CSK's Daryl Mitchell Accidentally Breaks Fan's iphone, Later Surprises Him With A Special Gift

In an unexpected turn of events at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Daryl Mitchell, renowned for his modesty and warmth, inadvertently caused a mishap during his practice session before the clash against PBKS on Sunday, May 5. While honing his skills with pull shots, Mitchell's shot accidentally flew over the safety net, hitting a young fan's iPhone and causing both damage to the device and injury to the spectator.

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Reacting swiftly to the unfortunate incident, the New Zealand star gifted a pair of gloves to the youngster to make his day. The spectator, capturing the moment on social media, shared the incident, which promptly garnered widespread praise from cricket enthusiasts for Mitchell's compassionate gesture.

A guy got hurt and broke his iPhone during practice!!!
Daz gave him his Gloves as a reward!!!?????? pic.twitter.com/NkfAGp8Zph

¡ª AnishCSK? (@TheAnishh) May 7, 2024

Despite the mishap, Mitchell showcased his prowess on the field, stepping in at No.3 in the 2nd over of the innings following Ajinkya Rahane's dismissal for 9. Displaying finesse, Mitchell contributed a quick 30 off 19 balls, including a couple of boundaries and a maximum, before falling victim to Harshal Patel, who claimed three wickets. Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the top scorer with 43 runs, guiding the defending champions to a total of 167-9.

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In a stellar bowling performance on a challenging surface, Jadeja shone with figures of 4-0-20-3, supported by Tushar Deshpande and Simarjeet Singh, who claimed 2 wickets each. Mitchell Santner and Shardul Thakur secured one wicket apiece, propelling the Super Kings to a 28-run victory over Punjab.

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Currently occupying the third position on the points table, CSK boasts six victories and five losses out of their 11 matches. Their next encounter is slated for Friday, May 10, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where they will face Gujarat Titans in a rematch of last year's thrilling final. Having previously triumphed over the Titans this season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK aims to replicate their earlier success in the upcoming match.

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