last-ball thriller

What a second innings it has been by Mumbai Indians (MI) as Rohit Sharma puts on a fiery show against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 29 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 207 runs in 20 overs, the 'Hitman' came with intent and has already smashed 77 runs in 49 balls, including 8 fours and 4 maximums.

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While the asking rate is still high, fans are expecting a late-ball thriller if Rohit Sharma continues to be at the crease. Many have also taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise the opening batter's performance, with many calling it madness.

As of writing this article, in 16 overs, MI has scored 135 runs and lost 4 wickets. The home side needs 72 runs in 24 balls with Rohit still at the crease and joined by Tim David.

Batters with 500 or more sixes in Men’s T20 cricket

1056 - Chris Gayle

860 - Kieron Pollard

678 - Andre Russell

548 - Colin Munro

500 - Rohit Sharma

Earlier, for CSK, Ajinkya Rahane (5 off 8) and Rachin Ravindra (21 off 16) fell early, but Ruturaj Gaikwad (69 off 40) and Shivam Dube (66* off 38) lit up the stadium with boundaries. Daryl Mitchell also added runs (17 off 14), but it was Dhoni's explosiveness who came to the crease to face just the final 4 balls and went on to smash 20 runs.

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In the 20 overs, CSK scored 206 runs and lost 4 wickets, courtesy of captain Hardik Pandya picking two wickets while Gerald Coetzee and Shreyas Gopal took one each.

Teams:

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal

Subs: Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Harvik Desai

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Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman

Subs: Matheesha Pathirana, Nishant Sindhu, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Shaik Rasheed