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An unusual knock-knock by Rohit Sharma came to an end. The veteran batter, whose average strike rate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is over 133, batted tonight against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) with a strike rate of 96.15 before being bowled out by the experienced PBKS spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rohit Sharma departed after scoring 25 runs, which is decent, but against 26 balls, which makes the knock unconventional. Rohit’s slow-paced innings came at a time when the target score was 201 runs in 20 overs.
Yuzvendra Chahal bowled out Rohit Sharma in the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 match
Fans across social media platforms are surprised to see such a slow pace of batting by the ‘Hitman’. During the 26-ball knock, he cleared the boundary only twice. On the third ball of the 10th over of the second innings, the spinner plucked the wicket of the star batter.
Rohit Sharma recovered from a hamstring injury a few days ago
Only a few days ago, Rohit Sharma recovered from a hamstring injury. Because of the injury, he had to miss a few matches as well. As he was in form, MI fans were hoping to see another match-turning knock from his bat. In the previous game, which was against the Lucknow Super Giants, the 39-year-old scored 84 runs, maintaining a good strike rate. Why he had to play with a slow strike rate tonight is currently a mystery for the fans.
The sluggish knock could prove harmful for the Mumbai Indians as the target is not huge, 201. From the PBKS point of view, it was a breakthrough for them. They not only dismissed the batter but forced the batter to stay under the shell. In the ongoing season, Yuzvendra Chahal is having a tough time.
Yuzvendra Chahal got his man in style
Captain Shreyas Iyer, in multiple games, mostly showed his trust in the seamers, ignoring the veteran spinner. By taking the wicket of Rohit Sharma, Chahal showed his class again. When Rohit walked off, MI was on 88 in 9.3 overs, in exchange for 3 wickets. Punjab Kings are in the driving seat currently to claim the match tonight.
Here are some of the notable posts from 'X' regarding Sharma's unusual show in IPL
Rohit Sharma telling everyone Hardik was never the problem💔 pic.twitter.com/DaYu1KBhEj
— Neil🔪 (@PsychDominant) May 14, 2026
1st from bottom in slowest inning hats off to you rohit sharma for such wasteful inning in T20
— Pallavi Rana (@Pallavi04851531) May 14, 2026
Bhai tu rohit sharma ko sikhaye ga kesa khel na chaiye kese nhi khel na chaiye
— Rajveer Meena 🇮🇳 (@LoverCrick39207) May 14, 2026
Agar woh out nhi hota i believe next 20+ balls me 50 runs banata
Selfless Rohit Sharma heroically chasing 200 at a blazing 96 SR 😭
— Vaikon (@vaikon) May 14, 2026
ODI snub loading…. pic.twitter.com/zj85FwECp5
Rohit sharma Ipl Career Is Over now 😞
— indian (@TuAzaz) May 14, 2026
Yuzvendra Chahal is officially the owner of Rohit Sharma. pic.twitter.com/eNHIGlX6Ea
— ‘ (@viratkohli_un) May 14, 2026
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