Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025 (Source: AFP)
As excitement builds for the clash between the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, an unexpected incident involving Rohit Sharma has grabbed headlines on April 2, 2026.
The match 8 of IPL 2026, between Mumbai and Delhi, is scheduled for April 4 and will see Axar Patel leading DC, while Hardik Pandya will continue to lead MI in an afternoon game. Both teams have started their campaigns strongly, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter in the capital.
Can Hardik Pandya’s MI continue their winning momentum?
Mumbai Indians have started IPL 2026 on a strong note and look like serious contenders for the title. Under Hardik Pandya's leadership, their opening win against the Kolkata Knight Riders showcased their batting strength.
The Mumbai-based franchise defeated KKR by 6 wickets. It is important to note that ahead of the DC vs MI clash, Mitchell Santner has joined the MI campaign, further strengthening the squad.
On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals also started their campaign with a win against the Lucknow Super Giants. The match was played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 1. Delhi won the match by 6 wickets with batting heroics from Sameer Rizvi.
Rohit Sharma's performance in IPL
Despite no longer being captain, Rohit Sharma remains a pillar of the Mumbai Indians lineup. Rohit has played 273 matches in the IPL and scored 7124 runs at a strike rate of 132.61 and an average of 29.93.
Rohit showed his class once again in MI’s opening match of IPL 2026 against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Chasing a daunting total of 221, he delivered a brilliant knock of 78 runs off just 38 balls. His innings included six sixes and six boundaries, setting the tone for a successful chase.
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Alongside Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma stitched a massive 148-run opening partnership, helping MI secure a six-wicket win and finally break their long-standing opening-match jinx.
With experience and consistency, Rohit continues to be a crucial figure at the top of the order for Mumbai. It is important to note that his form will be vital as MI look to build momentum in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma mobbed by fans in Delhi before DC vs MI
The buzz around Rohit reached a fever pitch in Delhi when fans gathered in huge numbers outside the team hotel after a training session.
What began as excitement quickly turned chaotic as the crowd surged forward to catch a glimpse of the star cricketer.
Watch the video here:
Videos circulating on social media show Rohit Sharma being surrounded by fans from all sides, with security struggling to control the situation.
The cricketer was effectively mobbed, with people pushing and trying to get closer, creating a potentially dangerous scenario.
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