Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma had a poor season as the defending champions were knocked out of the Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018). While Mumbai failed to defend their IPL title, Rohit had a poor outing with the bat. The right-handed batsman managed to score just 286 runs from 14 matches at an average of 23.83 runs. This is the for the first time Rohit has failed to notch the 300 plus runs in an IPL season. Rohit’s previous lowest was 333 runs in 2017 edition. Mumbai Indians' Captain Rohit Sharma Gets Punished, Dons the Emoji Kit

This season Rohit despite scoring 94 against Royal Challengers Bangalore and 56 against Chennai Super Kings failed to live up to the exceptions in other games. Rohit’s best season with the bat was 2013 when the right-handed batsman scored 538 runs in 19 matches at an average of 38.42.

Rohit was thrice out for a duck this season and his struggle with the bat clearly affected the defending champions. The 30-year-old batsman batted at various positions but was not able to perform with consistency.

Rohit Sharma’s season-wise IPL career:

Batting

Matches

Runs

HS

Ave

100s

50s

IPL Career

173

4493

109*

31.86

1

34

IPL 2018

14

286

94

23.83

0

2

IPL 2017

17

333

67

23.78

0

3

IPL 2016

14

489

85*

44.45

0

5

IPL 2015

16

482

98*

34.42

0

3

IPL 2014

15

390

59*

30.00

0

3

IPL 2013

19

538

79*

38.42

0

4

IPL 2012

17

433

109*

30.92

1

3

IPL 2011

16

372

87

33.81

0

3

IPL 2010

16

404

73

28.85

0

3

IPL 2009

16

362

52

27.84

0

1

IPL 2008

13

404

76*

36.72

0

4

Meanwhile, in a must-win game, Mumbai were defeated by Delhi Daredevils by 11 runs. Rohit, who came to bat in at number five, managed to score just 13 runs off 11 balls and lost his wicket at a crucial stage with MI’s score reading 121 for six. Following the defeat against Daredevils, Mumbai finished at fifth place with 12 points from 14 matches. During the IPL 2018 campaign, Mumbai managed to win just six matches.

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