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WATCH: Anukul Roy’s brilliant catch ends Rohit Sharma’s attack in MI vs KKR IPL 2026 clash

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buzz around ipl 2026 The fever had already reached its peak after the high-voltage opener in the middle Mumbai Indians And Chennai Super KingsThe two most famous franchises of the league. The affair between the two sides presented another thrilling scene. The contest had it all – big runs, fearless batting and a moment of brilliance on the field that instantly went viral.

While Mumbai Indians eventually achieved a historic goal, one moment during the game that stood out was the breathtaking catch Anukul Roy to dismiss Rohit SharmaWhat was a sensational innings was cut short.

Anukul Roy hits a blinder to dismiss Rohit Sharma.

The turning point came on the fifth ball of the 12th over when Vaibhav Arora Gave a full toss outside off. Rohit, who was in great touch, attempted to hit it across the line but failed to time it right. The ball headed wide mid-on, where Anuvul Roy came in sharply from inside the circle.

For a moment, it looked as if the ball might land safely, but Roy had other plans. Showing exceptional awareness and athleticism, he tracked the ball while running backward before making a full-stretch dive. The left-handed all-rounder managed to catch the ball a few inches above the turf, and completed a spectacular catch that left players and fans stunned.

Rohit’s dismissal brought an end to his brilliant innings of 78 runs and as he walked back, the Wankhede crowd applauded his effort in unison. Even in getting out, the veteran batsman’s impact on the game was undeniable.

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Mumbai Indians created history by achieving record breaking target

Despite losing Rohit after a brilliant start, Mumbai Indians showed remarkable composure to chase down the tough target of 221 runs. The chase became a historic milestone, becoming the franchise’s most successful run chase in IPL history, surpassing their previous best of 219 against Chennai Super Kings in 2021.

It was also the record for the highest successful chase ever at the Wankhede Stadium in the IPL, underscoring the magnitude of the achievement. Its foundation was laid by Rohit and Ryan RickeltonWhose huge opening partnership of 148 runs destroyed the bowling attack of Kolkata.

This win is all the more significant because it ended a long-running streak. Mumbai Indians had not won their opening game of an IPL season since 2012, making the win their first opening game win in 14 years – a span of 5,107 days. Notably, this was only the fifth time in 19 IPL seasons that Mumbai managed to win their first match, all previous instances being between 2009 and 2012.

Also read: Fans go wild as Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton lead MI to record-breaking win over KKR in IPL 2026

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