Rohit Sharma‘s innings against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 60 of IPL 2024 ended in disappointment as he could only manage 19 runs off 24 balls at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday (May 11). Despite his reputation as a formidable batsman, Rohit struggled to find his rhythm and eventually fell victim to Varun Chakravarthy’s bowling.

Analysis of Rohit’s Performance

Throughout his innings, Rohit appeared uncomfortable and failed to assert himself on the opposition bowlers. Despite attempting various shots to break free, he struggled to score runs briskly and eventually perished in the eighth over of the Mumbai Indians’ innings.

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Fan Reactions On Social Media

Following Rohit’s dismissal, fans took to social media to express their frustration. Many criticized his approach and compared his innings to that of a Test match rather than a T20 game. Some fans also questioned his leadership as the Indian team’s T20I skipper in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Match Overview: KKR vs MI

In contrast, KKR put up a competitive total of 157/7, with Venkatesh Iyer leading the charge with a blazing 21-ball 42. Other contributions from players like Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, and Nitish Rana bolstered KKR’s total. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the MI bowlers, finishing with figures of 2/39, while Piyush Chawla, the former KKR man, returned figures of 2-28 off his three overs.

Rohit Sharma’s struggles and KKR’s solid performance resulted in a memorable victory for the Kolkata-based franchise. As the IPL 2024 season progresses, Rohit and MI must regroup and reassess their strategies to bounce back from this defeat.

An incredible victory in their final game of the season for KKR as they held their nerve and won the game in style to become the first team to qualify for the playoffs this season. A sweet finish to an incredible run at home for KKR as they gave their fans an absolute treat in the final game.