IPL 2021: MI vs KKR – Rohit Sharma’s strong comeback against favorite rival Kolkata
In the first game of the resumption of the second leg in the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL 2021), greatly missed Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma – Both captain and batsman. The defending champions conceded a 20-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they failed to chase down the target of 157 in Dubai.
Kieron Pollard had led the team in Rohit’s absence and while West Indies have captained MI in the past, the game had some head-turning decisions – majorly to dismiss 19.th to finish Trent Boult. The Kiwi pacer has been very expensive towards death; 19. Inth and 20th In the Indian Premier League, Boult has bowled at an economy rate of 11.14 with 22 wickets in 201 balls.
In the chase, MI lost early wickets and Rohit was replaced by Anmolpreet Singh in 14 balls at the top of the order.
Ahead of their game against Kolkata Knight Riders, MI is set to make a timely return to the captain’s XI. With four wins and as many losses in eight matches, Mumbai Indians have been shaky this season and the team will be hoping that Rohit’s return will bring a change in fortunes.
Rohit against KKR
The return of Rohit Sharma is also fitting for Mumbai Indians as the Indian opener is the highest run-scorer against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history. He boasts of an impressive average of 46.76 against Kolkata, with 982 runs in 28 innings at a strike-rate of 133.06.
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Among all other franchises, Rohit has also scored the most runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. He has also won four Player of the Match awards in competitions between MI and KKR, the most by any player. Both, Sachin Tendulkar And Hardik Pandya Three lives.
Rohit Sharma’s stats against KKR:
| Turn | Run | Average | s/r | hundreds |
| 28 | 982 | 46.76 | 133.06 | 1 |
(stats via ESPN Cricinfo)
His only century in the Indian Premier League came against KKR in the 2012 season as well.
In recent games, Rohit played a crucial knock of 42 runs against the Knight Riders, opening the innings after being dismissed early. quinton de kock. MI won the match by 10 runs.
In the last season, Rohit scored 35 and 80 against Kolkata.
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