'Was enjoying my bit of Test cricket': Rohit Sharma jokes about his slow 25 off 26 innings after MI chase 200 to beat PBKS

'Was enjoying my bit of Test cricket': Rohit Sharma jokes about his slow 25 off 26 innings after MI chase 200 to beat PBKS originally appeared on Cricket News . Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . KEY TAKEAWAYS: MI finally ended their losing streak to beat PBKS in an IPL 2026 clash on Thursday.

Jasprit Bumrah-led MI chased down 201 runs against Punjab. Rohit Sharma scored 25 off 26 balls. Rohit Sharma jokes about his slow innings as Mumbai Indians successfully chase 200 to beat PBKS Former India and Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma, joked about playing a slow knock during MI's run chase against PBKS on Thursday in Dharamsala.

After restricting PBKS to 200 runs, MI started their run chase on a bright note. While Ryan Rickleton took the responsibility of pacing the innings with a fiery knock, Sharma played the anchor role from the other end. Rickleton ended up scoring 48 runs in 28 balls, while Sharma was dismissed for 25 runs in 26 deliveries.

Sharma's slow knock, however, did not affect the team's run chase, as Tilak Varma (75), alongside Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks, ensured MI crossed the line. After the match, Sharma addressed the MI dressing room as he jokingly poked fun at his own innings and labelled it is a Test knock. He said, "Great win, it was a complete team effort with the bat.