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When Rohit Sharma Scalped His First Hat-Trick Against Mumbai Indians In IPL 2009 

Rohit Sharma took his first hat-trick against MI (X.COM)Rohit Sharma took his first hat-trick against MI (X.COM)

Rohit Sharma's association with the Mumbai Indians franchise has been iconic, especially considering the team's remarkable success in the IPL since his arrival in 2011. Rohit's leadership has been instrumental in guiding Mumbai Indians to all five of their IPL titles, making him synonymous with the team's achievements.

While Rohit Sharma is known for his batting and power-hitting. Despite not being widely known for his bowling abilities. He also holds a unique record in IPL history for his bowling, testimony to a great IPL career, Rohit has proven his worth not only with the bat, but with the ball as well. 

Rohit achieved the best IPL bowling figures ever recorded against his franchise, the Mumbai Indians while playing for Decan Charges in 2009. 


When Rohit Sharma Took His First Hat-Trick Against MI 

In a remarkable display during the 2009 IPL season, while playing for the Deccan Chargers, Rohit Sharma showcased his bowling talent in a game against his current franchise, the Mumbai Indians. 

Rohit turned the tide of the match with an outstanding spell. Facing a strong Mumbai Indians side chasing a target of 146, Rohit was called upon by his captain, Adam Gilchrist, to bowl a crucial over when the match was still finely poised. 

In a stunning turn of events, Rohit delivered a match-winning spell, claiming four wickets in just five balls.

His victims included batsmen like Abhishek Nayar, Harbhajan Singh, JP Duminy, and Saurabh Tiwary. Rohit's spell, which yielded figures of 4-6, remains the best bowling performance against the Mumbai Indians in the history of the IPL.

This extraordinary display of bowling skill added another dimension to Rohit Sharma's cricketing repertoire.