Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the first match of the second quarter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to reduce his workload. According to national media reports, Rohit has given more importance to national matches than the IPL and has finalized his plans for the next two years. (rohit sharma reduce workload)
The second quarter of the IPL started in the UAE after the Test series against England. The T20 World Cup will start soon after the end of the IPL. Rohit's goal is to get enough rest in the midst of such a busy schedule. Rohit is likely to play in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday.
Chennai had beaten Mumbai Indians in the match. Chennai won by 20 runs. Chennai won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 156 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, Mumbai scored 136 for eight in 20 overs.
Opener Rituraj Gaigwad is Chennai's top scorer. He scored 88 off 52 balls. Ravindra Jadeja scored 26 and Dwayne Bravo 23. Chennai were 48 for four at the end of 11 overs. Rituraj's performance in the later overs was crucial. Jadeja and Rituraj put on 81 for the sixth wicket.
Saurabh Tiwary is Mumbai's top scorer. He was unbeaten on 50 off 40 balls, including five fours. Quinton Decock (17 off 12 balls), Anmolpreet Singh (16 off 14 balls), Ishant Kishan (11 off 10 balls), Pollard (15 off 14 balls) and Adam (15 off 15 balls) were the top scorers for Mumbai.
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