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IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma shell-shocked after dropping sitter off Raghuvanshi - Watch

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Rohit Sharma dropped a crucial catch off Angkrish Raghuvanshi's bat during the Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 clash. The costly miss allowed Raghuvanshi to continue his impressive innings, contributing significantly to KKR's formidable total of 220.

This fielding lapse, among others, highlighted MI's struggles as KKR dominated the match.

Rohit Sharma endured a rare lapse in the field during Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. — rushiii_12 (@rushiii_12) The moment came in the 14. 5 over when AM Ghazanfar delivered a tossed-up ball on middle and leg to Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

Looking to accelerate, Raghuvanshi went aerial, lofting the ball towards long-on. Rohit, stationed in the deep, got into position but failed to hold on as the ball slipped out of his hands and landed just inside the boundary ropes, resulting in a four. It was a costly miss for Mumbai Indians, especially given Raghuvanshi’s form on the night.

The youngster made the most of the reprieve, continuing his impressive innings and playing a key role in KKR’s dominant total. Rohit, visibly frustrated, was seen reacting in disappointment after the dropped chance. The incident summed up MI’s struggles in the field as KKR piled on the runs.