Opting to field first after winning the toss didn’t yield significant dividends for the Punjab Kings during the powerplay, as the MI top three hammered 54 runs.
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav then built a strong partnership, crossing the fifty-run mark for the second wicket. During this phase, Rohit Sharma’s one-handed six off Harshal Patel drew attention.
In the eleventh over’s fourth ball, Harshal changed his angle, coming over the wicket and delivering a back-of-the-hand slower ball aimed at the stumps to Rohit.
Rohit anticipated the variation and leaned forward to slog it down the ground. The ball soared high in the night sky, momentarily raising speculation of a catching opportunity among the on-air commentators.
— Debi Jag (@DebiJag608) April 18, 2024
Rohit's Reaction after one handed six he thought ball won't reached boundary but i think he forgot that shot had been played by Rohit Sharma 😭😭
— Dhruv² (@Rohitinblood) April 18, 2024
Enjoyed every moment of this match 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/UhBzA1wazL
However, it cleared the ropes, leaving Sam Curran astonished at long on. Rohit’s remarkable execution, losing his bottom hand yet clearing the boundary, impressed Hardik and ignited discussions on Twitter.
