In the MI vs CSK match on April 14, Rohit Sharma’s fans had much to cheer about as the “hitman” showcased a stellar performance for the Mumbai Indians in their chase against the Chennai Super Kings. Despite his remarkable innings of 105 not out off 64 balls, MI fell short by 20 runs in their pursuit of CSK’s 206 runs. Nonetheless, Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten century stole the spotlight in the match.
Even MS Dhoni couldn’t help but appreciate Rohit Sharma’s outstanding innings. After the match, Dhoni approached the former Mumbai skipper, hugged him, and patted his back in an endearing gesture captured on camera, which quickly went viral on social media.
Netizens hailed the moment as a meeting of two IPL legends, with Dhoni and Rohit Sharma considered among the greatest captains in IPL and international cricket history. Following the match, Rajasthan Royals shared a photo of Rohit Sharma donning the national jersey, hinting at his impressive form ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Despite Rohit Sharma’s century, he also entered an unwanted record in IPL history. He became only the third player to score a hundred in an unsuccessful run-chase in the IPL, joining Yusuf Pathan (2008) and Sanju Samson (2021). Additionally, Rohit Sharma is the sole batter in IPL history to achieve an unbeaten century in an unsuccessful run-chase.
