IPL Flashback: When Deccan Chargers' Rohit Sharma Stunned Mumbai Indians By Taking A Hat-Trick

Rohit Sharma's connection with the Mumbai Indians franchise has been nothing short of legendary, particularly given the team's extraordinary triumphs in the IPL since his debut in 2011. Rohit's captaincy has played a pivotal role in steering Mumbai Indians to all five of their IPL titles, cementing his status as inseparable from the team's successes.

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While Rohit Sharma is known for his batting and power-hitting, he is not widely known for his bowling abilities. He also holds a unique record in IPL history for his bowling, testimony to a great IPL career. Rohit has proven his worth not only with the bat but also with the ball.

Rohit Sharma's best IPL bowling figures

Rohit achieved the best IPL bowling figures ever recorded against his franchise, the Mumbai Indians while playing for Decan Charges in 2009.

In a remarkable display during the 2009 IPL season, Rohit Sharma showcased his bowling talent in a game against his current franchise, the Mumbai Indians, while playing for the Deccan Chargers.

During the match against the Mumbai Indians, Rohit delivered an outstanding spell that turned the tide of the game. His team was defending a target of 146, and when the match was still in a delicate balance, his captain, Adam Gilchrist, called upon Rohit to bowl a crucial over that proved to be a turning point.

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In a remarkable turn of events, Rohit Sharma delivered an outstanding spell, taking four wickets in just five balls. He dismissed prominent batsmen such as Abhishek Nayar, Harbhajan Singh, JP Duminy, and Saurabh Tiwary.

Rohit's spell produced figures of 4-6, which remain the best bowling performance against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL's history. This exceptional display of bowling skills added another dimension to Rohit Sharma's cricketing prowess.

Hat-tricks in IPL over the years

From 2008 to 2023, the IPL saw 22 hat-tricks by 19 bowlers. Amit Mishra leads with three, followed by Yuvraj Singh with two. Notable hat-trick takers include Rohit Sharma and Rashid Khan. In 2023, Rashid Khan secured the sole hat-trick of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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The 2023 IPL season witnessed a solitary hat-trick, achieved by Rashid Khan during a clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the 17th over, Rashid Khan struck, dismissing Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Shardul Thakur successively, dealing a significant blow to the KKR lineup.

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