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[Saba Sports News] The IPL 2024 season has been tumultuous for Rohit Sharma. After hitting a brilliant century against Chennai Super Kings, the Mumbai Indians opener has faced a slump, amassing just 69 runs across his last six innings. His evident frustration peaked during the recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 6, where visuals of an emotional Rohit, teary-eyed and head in hands, spread widely on social media.
This lean phase coincides with Mumbai’s erratic performance in the tournament, leaving the five-time champions languishing in the lower half of the points table. As a seasoned player and former captain, Rohit’s struggles have intensified the team’s difficulties. In the clash against SRH, he was dismissed for a mere five balls, caught off a Pat Cummins delivery. His emotional exit from the field underscored the depth of his disappointment.
In that match, Mumbai, led by Hardik Pandya, chose to field first. SRH, despite their strong lineup, were held to 173/8. Travis Head led the scoring for SRH with 48 runs, while Pandya and leg-spinner Piyush Chawla took six wickets between them. Suryakumar Yadav shone during Mumbai’s chase, scoring a rapid 102 off 51 balls, steering the team to their fourth victory this season.
Despite being out of playoff contention, Mumbai aims to finish strong in their remaining matches against Kolkata Knight Riders and at home against Lucknow Super Giants.