Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Read MoreThe only team to have a positive win-loss record against CSK are Mumbai Indians, having won 18 of their 41 T20 meetings, which includes victories in eight of their last 10 meetings.
Chennai will be up against a formidable MI side which won five games in a row before Kings XI Punjab halted the juggernaut, turning the tables in a double Super Over on Sunday night.
A historic IPL 2020 match that went down to two nail-biting Super Overs to finally see KXIP get the better off MI with slimmest of margins.
With second win on the trot while chasing, MI skipper feels it's better to bat second in IPL 2020 from now on in order to ensure victory.
The South African southpaw hits third IPL 2020 fifty in an 80-plus ongoing stand with MI skipper Rohit Sharma while chasing KKR's 149.
All eyes on KKR new skipper Eoin Morgan, who took over from Dinesh Karthik today hours before the KKR vs MI match; DK will play the role of vice-captain for the game.
KKR had faced their bogey team in the IPL 2020 opener in Abu Dhabi when Rohit Sharma's 54-ball 80 had guided the defending champions to a 49-run win.
Mumbai jumped to the top of the points table after defeating Delhi Capitals by five wickets. Quinton De Kock and Suryakumar Yadav scored blazing half-centuries as the defending champions chased a tricky 162 on Sunday night.
As Mumbai Indian chase down Delhi Capitals' target of 163 with little discomfort, the skipper felt that their batting performance gives the team confidence of chasing down any total.
Rohit started his IPL career with the Deccan Chargers in 2008, with whom he won the 2009 IPL under the captaincy of Adam Gilchrist.
Haider, who made his T20 debut for Pakistan recently on the England tour and scored a blazing half century, said Rohit is a very accomplished player and there was no comparison with him.
Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma was elated with his team's performance especially the bowlers, who have performed consistently well in the tournament till now.
The MI skipper becomes the second-most experienced player in IPL behind MS Dhoni as he came to bat against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma makes no changes in the line-up while Rajasthan Royals drop Jaydev Unadkat for debutant right-arm pacer Kartik Tyagi.
Against RR on Tuesday, MI captain Rohit Sharma will particularly look forward to scoring 86 more runs that will take him to 4,000 runs while representing his home city in the IPL.
Neither side have the upper edge against the other side in the head-to-head tie as both have won 10 matches each in 20 IPL meetings. However, Rajasthan Royals have beaten Mumbai Indians in their last four matches.
MI captain Rohit Sharma opined that the wicket was on the slower side because of which his side scoring 208/5 was a commendable effort.
With 193 appearances each, Rohit and Raina stand second on the list behind Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, who later on Sunday evening will make his 195th appearance in IPL.
After the game, Rohit said it's nice to have Pollard and Pandya in form as they provide the right balance to Mumbai's team.
Mumbai Indians bowlers restrict Kings XI Punjab at 143/8 after Rohit Sharma’s captain's knock of 70 powers them to 191/4.
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