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Mumbai Indians (MI) star Rohit Sharma had a disastrous start to his IPL 2025 campaign, registering a duck in the high-profile clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday.
In the very first over, Rohit attempted to flick a delivery from Khaleel Ahmed towards the leg side but completely mistimed the shot. The ball lobbed straight to Shivam Dube at mid-wicket, who made no mistake in taking the catch.
With this dismissal, Rohit Sharma equaled the record for most ducks (18) in IPL history, joining Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik at the top of an unwanted list.
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Most Ducks in IPL History
| Player | Ducks |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 18 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 18 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 18 |
| Piyush Chawla | 16 |
| Sunil Narine | 16 |
CSK vs MI – The ‘El Clásico’ of IPL
The iconic rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings saw another intense chapter unfold at Chepauk. With Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah missing, MI was forced to reshuffle their squad, handing the stand-in captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav.
Captains’ Views at Toss
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl first, citing pitch unfamiliarity as a factor.
🗣 Ruturaj Gaikwad: “We are bowling first. Playing on this pitch for the first time, so I don’t really know how it will behave. We just want to adapt and chase accordingly.”
MI’s stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav was confident about batting first.
🗣 Suryakumar Yadav: “I am good with batting first. We had a lovely camp back home, and we were here 2-3 days before. Both franchises have achieved a lot, and I am sure it will be a great game.”
Overseas Players for Both Teams
✅ CSK: Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran
✅ MI: Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult
Can Rohit Sharma Bounce Back?
Despite his poor start, Rohit Sharma remains one of the most experienced IPL batters and will be eager to redeem himself in the upcoming fixtures. With MI looking to rebuild under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, Rohit’s performance will be crucial in the tournament.
Can he break free from this duck curse, or will this record continue to haunt him? Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 action!
