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[Watch] Rohit Sharma First To Praise Raju As Rashid Khan Becomes His Maiden IPL Wicket

Kaushik Kashyap

Rohit Sharma with P. Satyanarayana Raju. [Source - IPL/X.com]Rohit Sharma with P. Satyanarayana Raju. [Source - IPL/X.com]

Mumbai Indians have long been known for their exceptional talent scouting, consistently finding out hidden gems who shine on the biggest stage like that of the Indian Premier League. One of their latest discoveries is Andhra’s P. Satyanarayana Raju, a promising fast bowler, who made his IPL debut last Sunday against Chennai Super Kings.

However, his real moment of glory came in the ongoing mouthwatering clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, where he claimed his maiden IPL wicket. Raju conceded a good amount of runs, but the glimpses of his skill and composure under pressure hint at his promising future.

Rohit Sharma Cheers Raju’s First IPL Wicket

With MI's experienced fast bowlers having already completed their spells, Raju was entrusted with the critical task of bowling the final over. Against the likes of Rashid Khan, Raju showcased remarkable temperament under pressure and executed his deliveries very well.

He conceded just ten runs from the over and also took the wicket of Rashid Khan on the fourth delivery, claiming his maiden wicket in the prestigious tournament. The young bowler’s impressive performance earned praise from all his MI teammates, but it was Rohit Sharma who was the first to reach Raju, acknowledging his moment of glory with a congratulatory pat.

Rohit’s reaction reflects the kind of bond and faith Mumbai Indians share in young talent, making the moment even more special for the 25-year-old. Raju’s last over effort restricted Gujarat Titans to under 200, a total that once seemed easily achievable for them.

Mumbai Indians Set for a Make-or-Break Chase 

Earlier, Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first. Gujarat Titans put up a formidable total of 196, with Sai Sudharsan leading the charge, scoring a well-made 63 off 41 balls. Hardik Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for MI as the skipper took two important wickets and gave away just 29 in his four overs.

Besides, having lost their opening game in Chennai, this chase is an important one for Mumbai Indians in order to register their first win of the tournament. They have a strong batting line-up which would be needed to be at their best and get their campaign up and running.