Rohit, Naman’s fifties in vain as Mumbai concede 18-run loss against Lucknow

AFP | New Delhi     

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Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir’s fiery knocks went in vain as Mumbai Indians (MI) conceded an 18-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the Wankhede Stadium yesterday.

The hosts had a stupendous start while chasing a 215-run target but after the end of the fourth over, rain played a spoilsport for which the game was halted for a few minutes.

However, that did not break the MI openers’ momentum as Rohit Sharma (68 runs from 38 balls, 10 fours and 3 sixes) and Dewald Brevis (23 runs from 20 balls, 1 four and 2 sixes) played a partnership of 88 runs.

The opening partnership was broken in the ninth over after Naveen-ul-Haq removed Brevis from the crease.

After the dismissal, the Mumbai-based franchise started losing quick wickets. In the 10th over, Suryakumar Yadav was removed by Krunal Pandya for a three-ball duck.

Suryakumar’s dismissal stopped MI from making a comeback in the match.

Ravi Bishnoi picked a crucial wicket in the 11th over as he dismissed Rohit from the crease.

After the former MI skipper’s dismissal, things have changed for Mumbai, as the visitors started to get an upper hand on the match.