Rohit Sharma didn’t start the game for Mumbai Indians, but he came in to bat later. Unfortunately, Mumbai lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in their match at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai needed to score 170 runs to win, but they fell short, managing only 145 runs before being all out. This victory for Kolkata ended their long losing streak at Mumbai’s home ground. Sadly, this defeat pretty much takes Mumbai out of the running for the IPL 2024 championship.
After the game, Mumbai’s spinner Piyush Chawla talked about Rohit Sharma’s health. Rohit had a bit of back stiffness, so they didn’t want to risk him fielding. Chawla mentioned this in a press conference after the match.
“Mumbai Indians determined to bounce back after Kolkata loss.”
Chawla also talked about the loss to Kolkata, saying it was just one of those bad days where things didn’t go right for their team. He credited Kolkata’s bowlers for their performance and said sometimes the opposition just plays better. Despite this setback, Chawla stated that Mumbai Indians will keep playing hard in the remaining games of the tournament to maintain their reputation.
He emphasized that in T20 cricket, momentum is crucial, but unfortunately, their team hasn’t been able to find it yet in this season. Chawla stressed that T20 is not just about batting or bowling but about the whole team’s performance. He acknowledged that every team faces ups and downs, and unfortunately, they are currently experiencing a low phase.
In conclusion, Mumbai Indians faced a disappointing loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rohit Sharma’s absence from the starting XI was due to a minor back issue. Despite the setback, Mumbai is determined to keep playing hard and improve their performance in the remaining matches of the tournament.
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